Today's KNOWLEDGE Share : Pros of 3D Printing

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Today's KNOWLEDGE Share

What are the Pros of 3D Printing?

1. Flexible Design

3D printing allows for the design and print of more complex designs than traditional manufacturing processes. More traditional processes have design restrictions which no longer apply with the use of 3D printing.


2. Rapid Prototyping

3D printing can manufacture parts within hours, which speeds up the prototyping process.This allows for each stage to complete faster.When compared to machining prototypes,3D printing is inexpensive and quicker at creating parts as the part can be finished in hours,allowing for each design modification to be completed at a much more efficient rate.


3. Print on Demand

Print on demand is another advantage as it doesn’t need a lot of space to stock inventory, unlike traditional manufacturing processes.This saves space and costs as there is no need to print in bulk unless required.

3D design files are all stored in a virtual library as they are printed using a 3D model as either a CAD/STL file.


4. Strong and Lightweight Parts

The main 3D printing material used is plastic, although some metals can also be used for 3D printing.Plastics offer advantages as they are lighter than their metal equivalents.This is particularly important in industries such as automotive and aerospace.


5. Fast Design and Production

Depending on a part’s design and complexity,3D printing can print objects within hours, which is much faster than moulded or machined parts.It is not only the manufacture of the part that can offer time savings through 3D printing but also the design process can be very quick by creating STL or CAD files ready to be printed.


6. Minimising Waste

The production of parts only requires the materials needed for the part itself, with little or no wastage as compared to alternative methods which are cut from large chunks of non-recyclable materials.Not only does the process save on resources.


7. Cost Effective

As a single step manufacturing process,3D printing saves time and therefore costs associated with using different machines for manufacture. 3D printers can also be set up and left to get on with the job,meaning that there is no need for operators to be present the entire time.


8. Ease of Access

3D printers are becoming more and more accessible with more local service providers offering outsourcing services for manufacturing work.This saves time and doesn’t require expensive transport costs compared to more traditional manufacturing processes produced abroad in countries such as China.


9. Environmentally Friendly

As this technology reduces the amount of material wastage used this process is inherently environmentally friendly.The environmental benefits are extended when you consider factors such as improved fuel efficiency from using 3D printed parts.


10. Advanced Healthcare

3D printing is being used in the medical sector to help save lives by printing organs for the human body such as livers,kidneys and hearts.


source:twi-global.com/EOS M290


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