3D Printing

3D Printing also known as Additive Manufacturing (AM) is the process of making a physical object from a three dimensional digital model.

Here at 3D Print Bureau we specialise in turning your digital designs in to reality. Our highly trained team of 3D Professionals are experienced in not only just printing your files, but fixing them too. Using the latest in 3D Software we can fix and analyse where necessary to make sure you get the optimum 3D Print from your file.

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3D Processes Compared

Process	Description	Advantages	Disadvantages	Applications
Polyjet	Jetted droplets of UV cross-linked polymer	Fantastic surface finish Colour realistic models Achieve complex shapes	Low material strength Affected by sunlight and heat	Medical Devices Multi-material objects Assembled prototypes
FDM (Fuse Deposition Modelling)	Extruded layers of thermoplastic	High part strength Low cost	Poor surface finish Slow printing	Electronics housing Jigs/Fixtures Custom products
DLP (Direct Light Projection)	Stereolithography	Print higher resolution models Smooth surface finish	Can be expensive Some models can be brittle	Injection Moulding Metal casting applications
SLS (Selective Laser Sintering)	Laser fusion in a powderbed	Strong Complex parts Large build volume	Grainy surface finish Parts can be porous	Electronics housing Mounts Aerospace hardware
MJP (Multi-Jet Printer)	UV cured acrylic plastic with wax support material	High definition 0.2mm features Wax soluble support material	Slightly higher cost than polyjet Longer print time Single material	High resolution models Silicon mould production Small electronic devices
CJP (Colour-Jet Printing)	Chemically sintered gypsum powder	Full colour realisation Recyclable support material Cost effective & quick	Fragility of models Smaller colour gamma	Architectural Large volume display models FMEA/FEA (Failure Modes Effect Analysis)

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