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3D printing, explained for buyers and engineers.
FDM, SLA or SLS: how to choose a 3D printing technology
How the three technologies differ in accuracy, materials and price: a short selection guide.Articles
- Design
How to prepare a CAD file for 3D printing
Wall thickness, holes and clearances: check the file before it goes to print. - Materials
Nylon PA12 versus PA11: which one fits
A comparison of the mechanical and thermal properties of two nylon materials. - Buyer guides
Five questions to ask your 3D printing supplier
What to clarify before price when you choose a supplier. - Design
Wall thickness: the rule that saves money
Thin walls cut print time, but how thin is too thin? - Technology
When 3D printing beats injection moulding
Above which volume a mould pays off, and when printing wins. - Technology
What tolerance can you expect from a printed part
Real dimensional deviations by technology and how to reduce them.
Stay in the loop
Occasional notes on 3D printing for buyers and engineers.