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The quick guide for R&D, design and production
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There is no universal technology: the choice depends on geometry, mechanical loads, required finish and quantity.
Ideal for functional prototypes, custom production runs and parts with complex geometries that need no supports.
Perfect for high detail, smooth surfaces and precision components.
Excellent for large parts, engineering materials and tooling on a limited budget.
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An FDM part holds up better along the layers than between one layer and the next. Where anisotropy comes from, what the datasheets say and how to orient the part.
What ASA is, why it withstands sun and weather, what its printing limitations are and when to choose ASA GF, ABS, PETG or PC for a part that stays outdoors.