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How To Get Stronger FDM Parts With ADDCAAM®?

3D printing, especially polymer fused deposition modeling (FDM), has transformed the production of complex shapes and thermal-resistant components in the most demanding industries, such as aerospace and automotive. Despite its advantages, however, FDM technology also encounters l

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3D printing, especially polymer fused deposition modeling (FDM), has transformed the production of complex shapes and thermal-resistant components in the most demanding industries, such as aerospace and automotive. Despite its advantages, however, FDM technology also encounters limitations in part performance, especially regarding the strength and porosity of the parts.

To address this challenge, ADDMAN, a leading American contract manufacturing company specializing in industrial additive manufacturing services, has developed an innovative software solution in collaboration with Danish software company, Create It REAL, called ADDCAAM. This software optimizes FDM 3D printing, reducing part porosity and enhancing durability.

Conventional slicing vs ADDMAN ADDCAAM InterFill 3D method.

ADDMAN uses the “CAAM” (Computer-Aided Additive Manufacturing) approach to create more robust parts for both polymer and metal. For polymer FDM parts this is achieved through the ADDCAAM Software. For metal parts, it is achieved through advanced work at their metal additive facility, Castheon, where they’ve developed innovative techniques for 3D printing high-temperature refractory alloys to boost part performance.