What is Infill Density in 3D Printing?
Considering DMLS 3D printing for your next project? This technology excels at producing functional metal prototypes and complex parts, suitable even for small production batches. Selecting a skilled manufacturer lets you construct parts from diverse materials, including 316L stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, nickel-base superalloys, and die steel. But remember, the success of DMLS largely hinges on both the expertise of your manufacturer and the specifics of your design, particularly when it comes to infill density—the internal structure of your part. What does infill density mean for your print? In 3D printing, infill density is the variable that adjusts the internal structure's shape, impacting the part's strength, print duration, and mass. A variety of patterns are available to fine-tune these attributes, selectable through your 3D slicing software during the design preparation phase. Unlike injection molding,which requires parts to be either full...