3D Printing Vocab Quiz

What does FDM stand for in 3D printing?

• Filament Deposition Modeling

• Fused Deposition Modeling

• Fiber Deposition Modeling

• Fast Deposition Modeling

Which type of 3D printing uses lasers to harden resin?

• FDM

• SLA

• STL

• PVA

What is the most common filament used in FDM printers?

• PLA

• PVA

• ABS

• PETG

What is an overhang in 3D printing?

• A layer of print that extends out beyond the previous layer

• A type of filament that changes its color each layer

• A connection point between two posts in a 3D Print.

• A printer part responsible for lifting the Z-Axis stepper attached to the Print Head.

What is the purpose of a raft in 3D printing?

• To create a digital file

• To assist with bed adhesion

• To slice the model

• To dissolve supports

What is a skirt in 3D printing?

• A lattice structure underneath the model

• A digital file format

• An outline of filament printed around the product

• Layer of filament printed around the model

What is the function of a brim in 3D printing?

• To create a digital file

• To assist with bed adhesion

• To slice the model

• To dissolve supports

What does slicing involve in 3D printing?

• Creating a digital file

• Layer-by-layer calculation of the print

• Dissolving supports

• Melting the filament

What is the bed/build plate used for in 3D printing?

• To create a digital file

• To print the surface onto

• To slice the model

• To dissolve supports

In a direct drive printer, what does the Print Head do in a 3D printer?

• Creates a digital file

• Melts and lays filament in layers

• Slices the model

• Dissolves supports