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3D printing

NCFIA offers A wide range of high-quality 3D printing (additive manufacturing) services, including: FDM وSLA وSLS وSLM. This enables 3D printing of plastics and metals, providing options for both prototyping and production..

3D printing is a great way to create unique parts or small batches, and can be used to create complex geometric shapes that cannot be achieved using traditional manufacturing processes..

Advantages of 3D printing

affordability

Because 3D printing uses only the required materials and requires no tools, it is one of the most affordable manufacturing processes for individual parts or small batches..

Engineering

Powerful 3D printers produce parts layer by layer using a computer-controlled nozzle and can be used to create highly complex shapes, including intricate internal geometry..

efficiency

Once you design a part using the software, CADIt can be printed within hours, without the need for lengthy setup..

Adaptability

Because 3D-printed parts do not require tools, manufacturing risks are lower. If a defect is discovered after printing, it can be digitally repaired without the need to replace expensive tools..

Environmental factors

Although 3D printers require energy to operate, they typically do not waste materials. Subtractive processes, such as automated manufacturing, produce waste materials..

What is 3D printing?

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a manufacturing process in which parts are built layer by layer. A computer sends instructions to the 3D printer, which deposits or solidifies the material in a pre-programmed pattern, creating successive layers..

There are many types of 3D printers, some used for printing plastic parts, others for printing metal parts or other materials. Despite the diversity of 3D printing technologies, they share some common characteristics..

3D printing has revolutionized the manufacturing industry, giving companies access to a fully integrated manufacturing technology. 3D printers can be installed in offices and small workspaces and require minimal training to operate. Furthermore, startup costs are extremely low, due to the affordability of materials and the ease of purchasing them in small quantities..

How to Choose a 3D Printing Process

If you need help finding the right 3D printing process for you, you can set up a consultation and planning session with our team of additive manufacturing experts..

All files must be provided. CAD The 3D printing you want to design is reviewed by the production team for refinement and prepared to meet design requirements. These requirements vary between 3D printing technologies. FDM وSLA وSLS وSLMSo make sure to improve your model. CAD Your specific 3D printing process you wish to use..

3D printing technologies

3D printing is a great way to create unique parts or small batches, and can be used to create complex geometric shapes that cannot be achieved using traditional manufacturing processes..

1. Integrated sedimentation modeling (FDM)

molten deposition modeling (FDM) It is the most widely used additive manufacturing process in desktop 3D printers. The process involves extruding molten plastic from a computer-controlled nozzle and building a piece layer by layer..

Printers are used FDM 3D printing uses a filament spool as the raw material. This filament is directed to the print head, where it is melted and deposited onto the unfinished part. According to computer instructions, the print head moves along three axes to deposit the material in the appropriate location..

Because the material cools after it is deposited, additional layers of material can be deposited on top of the existing layers, allowing for the creation of three-dimensional shapes. This technique is known as FDM Also known as fused yarn manufacturing (FFF).

2. stereolithography (SLA)

3D printing using stereolithography (SLA) It is an additive manufacturing process that works differently from fused deposition printing. (FDM). In this printing, a three-dimensional object is created using a laser, which is directed at areas of liquid, light-sensitive resin. The laser causes areas of the resin to harden, forming a solid part..

The process is used SLA A moving platform in a tank of liquid resin. The platform moves up or down after each layer has completely cured, which is different from the technique of FDMWhere the platform remains stationary. The laser is focused. SLA using a system of mirrors.

Not used SLA Except with light-sensitive polymers, it offers high resolution and fine detail. It also predates other forms of additive manufacturing, having been invented in the 1980s..

3. Selective laser sintering (SLS)

Selective laser sintering (SLS) It is an additive manufacturing process using powders, used to make parts from thermoplastic polymer powders. It is typically used for functional parts due to its good mechanical properties for printed components. SLS.

printer working SLS 3D printing is done by sintering areas of powder with a laser. During the process, a thin layer of powder is evenly distributed on the build platform, and then the laser sinters specific areas of the 2D layer. When the layer is complete, the platform is lowered, more powder is added, and the laser sinters the next layer..

After all layers are completed, the part is allowed to cool. The remaining powder is saved for future use, and the part is cleaned to remove excess material..

4. Selective laser melting (SLM)

Selective laser melting (SLM) It is an additive manufacturing process for metals used to create functional products for end use. Printers are used. SLM Lasers melt metal powder particles and fuse them together to form a three-dimensional object..

Use a printer SLM A 3D gas-filled chamber containing metal powder. The laser passes over the desired portions of the powder, causing the particles to melt and bond together. When a layer is complete, the build platform moves down to allow the laser to pass over the next layer..

The process can be used SLM To create strong metal parts with highly complex shapes, providing engineers with new levels of design freedom..

3D Printing Prototype Projects

Flexible shoe prototype

This is one of the projects we completed for a fashion design company. Initially, the company requested this type of flexible prototype made of polymers with added SLS, which is expensive. Using the latest advanced resins, we can now create flexible prototypes using SLAAt only 1/5 the cost.

The reason? Well, simply because the prototypes for these other services weren't accurate enough. So, they thought they'd have to outsource to Europe. But when they contacted the NCFIA team The company soon discovered that it had finally found a service provider that met its needs..