If you’re new to 3D printing in Dubai, you may be wondering what exactly is involved. There are a variety of processes used, including Laser sintering, extrusion, material jetting, and photopolymerization. This article will give you an overview of 3D printing technology. Listed below are some of the most common methods. Listed below is a brief description of each. For more detailed information, visit our 3D printing technology page.
Material jetting:
Material jetting is a process for full color and multi-material 3D printing. Printheads typically include multiple nozzles, each able to deposit different materials. The process produces parts with varying material properties, including weights and colors. In addition, the process requires support structures to hold the materials in place. These support structures are often removable, so the parts are completely smooth after being removed.
Laser sintering:
One of the most popular additive manufacturing processes is laser sintering. This process is highly accurate and durable. Scientists developed this technology. It has been developed and adapted to work with various 3D printing materials, including plastics, metals, glass, ceramics, and composites. This article will discuss the pros and cons of laser sintering and some applications for this technology.
Extrusion:
The extrusion process in 3d printing technology involves using a nozzle to force material out of a cylinder, creating successive layers of an object. The most commonly used material is thermoplastic, which can be made from the plastic filament, nylon, or polylactic acid. The material is usually delivered as a solid strand and then heated to create a molten state. Stratasys, the company that invented 3D printing, trademarked the process.
Photopolymerization:
There are two competing approaches to photopolymerization in 3D printing: top-down and bottom-up. The former builds the part at the interface between the last layer and the resin tank. The latter builds the part upside-down as the platform is raised and gradually immersed in the resin vat. The two techniques are not mutually exclusive. Here is an overview of the main differences between the two methods:
Selective deposition lamination:
Selective deposition lamination is a process of 3D printing where layers of plastic, adhesive coated paper, or metal laminates are layered on a heated roller and then cut with a laser cutter. Once the layers are cut, a new sheet of material is positioned over the last, continuing the process. As the process continues, the layers build up to create an object. In addition, the process can add color to objects, which is particularly beneficial for designing intricate objects.