3D Printing Vocabulary Flashcards

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What does '3D' stand for?

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Three-dimensional

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What is the most common process used in 3D printing?

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Material Extrusion

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What is the function of an Extruder?

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Feeds filament from motor to heated areas

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What does CAD stand for?

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Computer Aided Design

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What does 'STL' stand for?

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Stereolithography or Standard Triangle Language

Answer explanation

Also known as Standard Triangle Language

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What is the 'G-code' used for?

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Transmit instructions to a 3D printer

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What part of the 3D printer is this?

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Extruder (extrudes melted filament/plastic)

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What 3D Printer Part Named? Options: Extruder, Filament spool, Nozzle, Build plate

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Build plate

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3D Printing

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3D printing is a manufacturing process that creates a three-dimensional object by layering material until the final product is formed.

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Slicing (3D Printing)

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Dividing a 3D model into layers for printing.