Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) / Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) / Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D Printing is a process in which material is fed in a continuous monofilament strand through an extruder and hot end to be deposited onto a growing part.
FFF 3D Printing is ideal for Prototypes, gifts, ornaments, or similar.
Check out out selection of FFF/FDM 3D Printing materials here.
Check out this link from All3DP for more information on FFF Printing: https://all3dp.com/2/fused-filament-fabrication-fff-3d-printing-simply-explained/
Pros:
Cheaper than SLA
Stronger Materials than SLA
Wider Material Selection than SLA
Cons:
Parts are less detailed than SLA parts
Parts can break along layer lines
Stereolithography Apparatus (SLA)
Sterolithography Apparatus (SLA) or Resin 3D Printing uses a process of Vat Photopolymerization of UV sensitive resin into a hard, cured plastic resin.
SLA 3D Printing is ideal for functional prototypes, prototype light-duty molding, high quality ornaments, or similar.
Check out this link from All3DP for more information on SLA Printing: https://all3dp.com/2/stereolithography-3d-printing-simply-explained/
Pros:
Much higher detail than FFF/FDM
Stronger layer adhesion than FFF/FDM
Cons:
More expensive than FFF/FDM
Limited material selection compared to FFF/FDM
Materials are much more fragile than FFF/FDM
