Quick Design Guide for Fused Deposition Modeling
Fused Deposition Modeling
Description Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing is cost-effective and widely known for its great material selection, accuracy, and the possibility to print large, functional plastic parts. |
Maximum Part Size 900 × 600 × 900 mm |
Minimum Part Size 5 × 5 × 0.75 mm |
General Tolerance 0.5% |
Minimum Feature Size 1.2 mm |
Minimal wall thickness (Supported) 0.75 mm |
Minimal wall thickness (Unsupported) 1 mm |
Maximum Wall Thickness – |
Minimum Gap Between Walls 0.50 mm |
Minimum Hole Diameter at 1mm Thickness 1 mm |
Minimum Shaft Diameter at 1mm Height 1.2 mm |
Minimum Embossed Text Height 0.50 mm |
Minimum Debossed Text Depth 0.5 mm |
Minimum Font Size (Character Height) 3.5 mm |
Requires Support Structures Yes |
Horizontal Bridges, Maximum Unsupported Length 10 mm |
Maximum Unsupported Overhang Size 2 mm |
Unsupported Angle from Vertical 45° |
Minimum Clearance for Moving Parts 0.5 mm |
Standard Layer Thickness 0.25-0.33 mm |
Infill Options Ultralight, Light, Solid |
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