3D printing technology | Intervention | Average percentage change in estimated print time | Average percentage change in estimated cost |
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FDM | Changing model orientation from horizontal to vertical | + 1.06% | - 4.62% |
FDM | Changing model orientation from horizontal to 45 degrees | + 13.88% | + 8.87% |
FDM | Changing model orientation from vertical to horizontal | - 1.05% | + 4.84% |
FDM | Changing model orientation from vertical to 45 degrees | + 12.69% | + 14.14% |
SLA | Changing model orientation from horizontal to vertical | + 16.63% | - 2.84% |
SLA | Changing model orientation from horizontal to 45 degrees | + 22.92% | + 4.13% |
SLA | Changing model orientation from vertical to horizontal | - 14.26% | + 2.92% |
SLA | Changing model orientation from vertical to 45 degrees | + 5.39% | + 7.17% |
PolyJet | Changing model orientation from horizontal to vertical | + 28.94% | + 15.79% |
PolyJet | Changing model orientation from horizontal to 45 degrees | + 39.30% | + 34.56% |