Using the German RepRap x500 3D printer speeds up development processes for functional structural components at Sika Automotive. A wide variety of customizable solutions also offer the company new possibilities in terms of materials and designs.
Nozzles can be a confusing topic in 3D printing, mainly because it feels intuitive that a smaller nozzle sizes would provide for a better finish. This is simply not true.
When thinking about nozzle size there are really 2 things to consider...
The reason a heated chamber is important comes down to the material properties of engineering-grade plastics (think back to materials science class folks).
