General situation

　　Mechanical parts are a major application field of 3D printing. Companies in different industries are adopting this technology in mechanical projects, whether it is in the design sampling stage or the final product manufacturing stage.

What are mechanical parts?

　　Mechanical parts are components used to create the entire mechanical system, which can be divided into connecting parts, transmission parts, support parts, lubrication parts, springs, and other parts according to their different functions.

What are the advantages of 3D printing mechanical parts?

Topological optimization

　　The performance of mechanical components largely depends on their structure. 3D printing can achieve structures that traditional processes cannot achieve, such as highly complex geometric shapes, which provides the foundation for topology optimization.

Minimize assembly

　　Mechanical parts produced by CNC machining, casting, and other processes often require welding and other assembly processes. 3D printing can integrate multiple parts into a single integral component and print them out in one go. This not only minimizes the assembly steps and saves time, but also reduces the risk of component weakening due to equipment.

Shorten research and development time

　　3D printing is currently the most capable technology for converting ideas into real samples. Since its inception, 3D printing has been widely used in sample manufacturing, conducting various design verifications, and accelerating iterative design improvements, making it famous.

Small batch production

　　When a product is designed and needs to be mass-produced, it often requires the production of tools, the most common of which is molds. Often, even when making a simple mechanical component, it takes some time to make a mold. Due to the high cost and long cycle of mold production. Therefore, only when a certain amount of production is achieved can economic benefits be achieved. And 3D printing does not require additional production tools and can be directly formed, which has better economic benefits in small-scale production.