3D Printing Vocabulary Flashcards

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3D printing definition

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objects layer by layer from digital designs

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Filament

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used in 3D printers, often plastic

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PLA

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plastic used in 3D printing

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STL file

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digital file format for 3D printing

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Slicing

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The process that changes a 3 d object into horizontal layers for printing

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Supports

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The extra material printed to prevent stress and deformaties

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3D printing process steps

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slice, print, remove, finish

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Improving print quality

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layer height, temperature, and speed

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CAD

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The software used to design items later printed by 3d printers. Tinkercad is one example.

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Plastic

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The most commpn type of filament used in a 3d printer