3D Printed Prototypes of Aluminium Extrusions – A Precision Challenge! 🚀

This project wasn’t as simple as it might seem!.. read on …

Typically, creating an extrusion involves importing the profile into CAD and using a simple extrusion process, but for this prototype, the precision required was 0.08mm. This level of detail is tricky for FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling), and while resin printing can achieve higher precision, it runs the risk of shrinkage and warping during the curing process.

Our solution? We chose FDM printing and fine-tuned the CAD model to achieve the tight tolerances needed for this specific aluminium extrusion. After 7 iterations, we nailed it!

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