Introduction to 3D Printing

What is it called when you combine 1 or more objects together to make them 1 solid shape?

• Group

• Combine

• Mesh together

• Stick

The technical name for the material used to make 3D printed objects is:

• Plastic

• Filament

• Ink

• Steel

The space in our 3D design program where we design our object is called:

• Graph

• Bottom

• Paper

• Workplane

The file format we export to print is:

• stl

• doc

• jpeg

• pdf

If I have a model with arms that stand out for the sides what do I have to turn on to print it?

• Raft

• Support

• Structure

• Fixtures

What is it called when we want to make something hollow or cut out part of the shape?

• Make the cut out shape a hole

• Hollow out the shape

• Shave off the part you don't want

• This cannot be done

What are the 3 axis in 3D printing?

• a, b, c

• a, b, x

• x, y, z

• x, y, a

True or False - When objects are 3D printed they are always solid.

• True

• False

What does 3D mean?

• 3 Dimensions

• Computer graphics

• Sculptures

• 3 Faces

What is one huge difference between 2D (drawing on paper) and 3D design?

• You can't use colours when you 3D design and print.

• You have to always look at all sides and angles when 3D designing.

• There are not many differences

• 2D design can't be done on a computer.