3d printing

Which plastic is used for domestic use?

• ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)

• PLA (Polylactic Acid)

Which natural materials is PLA made from?

• Salt and Sugar Cane

• Sugar Cane and Corn Starch

• Corn Starch and Salt

Which of the following is false regarding PLA?

• It doesn´t release toxic gases

• It has a potent (strong) smell

• It is biodegradable

• It doesn´t need a heated print bed

What does it mean if PLA plastic is biodegradable?

• It can´t decay naturally and in a way that is not harmful

• It can decay naturally and in a way that is not harmful

Which plastic is used for industrial use?

• ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)

• PLA (Polyactic Acid)

Why should ABS plastic be used in a ventilated environment?

• It is very hot

• It is not biodegradable

• It releases harmful gases

All of the following are true except....

• ABS plastic is recyclable

• ABS plastic can be used at high temperatures

• ABS plastic is biodegradable

• ABS plastic is tough and has some flexibility

You need to make an object with plastic that can withstand 255 celsius. Which plastic would you use?

• PLA

• ABS

Why do we use thermoplastic materials for 3D printing?

• They can only be heated and shaped once

• They are easy to mould and form

Which filament creates parts with a wood-like finish?

• Laywoo-D3

• Filaflex

• Laybrick