Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Fused_Filament_Fabrication_(FFF)
GPTKB entity
Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf 3D printing technology
gptkbp:advantage low cost
ease of use
limited material strength
visible layer lines
warping
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Fused_Deposition_Modeling_(FDM)
gptkbp:application education
manufacturing
prototyping
hobbyist projects
gptkbp:bedType heated bed
non-heated bed
gptkbp:category rapid prototyping
additive manufacturing process
gptkbp:extruderType gptkb:Bowden
direct drive
gptkbp:format gptkb:G-code
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Scott_Crump
1988
gptkbp:layerBonding thermal adhesion
gptkbp:layerFormation extrusion of melted filament
gptkbp:machineType gptkb:print
gptkbp:market desktop 3D printing
industrial 3D printing
gptkbp:material gptkb:PLA
gptkb:TPU
gptkb:PETG
ABS
thermoplastic filament
gptkbp:notableCompany gptkb:Stratasys
gptkb:Creality
gptkb:Ultimaker
gptkb:Prusa_Research
gptkbp:openSource gptkb:RepRap_project
gptkbp:patentExpired 2009
gptkbp:postProcessing gptkb:painting
removal of supports
sanding
gptkbp:processor gptkb:additive_manufacturing
gptkbp:resolution typically 50-300 microns
gptkbp:software gptkb:Cura
gptkb:PrusaSlicer
gptkb:Simplify3D
gptkb:MatterControl
gptkbp:supportStructures required for overhangs
gptkbp:temperature 180-260°C
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fused_Deposition_Modeling_(FDM)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6