FDM (fused deposition modeling) 3D Printing is one of the most widely used 3D Printing technologies that deliver affordable 3D Printing solution. If you are a beginner, we have written an article about FDM 3D Printing, so that you can know more about this technology. But don’t worry, we will still explain more about FDM and FDM printers in this article, discover more with us!

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Part 1. Brief Introduction of FDM 3D Printing and FDM 3D Printer

FDM 3D Printing is the additive manufacturing process to fuse and melt FDM filament such as ABS, PLA, paraffin, nylon, casting wax, and even metal with low melting point, and the melted FDM filament will be deposited from the hot nozzle. By moving down the print bed in a designated thickness, the filament will be added layer by layer. Therefore, a solid object is formed. After knowing FDM 3D theory, you can get a better understanding of how does FDM printer work exactly. If you own an FDM printer, firstly, you can choose the FDM filament material. The second step is to push the filament into the hot extruder in order to heat the material. After the material is melted completely, it will be deposited on the print bed layer by layer through the hot nozzle. Finally, you will get a real model in the printer. If you don’t get one FDM printer yet and still consider which one to buy, keep on reading and find out best FDM 3D printer we recommend to you!

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Part 2. Top 10 FDM 3D Printer

There are many choices of FDM 3D Printers in the industry, you may be confused about which one is suitable for you and which one to buy. We will list top 10 FDM 3D Printers from entry level to high-end level so that you are able to pick up the most appropriate FDM printer according to your requirements.

1. Creality3D Ender-3 V2

If you are beginner of 3D Printing and interested in buying an entry level FDM 3D printer, Creality Ender-3 V2 will be suitable for you. With the classic appearance and integrated all metal body, Creality Ender-3 V2 is steady when printing your design. To make it more friendly to beginners, it is easy to assembly so that you don’t have to waste so much time on learning its structure and focus on printing models. Besides, the carborundum glass platform enables the hotbed to heat up quicker and make every layer smooth, which ensure successful printing.

Price: $271.99

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2. Prusa MINI+ kit

Prusa MINI+ is also a great FDM printer for beginners, and the price is friendly too! With the compact size, good network connectivity, and one-click printing function, it makes printing easier. Moreover, the flexible print sheet will give you a good experience because you will print the model as same as your design.

Price: $349.00

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3. Anycubic Vyper

The most attractive part of Anycubic Vyper is the new core, which is 32-bit motherboard and Cortex -M3 architecture main control chip. It will enable you to print the design accurately and fast. And, with the integration of TMC2209 silent driver, it prints object with low noise. Moreover, it features with 4.3" touch screen, dual cooling fans, and spring steel magnetic platform.

Price: $359.00

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4. Artillery Genius Pro

Artillery Genius Pro is another good choice with affordable price. As the company said that the device is a powerful desktop all-in-one high-end 3D printer, it features with automatic bed leveling, dedicated touchscreen control, ultra-quiet stepper driver and heat bed protection, and more importantly it has 32-bit original mainboard. As intelligent as it is, when filament runs out, it can detect the situation and let you know about it.

Price: $349.00

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5. Elegoo Saturn S

You will get a high-resolution model if you are using Elegoo Saturn S to FDM 3D printing your original model because of its 9.1-inch 4K HD Monochrome LCD with 4098 x 2560 resolution. Elegoo Saturn S prints fast and accurately by featuring a larger printing volume, Z-axis stable structure, and matrix light source, which will bring you a refreshing printing experience.

Price: $520.00

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6. QIDI i-Mates

If you are tired of assembling the complex structure of 3D printer, please take a look at QIDI i-Mates. You will have a complete FDM 3D Printer when you open the package. i-Mates has an overall metal frame and the shell is a full mold design, which ensures stable printing and enhance the accuracy of printing. The print size of i-Mates is 260*200*200mm, it delivers bigger model with high quality.

Price: $489.00

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7. Snapmaker 2.0

Speaking of high-end and pro-level FDM 3D printers, we don’t want you to miss Snapmaker 2.0. The company listened to user feedback and delivered the upgraded printer. Improved motion controlling algorithm and upgraded cooling system will give a pleasant printing experience. And, if you want to build your small prototyping business, Snapmaker is just for you. The 3-in-1 device with 3D printing, Laser Engraving and Cutting, and CNC Carving ensures that the final object is exquisite. In addition, based on the 3-in-1 feature, the user can use various material to 3D print. And, if you are looking for a silent printing environment, Snapmaker 2.0 gives you a quiet printing experience with the integrated noise reduction chip.

Price: $1,799.00

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8. Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K

Printing a large model, will you comprise on the quality, or will you have to assemble the printed parts piece by piece? You don’t have to! Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K can help you print large-scale and detailed models successfully and efficiently. The 8K printing capabilities, 15” Mono-LCD screen, pre-calibrated building plate, dual linear rail and ball screw design, and full metal exterior, Sonic 8K is strong and powerful enough for professional usage.

Price: $1,699.99

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9. Raise3D E2

A professional desktop 3D printer with independent dual extruder? Raise3D E2 will surprise you. With advanced functions like mirror mode and duplication mode, E2 enables user to print professionally. Featuring easy swap print heads, auto bed leveling and buildtak flexplate, it is not only user-friendly but also produce high quality 3D printed parts with vivid details. What’s more, E2 is being able to print a variety of filaments so that user can choose the ideal material to display the model.

Price: $3,499.00

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10. Builder Extreme 2000 PRO

If you are considering reliability, larger printing format, and long usage life of the printer, check out Builder Extreme 2000 Pro. AS one of the biggest large format 3D printers available on the market, Extreme 2000 Pro features the maximum print volume is 700x700x1700mm which satisfies various printing size demands. Besides, filament detection and UPS system can resume the print even after power outage, making it a reliable machine for professional printing. Extreme 2000 Pro is user-friendly and safe by the 7” touchscreen and door locking system.

Price: €28.995,00

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