Discover the Fascinating World of 3D Printing with Our Engaging Blog
- Ravinder
- EV , Automotive
- 06 Jun, 2023
What is 3D Printing?
3D printing or additive manufacturing is the construction of a three-dimensional object from a CAD model or a digital 3D model.
Types of 3D Printing
Applications of 3D Printing
From healthcare to aerospace, 3D printing empowers breakthroughs, facilitating the creation of patient-specific medical devices and lightweight, intricate components. Here is the illustration
Here are some commonly used materials in 3D printing:
- Plastics:
- PLA (Polylactic Acid)
- ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
- PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)
- Nylon
- TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane)
- Polycarbonate
- PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol)
- HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)
- ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate)
- PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- PEI (Polyetherimide)
- Resins (Stereolithography and Digital Light Processing - DLP):
- Standard Resins
- Engineering Resins
- Dental and Medical Resins
- Castable Resins
- Flexible Resins
- Metals (Metal 3D Printing or Additive Metal Manufacturing):
- Stainless Steel
- Aluminum
- Titanium
- Inconel
- Cobalt Chrome
- Copper
- Bronze
- Composites:
- Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers
- Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers
- Ceramics:
- Zirconia
- Alumina
- Porcelain
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