Learning the Basics of 3D Printing (SLA/FDM) with Technast
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Understanding 3D Printing Basics with Technast
Technast, a leading advanced design and manufacturing company in Canada, specializes in creating intricate futuristic 3D printed objects for high-end retail and scientific use. Serving primarily in Toronto, Mississauga, and the greater GTA, Technast is renowned for its advanced design, luxury biomorphic style, and fast, professional service. This blog aims to enlighten you about the basics of 3D printing, specifically Stereolithography (SLA) and Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) techniques.
What is 3D Printing?
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a process of creating three dimensional objects from a digital file. The creation is achieved using additive processes, where an object is created by laying down successive layers of material until the object is formed. There are several types of 3D printing methods, but the most commonly used are Stereolithography (SLA) and Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM).
Stereolithography (SLA)
Stereolithography is a 3D printing technology used for creating models, prototypes, patterns, and production parts in a layer-by-layer fashion using photopolymerization, a process by which light causes chains of molecules to link, forming polymers. These machines are extremely fast and create objects that are much smoother and more precise than other 3D printing processes.
Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM)
FDM is a 3D printing process that uses a continuous filament of a thermoplastic material. This filament is fed from a large coil, through a moving, heated printer extruder head. Melted material is then deposited in thin layers, which harden immediately after extrusion from the nozzle.
Technast is not just limited to 3D printing; they also offer super-fast repair of automation systems, including capping, labeling, filling machines, and development of native mobile apps integrating AI and IoT for custom workflows. Their license plate frames are fully customizable and glow-in-the-dark, and they also provide jewelry prototyping that includes resin prints and cast-ready prep.
Learn more about Technast's services here.