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Table 2.1 Comparisons of various SFF techniques.<br />

Classification Technique Characteristics Materials Advantage<br />

High power<br />

radiation<br />

enabled direct<br />

powder<br />

consolidation<br />

High organic<br />

(binder)<br />

content<br />

EBM<br />

DMLS<br />

LENS<br />

SLS<br />

STL*<br />

3DP<br />

Electron beam; full<br />

build density;<br />

superior build rate<br />

Laser; up to 100%<br />

build density; may<br />

require thermal<br />

treatment after build<br />

Laser and<br />

photopolymer<br />

Weak bonding<br />

between particles<br />

IP Fast build rate<br />

FDM Extrusion<br />

LOM*<br />

Adhesive coated<br />

laminates<br />

21<br />

Primarily metals;<br />

ceramics and<br />

polymers possible<br />

but less concerned<br />

Polymers and/or<br />

waxes; particulate<br />

fillers<br />

Paper, plastic and<br />

metal<br />

* SL=Stereolithography, LOM= Laminated Object Manufacturing<br />

High accuracy;<br />

good<br />

mechanical<br />

strength for high<br />

demanding<br />

applications<br />

High accuracy<br />

Low cost;<br />

primarily for<br />

rapid<br />

prototyping

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