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WorksheetsDigital Manufacturing. 3D Printing
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the first step to create a 3D design?
Buy a 3D design software
Search for inspiration in existing designs
Draw the design on paper
Have a clear concept or idea of the object you want to design
The most common subtractive manufacturing tools are ...
3D printers, 2D printers, and multilayer extruders
Hammers, screwdrivers and pliers
Milling machines, lathes and laser cutters
3D printers, nozzles and hot extruders
Identify the different parts of the device showed in the picture corresponding to the letters
A. Ribbon
B. Distribuitor
C. Adjustment
D. Hot layer
E. Product screen
A. Filament
B. Nozzle
C. Hot-end
D. Print bed
E. Electronics
A. Material
B. Pointer
C. Adjusting nut
D. Product plate
E. Controls
What is the process of 3D printing?
A method of 2D printing that uses special ink to create 3D effects
An additive manufacturing technique that involves creating 3D objects by layering material
A manufacturing technique that uses molds to create 3D objects
A subtractive manufacturing process that uses a laser to carve the material
there are three distinct phases in three dimensional printing:
Drawing, Cutting and Printing
Design, Build and Printing
Design, Slicing and Printing
Drawing, Heating and Printing
What is a commonly used material in 3D printing?
Wood
Glass
Metal
PLA Plastic
What software is used to create 3D designs?
Microsoft Excel
AutoCAD, FreeCAD, SketchUp
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Word
What is the function of a slicer in the 3D printing process?
Make the model bigger
Convert the 3D model into printable layers
Remove the layers from the 3D model
Convert the model into a video file
What is the extrusion temperature in FDM 3D printing?
The temperature at which the plastic filament cools
The temperature at which it is printed in 2D
The temperature at which the plastic filament is heated and melted
The temperature at which the metal melts in 3D printing
What is the importance of the heated bed in 3D printing?
Avoid the use of supports
Prevent material deformation and improve adhesion to the base.
Improve print quality
Increase print speed
What is the advantage of 3D printing over traditional manufacturing methods?
Less precision in manufacturing
Limitation in complexity of shapes and structures
Ability to create complex shapes and structures more efficiently and with less material waste
Higher consumption of material and resources
The use of plastics must be done in accordance with the rule of the 3 Rs:
Recover, Repair and Recycle
Reduce, Remember and Recycle
Recover, Reduce and Recycle
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Which plastic is used for domestic use?
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
PLA (Polylactic Acid)
PLS (Polynitrile Lacid Styrene)
Which natural materials is PLA made from?
Salt and Sugar Cane
Sugar Cane and Corn Starch
Corn Starch and Salt
Which of the following is false regarding PLA?
It doesn´t release toxic gases
It has a potent (strong) smell
It is biodegradable
It doesn´t need a heated print bed
Why should ABS plastic be used in a ventilated environment?
It is very hot
It is not biodegradable
It releases harmful gases
All of the following are true except....
ABS plastic is recyclable
ABS plastic can be used at high temperatures
ABS plastic is biodegradable
ABS plastic is tough and has some flexibility
You need to make an object with plastic that can withstand 255 ºC. Which plastic would you use?
PLA
ABS
The most flexible filament in the world, created by a Spanish company, is called?
Laywoo-D3
Filaflex
Laybrick
Which filament would be used to create this object?
Laybrick
Laywoo-D3
Filaflex
