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Orientation

One of the unique challenged associated with additive manufacturing is that the process adds a layer of material onto an existing layer. As a result, the direction-of-build (orientation of the part in the machine) can greatly influence the final end-use part. For example, the interlayer versus intralayer strength of FDM parts is significantly different (see figure above). Read the following from 3D Hubs to learn more: https://www.3dhubs.com/knowledge-base/how-does-part-orientation-affect-3d-print Links to an external site.