3D printers VS CNC machining process
2019-07-16
3D printers vs CNC machining Processes
-----3D printers start from nothing and add layers of material to form the shape of the product.
-----CNC machines start with a block of material and remove some of material until remains the intended product.. Work range
-----3D printers relay on the area of printing bed to make parts,the limited of parts is within 600mm.
-----However,the work range of CNC machines could be 3 meters.
-----Due to high melting points. 3D printers cannot work with every material,the commonly use of material is plastics, such as polymers, ABS.
-----CNC machining works with a variety of materials such as metal alloys,woods and modeling foam. Application
-----3D printers normal used for consumer-grade products for home and personal.
-----CNC machines have heating systems that can manage heavy materials. It’s being used for engines, aircraft and other machines.
------Since the 3D printers build layer by layer, the cost per unit of a given output is always the same,it’s uneconomical for large production jobs.
------Traditional CNC has the advantage of the assembly line’s labor for a larger scale. For the small batches of products, usually at a higher cost.
Different purposes and characteristics,Two ways both has its benefits.
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