Second Semester Exam Study Guide

A process of making a three-dimensional object from a digital file by layering material until the object is created.

• 2D Printing

• 3D Printing

• 4D Printing

• Artificial Intelligence

A type of support that holds up unsupported areas that would collapse during the printing process. They are easy to remove after the object is finished printing.

• Bridging

• Computer Aided Design

• Calibration

• Breakaway Support

Layers of 3D material that stretch between two points without any support from below. Usually requires breakaway supports

• Breakaway support

• Infill

• Bridging

• Extruder

A horizontal plate where the first layer is attached.

• Filament

• Carriage

• Build Plate

• Calibration

Stands for “computer aided design” which is computer software that is used in 2D and 3D design.

• DAC

• CAD

• CDD

• ADD

The process of setting the location and dimension of parts and sensors so they are known and consistent. This is part of the printer setup process

• G-Code

• Infill

• Calibration

• 3D Printing

Where the extruder (print head) sits and moves around. Usually moves along the x and y axis

• Extruder

• Build Plate

• Carriage

• Filament

The part of the 3D printer that is responsible for pushing the filament along, melting it, and placing it on the bed to build the model.

• Filament

• Carriage

• Extruder

• Build Plate

3D printing language. Instructions that tell the printer what to print. Includes locations, temperatures, etc.

• 3D Printing

• In-Fill

• Calibration

• G-Code

Material that is layered inside an object to support the structure. Creates better stability.

• In-Fill

• Breakaway Support

• Bridging

• Filament