Our FDM technology, explained
Everything on our shop floor is industrial-grade Fused Deposition Modeling. Here's how it works and what it can do.
How FDM Works
Fused Deposition Modeling extrudes a thermoplastic filament through a heated nozzle, depositing material layer by layer onto a build plate. Each layer fuses to the one below as it cools, building a solid part from the bottom up. Support material scaffolds overhangs and is removed after printing. Because layers are deposited in the X-Y plane, FDM is anisotropic — stronger along layer bonds than in the vertical (Z) direction, which is why orientation matters for structural parts.
Build Volume
250 × 220 × 270 mm
Maximum single-part envelope. Larger parts are split and bonded.
Layer Heights
0.10 – 0.30 mm
Selectable resolution balancing surface quality against print time.
Nozzle Options
0.4 / 0.6 / 0.8 mm
Larger nozzles for fast infill, smaller nozzles for fine detail.
Chamber
Heated, up to 90 °C
Minimizes warp and internal stress for PC, PPS, and large ABS builds.
Layer Height Guide
| Height | Best For | Speed | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.10 mm | Fine detail / casting patterns | Slow | Best surface quality |
| 0.15 mm | Cosmetic & small parts | Medium | Balanced quality & time |
| 0.20 mm | General purpose (default) | Standard | Most quotes default here |
| 0.30 mm | Large functional parts | Fast | Visible layer lines |
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