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WorksheetsR038 Engineering Design Topic 4.2 - Additive manufacturing
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 12mins
(a) is the process of joining material together layer by layer to create a component or product. This is often referred to as (b) , which can use a range of different materials, inc. plastic, metal and concrete.
(c) builds up 3D objects by adding layers of material under the control of a computer. (d) is first used to design and create the component, which is then used to program and control the (e) machine.
Identify the different parts on a 3D printer.
Organise these options into the right categories
While this process has commonly been used to quickly produce prototype components, it is now being used in the manufacture of actual components for use on finished products. Airbus uses additive manufacture for high volume production of components for its aircraft and helicopters. What is this process also known as?
(a)
3D printers construct a ‘model’ by building up layer upon layer of PLA, Nylon or ABS, fed from spool, usually at the back of the printer. Each layer is a fraction of a millimetre and building even a small model can take sometime. The PLA / ABS is purchased in the form of (a) on open (b) . (c) tend to be 2.85mm diameter and rolled on to a (d) . The (e) fits on a roller, normally on the back of the 3D printer.
Which material is commonly used in 3D printing?
(a)
Which 3D printing technology uses a laser to cure liquid resin into hardened plastic?
(a)
What is a critical design consideration when creating a model for 3D printing?
The color of the material
The size of the print bed
The layer thickness of the print
The ambient temperature of the room
Which of the following is an advantage of additive manufacturing?
High production speed for large volumes
Ability to create complex and customised designs
Lower material costs compared to traditional manufacturing
Less post-processing required
Which industry has widely adopted 3D printing for creating prototypes and custom parts?
Agriculture
Fashion
Automotive
Oil and Gas
