What does one mean by the term FDM (fused deposition modeling) 3d printer, and what are their advantages?
FDM 3D Printing is a method of additive manufacturing where layers of materials are fused in a pattern to create an object. The materials are usually melted past their glass transition temperature and then extruded in a pattern next to or on top of previous extrusions, creating an object layer by layer. In layman’s words, a typical fdm 3d printer takes a plastic filament and squeezes it through a hot end, melting it and then depositing it in layers on the…