Stratasys FDM 2000 Manual page 124

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Concepts
Fused Deposition Modeling
How the Process Works
Material filament is pulled into the FDM head by the drive wheels. It
enters the liquefier where it is heated until the material reaches a
near-liquid state. As the material comes out the FDM tip, it bonds to
previously deposited material.
regulated to aid in the bonding process.
material flow information (SML code) for each slice curve is down-
loaded to the FDM.
part geometry for each curve. It starts from the bottom curve and
builds up the model to the top curve.
FDM 2000/3000/8000 Manual
Concepts—Fused Deposition Modeling
The modeling envelope temperature is
The FDM head deposits material as it follows the
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The head movement and
Material State:
Liquified
Solid
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