ACTION 3D PRINT SERVICES
Q: Why should you use our services?
A: We have a long history with extensive experience in 3D modeling, design, printing and manufacturing.
Q: Why should you trust us?
A: We pride ourselves on customer service, communication, competitive pricing, and on-time delivery.
Check out our Brand Promise on our Home page to find out more.
We also offer remote 3D design and modeling contract services with or without NDAs.
Q: Why should you use our services?
A: We have a long history with extensive experience in 3D modeling, design, printing and manufacturing.
Q: Why should you trust us?
A: We pride ourselves on customer service, communication, competitive pricing, and on-time delivery.
Check out our Brand Promise on our Home page to find out more.
We also offer remote 3D design and modeling contract services with or without NDAs.
3D MODELING
3-D modeling is the use of software to create a virtual three-dimensional model of some physical object
FDM PRINTING
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There are several different methods of 3D printing, and all kinds of 3D printers. The most widely used process is known as Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM). A spool of filament is loaded into the 3D printer and fed through a printer nozzle in the extrusion head, which is heated to a desired temperature. The motor pushes the filament through the heated nozzle, causing it to melt/ The head follows specified coordinates from the 3D design and lays the molten material onto the build plate where it cools and solidifies. This process of printing cross-sections is repeated, building layer-upon-layer until the object is fully formed. Depending on the geometry of the object, it is sometimes necessary to add support structures, for example, if a model has steep overhanging parts. |
SLA (LASER) PRINTING
Stereolithography (SLA) is an additive manufacturing process that, in its most common form, works by focusing an ultraviolet (UV) laser on to a vat of photopolymer resin. With the assistance of computer design software, the UV laser is used to draw a pre-programmed design or shape on to the surface of the photopolymer vat. Because photopolymers are sensitive to ultraviolet light, the resin is solidified and forms a single layer of the desired 3D object. The build platform lowers and builds one layer at a time, repeating until the 3D object is complete. Once printing is complete, parts are washed in a solvent bath, and placed in the dryer to complete the process. |