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What Is FDM 3D Printing?

FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) is the most common form of 3D printing. A printer extrudes melted plastic filament layer by layer to build a part from the bottom up. It's fast, affordable, and compatible with a wide range of materials — making it ideal for prototyping, functional parts, jigs, fixtures, and low-volume production.

Common FDM Materials

PLA PETG ABS ASA TPU / Flexible Nylon PC (Polycarbonate) Carbon Fiber Filled PEEK PEI / ULTEM

FDM Use Cases

Rapid Prototyping

Turn around concept models and functional prototypes in hours. FDM is ideal for fast design iteration.

Functional Parts

Brackets, enclosures, mounts, and tooling. Engineering filaments like PETG, Nylon, and PC hold up under load.

Jigs & Fixtures

Custom workholding, assembly aids, and inspection fixtures produced quickly and at low cost.

Low-Volume Production

Small batch production runs when injection molding tooling cost isn't justified.

Replacement Parts

Replicate discontinued parts or produce custom replacements for equipment and products.

Display & Concept Models

Architectural models, product mockups, and presentation pieces. PLA prints clean and paints well.

FDM vs. Other Technologies

FDM is the best choice when you need affordable parts quickly. For higher detail, consider SLA/resin printing. For strong, support-free engineering parts, consider SLS nylon printing. For metal components, see metal 3D printing.

Not sure which technology is right for your project? Our Technology Guide breaks it all down in plain English.

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