An investigation on the selection of an additive manufacturing method for porous delicate products: FDM or SLS

Key Points

• Additive manufacturing methods significantly affect the mechanical properties of porous structures, especially in delicate products.
• Fused deposition modeling (FDM) and selective laser sintering (SLS) were compared for their suitability in producing intricate designs.
• Assessment involved analyzing the material properties and design complexity of products fabricated using both methods.
• Findings may influence future choices in additive manufacturing, highlighting the need for more tailored approaches to product design.