3D Printing Terminology

3D Printing Terminology

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8th Grade

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1.

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Extruder

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The part of the printer that melts and pushes filament through the nozzle.

2.

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Filament

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The material (usually plastic) used by the 3D printer to create objects.

3.

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Front

Nozzle

Back

The small tip of the extruder where the melted filament is deposited.

4.

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Front

Build Plate

Back

The flat surface on which the 3D printed object is built.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Layer Height

Back

The thickness of each individual layer of the print, affecting the print's resolution and quality.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Slicing Software

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Software that converts 3D models into instructions (G-code) that the printer can understand.

7.

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Front

G-code

Back

The programming language used to instruct the printer on how to build the object.

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