What is 3D Printing (Other)?
Find Providers For 3D Printing (Other)There are many other kinds of 3D printing, such as ProJet and Laminated Object Manufacturing.
This article mentions just a couple of the less-popular processes. New processes are designed every year though.
ProJet
Similar to PolyJet printers, ProJet printers are made by 3D Systems and use Multi-Jet-Modeling Technology to deposit thin
layers of ultra-violet curable acrylic plastic.
Laminated Object Manufacturing
This process, originally developed by Helisys Inc., pulls in sheets of raw plastic, paper, or metal, then cuts them into
shape using a laser or knife and then glues them together. After many layers are stacked, the final model is finished.
Costs
Example quotes for a 2-inch sphere:
So, you can see how volume discounts can be a big factor, especially for processes that are slow in the vertical direction.
Example quotes for a 2-inch sphere:
| Process | Qty 1 | Qty 10 |
|---|---|---|
| SLA | $376 each | $109 each |
| SLS | $501 each | $121 each |
| FDM | $182 each | $154 each |
| PolyJet | $479 each | $139 each |
| Machined Plastic | $458 each | $139 each |
| Urethane Castings | N/A | $120 each |
For More Information
ProJet on PrintIn3D.com
LOM on Wikipedia
See the Next Article: 3D Metal Printing