Large Format
Large-Format FDM
Large-format FDM extends thermoplastic printing to 600 mm and beyond in a single piece — or larger via engineered segmentation and bonding. Used for architectural models, ergonomic bucks, and full-scale fixtures.
How Large Format works
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High-flow extrusion deposits heavy beads for speed.
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Segmentation strategy is engineered for oversize parts.
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Segments are keyed, bonded and blended.
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Surfaces are filled, sanded and coated as specified.
Strengths
- Meter-scale capability
- Fast heavy deposition
- Economical visual parts
- Segmentation expertise
Limitations
- Coarser finish as printed
- Longer lead times
- Weight of large solids
Design rules for Large Format
Full guidance in the interactive design guide.
| Minimum wall (unsupported) | 1.2 mm |
| Minimum wall (supported) | 1.0 mm |
| Minimum hole diameter | 3.0 mm |
| Minimum feature size | 1.0 mm |
| Moving-part clearance | 0.6 mm |
| Minimum embossed text | 3.0 mm height, 1.0 mm depth |
| Overhang threshold | 45° without support |
| Max build dimensions | 600 × 600 × 600 mm |
- Parts beyond the envelope are segmented with keyed joints and bonded.
- Coarse layer options cut print time dramatically on visual parts.
- Body filler + paint achieves automotive-grade large surfaces.
Compare with other processes
All technologiesFDM / FFF
Fast, economical thermoplastic parts for prototypes, jigs and fixtures.
± 0.2 mm typical · 350 × 350 × 350 mm
SLA
High-detail resin parts with smooth, injection-molding-like surfaces.
± 0.1 mm typical · 300 × 335 × 200 mm
SLS
Strong, isotropic nylon parts with no supports — built for end use.
± 0.3 mm typical · 330 × 330 × 400 mm