Functionality
How industrial 3D printing processes work
Three technologies – one goal: precise components, reliably manufactured. Here you can find out how HSS MJF, SLM and SLS work and how they differ.
SLM - SLS - HSS - MJF
Additive manufacturing means more than just “printing from powder”. Each process follows specific physical principles that significantly influence material selection, component properties and manufacturing efficiency. In the following, you will learn about three key technologies – from plastic to metal.
SLM - Metal 3D printing
SLS - Plastic 3D printing
HSS MJF
Why the way it works is crucial
The choice of the right process influences:
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Material properties: Strength, density, temperature and chemical resistance.
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Freedom of design: Whether complex geometries can be realized or not.
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Efficiency and costs: Tool costs are eliminated, post-processing varies greatly, powder recirculation is different.
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Series and variant capability: faster response times, less stock, more flexible production.
"The difference between the processes is not in the name, but in how energy, material and time interact. Those who understand this build better components."
FKM is your high-end 3D printing service provider
for ready-to-install parts made of plastics, filled polymers or metal.
From materials consulting and design optimization to joint project co-engineering, we are our customers’ experts and partners for tricky tasks. With our complete after-print service consisting of testing technology with IATF certification and a range of surface technology with various finishing processes, we have been offering 3D printing services as a complete solution for almost 30 years – from a single source, with a lot of understanding.