Introduction to 3D Printing Concepts

What is the primary material used in many 3D printers, often supplied on a spool?

• Resin

• Filament

• Powder

• Metal

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Which part of the 3D printer is responsible for melting and depositing the filament?

• Build Plate

• Extruder

• Nozzle

• Spool

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What is the term used to describe the thickness of each layer of material deposited during 3D printing?

• Layer Height

• Infill

• Resolution

• Density

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What is another term for 3D printing that emphasizes the building-up process?

• Subtractive Manufacturing

• Additive Manufacturing

• Rapid Prototyping

• Digital Fabrication

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What is the platform on which the 3D printed object is created called?

• Extruder

• Build Plate

• Filament

• Nozzle

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Which of the following best describes the internal structure of a 3D printed object?

• Shell

• Infill

• Support

• Raft

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In 3D printing, what is the process of creating three-dimensional objects from a digital file by adding material layer by layer called?

• Subtractive Manufacturing

• Additive Manufacturing

• CNC Machining

• Laser Cutting

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Which component of a 3D printer is directly involved in the deposition of material?

• Build Plate

• Extruder

• Filament

• Frame

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What is the term used to describe the plastic material used in many 3D printers?

• Resin

• Filament

• Powder

• Metal

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Which part of the 3D printer is responsible for holding the object being printed?

• Extruder

• Build Plate

• Nozzle

• Spool

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