3D printing Flashcards
FDM
Fused Deposition Modeling
CC
Contour crafting
SLS
Selective Laser Sintering
SLM
Selective Laser Melting
DMLS
Direct Metal Laser sintering
EBM
Electron Beam Melting
SLA
Stereolithography
LOM
Laminated Object Manufacturing
LENS
Laser Engineered Net Shaping
EBW
Electron Beam Welding
FDM is in which category?
Material extrusion
SLS is in which category?
Powder bed fusion
SLM is in which category?
Powder bed fusion
DMLS is in which category?
Powder bed fusion
EBM is in which category?
Powder bed fusion
SLA is in which category?
Vat photopolymerization
Polyjet/Inkjet printing is in which category?
Material Jetting
Indirect Inkjet printing is in which category?
Binding Jetting
LOM is in which category?
Sheet lamination
LENS is in which category?
Directed Energy deposition
EBW is in which category?
Directed Energy deposition
What is the process of Material extrusion?
- Filament Feed: A spool of thermoplastic filament is fed into the printer.
- Heating: The filament is heated to its melting point inside a nozzle.
- Extrusion: The molten material is extruded layer by layer through the nozzle onto the build platform.
- Layer Formation: Each layer solidifies and adheres to the previous layer as the nozzle moves according to the design.
What is the process of Powder bed fusion
- Powder Spreading: A thin layer of powder material is spread across the build platform.
- Laser/Beam Exposure: A laser or electron beam selectively fuses powder particles in the desired pattern for the layer.
- Lowering Bed: The build platform is lowered by one layer thickness.
- Repeat: Steps 1-3 are repeated until the entire object is built.
- Cooling and Unpacking: Once printing is complete, the object is allowed to cool before being removed from the unbound powder.
What is the process of Vat photopylumerization
- Resin Pooling: A vat is filled with liquid photopolymer resin.
- Layer Exposure: A light source (usually UV) cures the resin in specific patterns, solidifying one layer at a time.
- Platform Elevation: The build platform lifts, allowing new resin to flow beneath the cured layer.
- Repetition: Steps 2-3 are repeated until the object is fully formed.
- Post-Processing: The object is removed and often post-cured with additional light exposure.