The master's thesis focuses on the design and the production of a hybrid machine that enables the production of parts using two technologies: fused deposition modeling and milling. The machine enables the production of polymer products with high-quality surfaces. The thesis also focuses on the development and production of a postprocessor which enables conversion and merging of the G-code from the 3D printing program and the program for milling. With this code, we can easily control all the processes of the hybrid machine. A hybrid machine compares fused deposition modeling technology, milling technology, and hybrid technology with the help of test products on which measurements are made. It turned out that hybrid technology has some advantages compared to individual technologies. The production time is shorter and the surface quality is better compared to the fused deposition modeling technology. Compared to milling technology, material losses are much smaller and the quality of surfaces is comparable.
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