Exploring the Fundamentals of 3D Printing

What does FFF stand for in 3D printing?

• Final Filament Fabrication

• Fused Filament Fabrication

• Fast Filament Formation

• Flexible Filament Framework

What is the main difference between 3D printing and CNC routing?

• CNC routing uses plastic, while 3D printing uses metal

• 3D printing adds material to create objects, whereas CNC routing removes material

• CNC routing is an additive process, while 3D printing is subtractive

• 3D printing is faster than CNC routing

Which file formats are commonly accepted by slicing software?

• MP3, WAV, and AAC

• 3MF, STL, and OBJ

• JPEG, PNG, and GIF

• DOCX, PPT, and XLS

What is the purpose of the small fan in FFF 3D printers?

• To blow away any excess material

• To cool down the machine's motors

• To prevent the plastic from overheating

• To solidify the plastic into its desired shape

Can you 3D print all parts necessary for building another 3D printer?

• No, it's not possible to 3D print any part of a 3D printer

• No, because 3D printers can't replicate themselves

• Yes, including metal parts like steel rods and motors

• Yes, but only the plastic components