3d Printing Flashcards
3D printing or additive manufacturing
construction of a three-dimensional object from a CAD model or a digital 3D model. It can be done in a variety of processes in which material is deposited, joined or solidified under computer
control, with material being added together, typically layer by layer.
Pros of 3D Printing?
*Flexible Design. 3D printing allows for the
design and print of more complex designs
than traditional manufacturing processes. …
*Rapid Prototyping. …
*Print on Demand. …
*Strong and Lightweight Parts. …
*Fast Design and Production. …
*Minimising Waste. …
*Cost Effective. …
*Ease of Access.
ADVANTAGES
Complete 3D models can be manufactured including those with hollow parts that could not possibly be made by hand in one piece, even by the most skilled engineer or craftsperson. Parts such as bearings, engineering parts and complex working models can be manufactured.
- A variety of resins and waxes can be applied to the completed model. These increase the strength of the model, its temperature resistance and allows paint and finishes to be applied realistically.
Models can be electroplated to give the look and feel of a range of metals.
