[3D Printing Applications] A complete collection of 8 technology samples, showcasing their effects and characteristics at a glance !
Too many 3D printing technologies to choose from? From laser engraving , vacuum forming , and CNC milling to 3D surround scanning , want to know the actual results? Don't have the equipment on hand? No problem! Take a look at sample photos of various technologies:
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FDM/FFF are common 3D printing technologies . The principle is to use hot-melt raw materials to stack and form layers. 3D printing filaments are typically thermoplastic polymers, extruded through the heated nozzles of a 3D printer , and stacked layer by layer within the printing area, then cooled and solidified on a platform to complete the object. ( Click here for: 3D Printing Outsourcing )
Features:
1. Compared to other 3D printing technologies, it is affordable.
2. Suitable for printing medium to large sizes of objects.
3. Multiple materials available
4. It can create fully movable structural objects (with water-soluble support wires).
Application areas:
1. General display samples
2. Product Development
3. Machining and Casting
4. Industrial parts
5. Production line factory ( Click to see: Schubert Digital Factory, packaging production line can be freely changed )
6. Electronics Industry ( Click to see: Advantech Global Intelligent Systems )
7. The automotive industry ( Click here to see: Ford Motor Company, winning the production line war )
8. Aviation industry ( Click to see: Royal Netherlands Air Force, manufacturing its own components )
Using liquid resin as the material, laser beams (SLA), digital light projection (DLP), and LCD panels are used to project the beams onto a printing platform. The resin, exposed to light, hardens and solidifies. During printing, the platform rises from the resin tank, stacking layers to form the final shape. The three technologies differ primarily in their lighting techniques; the principles and effects are largely the same. ( Click here for: 3D Printing Outsourcing )
Features:
Smooth surface texture
Suitable for making small items.
Suitable for parts with complex shapes and fine surfaces.
A variety of materials are available.
Application areas:
1. Jewelry
2. Machining and Casting
3. Small precision parts
The principle of SLS technology is to use laser light to apply laser dots to the printing area of a powdered polymer, and then directly sinter the powder . This process of dotting and spreading powder is repeated for each layer until printing is complete. After the equipment cools down, the product is removed, and excess powder is cleaned to obtain the finished product. ( Click here for: 3D Printing Outsourcing )
Features:
1. Fine matte finish, frosted texture
2. It has high mobility and mechanical properties
3. One-piece molding, no supporting structural material required during printing.
4. It has high temperature resistance and chemical resistance
5. Printed and ready to use.
Application areas:
1. Functions and structural components (elasticity, temperature resistance, strength)
2. Complex movable parts ( Click to see : Sinterit's new composite material prints, with highly flexible and movable structures! )
3. Industrial parts
4. Waterproof and airtight items ( Click to see : Waterproof and airtight TPE parts! )
CNC milling machines (Computer Numerical Control) are controlled by "computer numerical values". They use precise computer calculations to control the machine tool to perform precision machining. They are also known as "subtractive manufacturing". They mainly use cutting tools to cut raw material blocks into shapes.
Features:
1. High precision, low error
2. The finished product has a smooth and delicate finish.
3. Diverse selection of processing materials
4. CNC milling machine cutting tools are of various types.
5. Using fixed bridging brackets as the support structure
Application areas:
1. Industrial parts
2. Sample Prototype
3. Assembled parts
4. Applicable materials: ABS, POM, metal, nylon plastic, wax mold, PVC plywood, hardwood, resin, etc.
Using high-energy laser beams to process objects, it is very suitable for various non-metallic materials, including leather, glass, acrylic, wood, stone and other common applications. The finished product has a smooth and flat surface.
Features:
1. Suitable for cutting thicker materials
2. The finished product has a smooth and flat surface.
Application areas:
1. Art and Design
2. Product Development
3. Component Testing
2. Product Development
3. Component Testing
The heater of the vacuum forming machine is turned on, and a household vacuum cleaner or a hybrid vacuum cleaner is used as the suction source. After the vacuum forming injection sheet is heated and softened, the material sheet is pressed down and adhered to the object. After cooling, the model is demolded to obtain the object mold.
Features:
1. Fast, unlimited copying
2. Customized product packaging
3. Save product development costs
4. Diverse application areas
Application areas:
1. Blister packaging
2. Silicone release
3. Food processing
4. Mold Development
5. Medical assistive devices
6. Industrial Design
3D scanning
Using the principle of gratings, a light source is projected onto the object to be scanned. The deformation of the grating edges calculates the surface shape of the object. The light source is usually LED white or blue light, widely used for human or facial imaging. When used with a "texture camera," full-color scanning can be performed. It can measure multiple points or large areas at once, and is commonly divided into two methods: fixed 360-degree scanning and handheld fast scanning. ( Click here for: 3D Scanning Outsourcing )
Features:
1. Fast operation speed
2. High precision of finished products
3. Cost savings
4. Expand design freedom
5. Diverse operating modes
6. Can scan full-color images
7. Safe Use
Application areas:
1. Product Development
2. Simulation Model
3. Medical assistive devices (prosthetics, wristbands)
4. Human body scan
5. Reverse molding
The Surround Scanner uses infrared sensing technology to capture panoramic views of spaces of any size, quickly generating high-precision 2D floor plans and 3D virtual spaces from physical spaces. The finished product can switch between wide-angle and close-up views, move freely in the virtual space, and also allows for customized editing such as marking or describing objects in the space and measuring actual dimensions. ( Click here for: Surround Scanner Outsourcing Service ).
Features:
1. Suitable for scanning any space size
2. Use common file formats (e.g., OBJ, XYZ, GIF, JPG, PDF).
3. High-resolution photos (134 megapixels)
4. One-click start, simple operation
5. Cloud-based sharing and customized editing
6. Synchronous series
Application areas:
1. real estate industry
2. Interior Design
3. retail industry
4. Tourism industry
5. Construction Engineering
6. Insurance claims
Did you enjoy this sharing session? Different technologies have different characteristics and are applicable to different industries. Finding the most suitable production method will maximize efficiency and save costs for your business while maintaining the highest quality. SanDiMa offers more than just 3D printing . Contact us now to learn more about our technologies and application examples.
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