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Module 3: Solid Based 3D Printing Processes

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In FDM, the material is typically:

(i) Liquid resin
(ii) Powdered metal
(iii) Thermoplastic filament
(iv) Ceramic slurry

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Answer: (iii) Thermoplastic filament

FDM generally uses thermoplastic polymers supplied as a filament, such as PLA, ABS, PETG, or nylon. The filament is heated above its softening/melting temperature and extruded through a nozzle. It cools and solidifies to build the component layer by layer.

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