Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
FDM schematics (Image credit: Wikipedia, made by user Zureks)
FDM works using a plastic filament which is unwound from a spool and is supplied to an extrusion nozzle which can turn the flow on and off. The nozzle is heated to melt the material and can be moved in both horizontal and vertical directions by a numerically controlled mechanism. The object is produced by extruding melted material to form layers as the material hardens immediately after extrusion from the nozzle.
FDM was invented by Scott Crump in the late 80’s. After patenting this technology he started the company Stratasys in 1988. The term Fused Deposition Modeling and its abbreviation to FDM are trademarked by Stratasys Inc.
Pricing is calculated using the material type, material mass used and the time required to complete the object.
This can be difficult because some objects require significant support structures while others none at all.
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**Prices do not include HST and are subject to change without notice.
