1.2. Equipment and Specifications

Try these first

1. 1.

   What type of materials does FDM primarily use?

   Hint

   Think about common 3D printing materials.

2. 2.

   What is LOM mainly used for?

   Hint

   Consider materials like sheets often used in construction.

3. 3.

   What is the primary material used in FDM?

   • Acrylic
   • Thermoplastic filament
   • PLA resin

   Hint

   Consider common materials used in typical 3D printers.

4. 4.

   True or False: LOM creates parts with high dimensional accuracy.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the materials used in LOM.

5. 5.

   Design a product that could utilize both FDM and LOM in its production. Justify your choices.

   Hint

   Think about the strengths of each process.

6. 6.

   Research and present a case study of a real application of UC in manufacturing. Discuss the benefits it provided.

   Hint

   Focus on materials that may benefit from low-temperature joining.