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DE Editors · September 1, 2018 · Polypropylene (PP) is a tough, flexible thermoplastic polymer; suitable for snap-fit parts.
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DE Editors · September 1, 2018 · Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is an acrylic plastic; often used for investment casting applications.
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DE Editors · September 1, 2018 · Polylactic acid (PLA) is a bioplastic used for 3D models and DIY prototyping. It is less flexible than acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS).
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DE Editors · September 1, 2018 · Glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a thermoplastic in the polyester family that is durable and flexible; transparency is an option.
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DE Editors · September 1, 2018 · Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) is an organic thermoplastic polymer in the PAEK family.
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DE Editors · September 1, 2018 · Polyetherimide (PEI) is a thermoplastic resin with a high strength-to-weight ratio that is inherently flame retardant.
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DE Editors · September 1, 2018 · Polycarbonate (PC) is a widely used industrial thermoplastic that is often used in tooling and fixtures. It can withstand functional testing and is often used for complex 3D prints.
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DE Editors · September 1, 2018 · Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) is a thermoplastic in the polyester family that is resistant to solvents, stains and heat.
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DE Editors · September 1, 2018 · Polyaryletherketone (PAEK) is a group of thermoplastics used for 3D printing applications that require high temperature stability, strength and chemical resistance.
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DE Editors · September 1, 2018 · Polyamide (PA) is a strong material (often nylon) used in laser sintering. It is less brittle than PLA and ABS.
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DE Editors · September 1, 2018 · Plastic resins that change properties when exposed to light.
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DE Editors · September 1, 2018 · The thickness of one layer of a 3D print.
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DE Editors · September 1, 2018 · File format used by 3D printers and CNC (computer numerically controlled) machines to store and interpret data. It contains all the instructions for the machine to build the object.
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DE Editors · September 1, 2018 · The process of hardening a liquid or material to produce the final form.
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DE Editors · September 1, 2018 · In 3D printing, the maximum physical size of a print that can be produced by a specific 3D printer or additive manufacturing system.
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DE Editors · September 1, 2018 · A mix of aluminum and polyamide powder that provides a shiny look to plastic parts.
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DE Editors · September 1, 2018 · This type of computing, often referred to in association with the industrial internet of things (IIoT), is performed at or close to data’s origination point, removing the need for remote computers – often accessed via the cloud – to perform the work.
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DE Editors · September 1, 2018 · Actions related to the manufacturing of a vehicle’s body before it is moved to the paint shop stage are performed in a welding space. It’s essentially an assembly that includes panels and a frame that are comprised of steel or aluminum sheets or composites
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DE Editors · September 1, 2018 · In physics, torque is a rotational force. When force is applied to something and that object starts to rotate, or force is applied to halt the rotation, torque is produced.
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DE Editors · September 1, 2018 · In engineering, strain is a system’s reaction to a stress applied to it. It entails an alteration in a shape or size due to forces acting upon it, which is known as deformation. For example, a beam will strain when exposed to stress. In mathematical terms, strain is…
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