3D Printer Vocabulary Quiz

What is the first step in the 3D printing process?

• Choosing the color of the filament

• Sending the design to the printer

• Creating a 3D model using software like TinkerCAD.

• Converting your design into an .STL file

Why do we need to "slice" a model for 3D printing?

• To convert 3D models into virtual reality simulations

• To create 2D images for printing

• To convert 3D models into a series of thin layers for 3D printing

• To design 3D models from scratch

What does the build plate do in 3D printing?

• It acts as a cover for the 3D printer

• It provides a stable base for the object being printed so that it forms correctly

• It holds the ink cartridges in place

• It provides a cushion for the printed object

What does the extruder do in 3D printing?

• It provides power to the 3D printer

• It scans the object before printing

• It melts and deposits the material to create the object layer by layer

• It cools down the material before it is used

What is filament in a 3D printer?

• The power button on the 3D printer

• The program used to make the 3D model

• The material used for 3D printing that is kept on a spool

• The printer nozzle

What does the medical field create with 3D printing?

• Dental implants, surgical tools, anatomical parts (heart, liver, etc), and personalized medicine

• Video games

• Clothing

• 2D drawings

What is the file format for 3D models?

• .STL

• .COM

• .EDU

• .XTL

When is it ok to touch the extruder of the 3D printer?

• Never

• While it is printing

• When the printer is off and the extruder is cold

• There is no such thing as an "extruder"

What are some examples of things we use that can be 3D printed?

• Phone cases, jewelry, and household items

• Cars, bicycles, airplanes, boats

• Clothing, shoes, hats, socks

• Apples, cookies, peanut butter, and crackers

How is 3D printing used in the field of architecture and construction?

• To create clothing

• To create food

• To produce music and sound effects

• To create detailed models, prototypes, and full-scale structures