What are the types What are the types of 3D Printing?of 3D Printing?

StereolithographyStereolithographyThis technique uses a UV laser light This technique uses a UV laser light

focusing on photo-reactive resin working focusing on photo-reactive resin working in an additive manner to create a solid in an additive manner to create a solid

object.object.

Fused Deposition Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)Modeling (FDM)This method uses a filament or plastic This method uses a filament or plastic

which deposits one layer on top of another which deposits one layer on top of another to form 3D object.to form 3D object.

Selective Laser Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)Sintering (SLS)

Is similar to stereolithography but allows for the Is similar to stereolithography but allows for the use of powdered material, enabling use of nylon, use of powdered material, enabling use of nylon,

glass, ceramics, steel, silver, and aluminum.glass, ceramics, steel, silver, and aluminum.

Selective Laser Selective Laser Melting (SLM)Melting (SLM)

This is similar to SLS but melts powder This is similar to SLS but melts powder together. (SLS just combines the powder together. (SLS just combines the powder

granules).granules).

Electronic Beam Electronic Beam MeltingMelting

Here, electronic beams are used Here, electronic beams are used instead of UV rays.instead of UV rays.

Laminated Object Laminated Object ManufacturingManufacturing

Plastic, paper, or metal is glued together. Plastic, paper, or metal is glued together. After gluing, the material is cut by a laser After gluing, the material is cut by a laser

or knife to create a shape.or knife to create a shape.

Which Type Is Which Type Is Right For You?Right For You?

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