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Worksheets3D Printing Orientation
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 28mins
3D printers work by
adding layers (additive manufacturing).
cutting shapes.
printing paper.
removing edges.
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
What software does the MakerBot printer use?
Cura
3D Print Fast
Thingiverse
Makerbot Desktop
What is a raft?
Layers that go underneath an object
Layers that go around the object
What is a brim?
Layers that go underneath an object
Layers that go around the object
What direction should you load the filament spools onto the printer?
Clockwise
Counter-Clockwise
Any
Front
How do we refer to the three axes we control in 3D printing?
x, y, z
a, b, c
1, 2, 3
What is the vocabulary term used for the material we use to make 3D objects?
filament
plastic
steel
What do we call the space in our 3D design software where we design our object?
graph
bottom
paper
workplane
In the working world, many fields are using 3D printing in some way. Which field is NOT using 3D printing?
medical field
food, baking field
architectural field
education field
all the above use 3D printing
If I have a model with arms that stand out on both sides what setting do I have to turn on to be able to print it?
raft
structure
supports
fixtures
Higher infill and more shells make for a stronger print.
True or False?
True
False
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.
Filament is in _______ on the print bed.
layers
stacks
inches
pieces
What is an important characteristic of STEM?
critical thinking
problem solving
both
none
Filament is extruded in layers onto the
nozzle.
print bed.
extruder.
USB port.
What is one huge difference between 2D (drawing on paper) and 3D design?
You can't use colors when you 3D design and print.
There are not many differences.
2D design can't be done on a computer.
You have to always look at all sides and angles when 3D designing.
3D printers are made from the following
Printer bed surfaces,Filament,extruders
paper trailer,ink,motor
Printer bed surfaces,Filament,extruders,sensors and Motors
