Design for Additive Manufacturing with FDR

Fine Detail Resolution (FDR) technology is the only solution on the market that enables production of delicate parts without sacrificing quality. Learn how to unleash the power of FDR.

Fine Detail Resolution (FDR) functions in a manner very similar to Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), but at a much greater level of precision. The 55 watt CO laser type creates an ultra-fine beam with a focus diameter of 200 μm, about half the size of those seen in current SLS 3D printing systems. The thinner laser beam helps to create new exposure parameters, resulting in the development of super-fine surfaces. It is ideal for 3D printing applications involving delicate structures, those requiring tiny surface details and those designed with ultra-thin wall thicknesses, offering dimensional accuracy down to +/- 40 microns.

Thus far, the FDR process has been qualified for use with PA 1101 polymer. This Polyamide 11 (PA 11) material, commonly known as nylon, is processed in layer thicknesses of 40 μm. It‘s a sustainable material that is made entirely from renewable castor beans. Also, it is both chemically and mechanically heat-resistant, making it ideal for highly technical applications thanks to its durability.

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