3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY: METHODS AND MATERİALS

Abstract

Generally called as3D printing, Additive Manufacturing has a very good potential to shorten themanufacturing processes, minimize material and energy use, and reduce waste.With the industrial revolution and the changing consumer buying behavior,companies are looking for ways to quickly transform the traditional modelcurrently being used in production and logistics into advanced technologies togain competitive advantage over their competitors. A wide range of theavailable 3D printing technologies and materials makes it necessary to chooseamong the followings: dimensional accuracy, surface quality and post-processingrequirements. The aim of this study is to classify and summarize thedifferences between the production methods of the Additive ManufacturingTechnology and the types of materials used in these technologies. In addition,advantages, usage fields and current challenges of the 3D printing technologyare mentioned.