Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a prevalent 3D printing technology at the heart of QIDI’s offerings.FDM 3D printersoperate by heating thermoplastic filaments to a semi-liquid state and precisely depositing them layer by layer onto a build platform, guided by a digital 3D model. This additive manufacturing process allows for the creation of complex three-dimensional objects with high precision and repeatability.

FDM printers are one of the most popular types of 3D printers on the market today. This type of 3D printer has good material compatibility and user-friendly applications.

Material versatility: FDM 3D printers support the use of a variety of thermoplastic materials, including PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, etc. Each material has unique properties, such as strength, flexibility, heat resistance, and transparency, and you can choose the most suitable 3D printing material according to your specific application.

Cost-effectiveness: Compared with other 3D printing methods, FDM technology is generally more affordable. The cost of FDM printers is relatively low, and the price of raw materials (filaments) is also reasonable. This makes FDM a viable choice for hobbyists, educators, and small and medium-sized enterprises.

Easy to use and maintain: Our FDM printers are equipped with a simple and clear control panel, allowing beginners to easily control the basic functions of the printer by pressing buttons or turning knobs. The operation process is intuitive and easy to understand. Maintenance is also simple, mainly involving regular cleaning, nozzle replacement, and occasional calibration.

FDM 3D printers are used in many fields, including:

Daily Necessities: Print household items such as mobile phone holders, key chains, coasters, spice jar holders, and office supplies such as file storage boxes and mouse pads.

Artistic and Decorative Pieces: Used to create sculptures, including abstract sculptures and sculptures with specific themes, and to make unique jewelry such as earrings and necklace pendants.

Educational Models: Make teaching models, such as human organ models in biology classes, topographic models in geography classes, and geometric models in mathematics classes.

Industrial Prototypes & Custom Parts: Print product prototypes for appearance and function testing in the early stages of product development, and print customized parts for special industrial equipment.

Medical & Healthcare Applications: Make customized orthopedic appliances, such as arch support pads, and surgical guides to assist oral or orthopedic surgery.

If you are not sure which 3D printer is suitable for you, you can first clarify the purpose or goal of printing:

Printing purpose

Consumer level (personal/family): suitable for printing small models, creative designs, and usually with a lower budget, such as Qidi Tech Q1 Pro.

Professional level (education/laboratory): needs to take into account both accuracy and stability, which supports high-speed printing and automatic leveling.

Industrial (production/manufacturing) printers like the QIDI Plus4 are designed for high-intensity production. It has a large build volume for handling large projects. The QIDI Plus4 has a heated chamber temperature of 65°C and supports high-temperature resistant materials, which helps to achieve high-quality prints.

Printing target

Model size: Industrial level requires large build size, while consumer level is mainly 200-300mm³.

Material compatibility: If you need to print engineering plastics (ABS, nylon) or composite materials (carbon fiber reinforced), you need to choose a model that supports high temperature nozzles and closed structure.

You can also look at performance parameters such as print accuracy. Print accuracy is measured by factors such as layer height and nozzle diameter. Smaller layer heights and nozzle diameters generally produce higher resolution prints with finer details. If your project requires high-precision parts, look for a printer that can achieve smaller layer heights and has smaller nozzle options.