3D Printing Basics

Term that describes how much materials is on the inside of a 3D print

• Infill

• Outfill

• Bubbling

• Scale

You create a new object using the 3D printer. This is called.. .

• a prototype

• a phototype

• a photon

• a phaser

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The program that we use to send 3d Prints to the printer.

• Polar Cloud

• Google

• Canvas

• Google Doc

3D printers work by

• adding layers (additive manufacturing).

• cutting shapes.

• printing paper.

• removing edges.

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How do we refer to the three axes we control in 3D printing?

• x, y, z

• a, b, c

• 1, 2, 3

Which of the following is NOT true when creating a 3D model you'd like to print?

• Use supports for overhangs.

• Make sure everything is attached to the print.

• Gaps between moving parts should be at least .5mm.

• Anything drawn on a 3D canvas can be printed in 3D.

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What kind(s) of materials can be used in a 3D printer?

• Plastic only

• Paper only

• Metal only

• Metals, plastics, powders, and other substances

What file type should your 3D objects be?

• .png

• .stl

• .3d

• .makerbot

Higher infill and more shells make for a stronger print.

True or False?

• True

• False

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Filament is extruded in layers onto the

• nozzle.

• print bed.

• extruder.

• USB port.