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Fused Deposition Modeling

Fused deposition modeling falls under the wider Material Extrusion umbrella. Like Selective Laser Sintering, FDM uses thermoplastics to print parts. The difference between these two however is that FDM uses filaments, whereas SLS uses powders. Stereolithography differs from both as it uses thermosets, called resins. Material type: Solid Materials:Thermoplastics such as ABS, Polycarbonate, and Polyphenylsulfone; Elastomers Past size: it can be from small to big size, but not suggest too small size part or it won't have the obvious feature. Applications:Form/fit testing, Functional testing, Rapid tooling patterns, Small detailed parts, Presentation models, Patient and food applications, High heat applications