Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a 3D printing process that uses a continuous filament of a thermoplastic material. Parts with desired mechanical properties can be produced by using different materials, i.e. PLA, ABS and TPU.

Application areas:

• Results of Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Prototypes of forged parts
• Setup jigs for roll forming machines
• Prosthesis
• Machine spare parts
• Ready-to-use parts
• Gaugers for quality control
• Molds for composite, silicon, etc. materials

NETFORM can perform generative design of parts prior to printing by using MSC Apex Generative Design.

Necessary information for 3D Printing:

• STL model of the part
• If generative design is requested, forces and moments acting on the part and stress threshold after optimization
• Other mechanical properties
  • Colour
  • Infill density
  • Surface quality
  • Dimensional tolerances

Technical specs

• Build dimensions: 250x250x400mm
  • Remark: Parts with one dimension bigger than 240mm can be placed diagonally or produced as jigsaw-like interlocking parts.
• Materials: PLA / ABS / TPU
• Accuracy: +/- 0.1 mm