An easy-to-digest guide to FDM technology for beginners: What are the main parts of an FDM 3D printer? What does it look like? In this guide, we describe FDM printing in terms of the material flow from raw stock to a completed part.

3D printing (or additive manufacturing) is a powerful tool for creating physical objects quickly, cost-effectively, and in high detail. It is not, however, the optimal process all the time. We are here to discuss  scenarios in which 3D printing may or may not be the appropriate tool for a given job.