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Worksheets3D Printing Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 22mins
What is the process of creating a three-dimensional object by systematically layering material on top of itself?
Subtractive Manufacturing
3D Printing
CNC Machining
Laser Cutting
Which high-end industrial printer is meant for printing metals and much stronger long-use parts?
FDM
SLA
SLS
CNC
What is the 3D printing technology that uses a laser to cure liquid resin into hardened plastic?
FDM
SLA
SLS
CNC
What software is used to create precision drawings or technical illustrations of 3D models?
STL
CAD
G-code
CNC
What is the file format native to the stereolithography CAD software used for 3D printing?
STL
G-code
CAD
XYZ
What is the process of converting a 3D model into layers and generating the instructions for the 3D Printer?
Slicing
Extruding
Calibrating
Retraction
What is the material used by FDM 3D printers, typically made of plastic, that is melted and extruded to form the object?
Resin
Filament
Metal
Wood
What is the process of creating a three-dimensional object by adding material layer by layer?
Subtractive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing
CNC Machining
Laser Cutting
What is a digital representation of an object created using design software?
3D Model
STL File
G-code
CAD
What is the part of the 3D printer that melts and deposits the filament to build the object?
Nozzle
Extruder
Bed
Belt
What are techniques to ensure that the first layer of the print sticks to the build plate?
Calibration
Bed Adhesion
Retraction
Slicing
What are temporary structures printed to support overhanging parts of a 3D model during printing?
Infill
Support Structures
Raft
Brim
What is the internal structure of a 3D printed object, which can vary in density?
Infill
Support Structures
Raft
Brim
What is the level of detail in a print, measured in microns; higher resolution means finer details?
Tolerances
Resolution
Calibration
Print Speed
What are allowable variations in dimensions that ensure parts fit together properly?
Tolerances
Resolution
Calibration
Print Speed
What is the process of adjusting the printer settings for optimal print quality and accuracy?
Calibration
Slicing
Retraction
Bed Adhesion
What is the rate at which the printer is capable of moving while extruding plastic?
Print Speed
Resolution
Calibration
Tolerances
What is a part of the print that extends beyond the layer below, potentially requiring support?
Overhang
Infill
Raft
Brim
What is a base layer printed under a model to improve adhesion and stability?
Raft
Brim
Infill
Support Structures
What is a popular, biodegradable filament made from renewable resources, ideal for beginners?
PLA
ABS
Resin
Metal
What is a strong plastic filament used for durable and functional parts?
PLA
ABS
Resin
Metal
What is a liquid material used in SLA (Stereolithography) printing that hardens when exposed to UV light?
Resin
Filament
Metal
Wood
What are the steps taken after printing to finish the object, such as sanding, painting, or curing?
Post-Processing
Calibration
Slicing
Retraction
What is a 3D printing process that uses a continuous filament of thermoplastic material?
FDM
SLA
SLS
CNC
What is the surface on which the 3D printed object is built?
Build Plate
Nozzle
Extruder
Belt
What is the language used to instruct 3D printers on how to move and extrude material?
G-code
STL
CAD
XYZ
What is the thickness of each individual layer of material in a 3D printed object?
Layer Height
Resolution
Infill
Brim
What is a single layer of material printed around the base of the object to improve adhesion?
Brim
Raft
Infill
Support Structures
What is a type of plastic material that becomes pliable or moldable above a specific temperature and solidifies upon cooling?
Thermoplastic
Resin
Metal
Wood
What are the 3-dimensional coordinates used to define the position of the print head in 3D space?
XYZ Coordinates
G-code
STL
CAD
What is a Computer Numerical Control machine that uses subtractive manufacturing to create 3D objects?
CNC
FDM
SLA
SLS
What are manufacturing techniques that remove material to create an object, such as CNC routing and laser cutting?
Subtractive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing
3D Printing
Slicing
What is the process that a printer uses to lift the hot end upward prior to retraction and moving?
Z-Lift
Calibration
Slicing
Bed Adhesion
What is the backwards movement of an extruder motor to reduce the amount of material stringing or oozing?
Retraction
Calibration
Slicing
Bed Adhesion
What is a toothed gear belt that is used to transfer movement in a 3D printer?
Belt
Nozzle
Extruder
Build Plate
What indicates where the “home” or “zero” position is on each print axis?
Endstop
G-code
STL
XYZ
What is the clarity of printed documents or images, achieved using high-quality equipment and maintenance based on resolution, color accuracy, and contrast?
Print Quality
Resolution
Calibration
Print Speed
What is the part of the extruder where the filament is melted and deposited?
Nozzle
Belt
Build Plate
Endstop
What is the process of creating a three-dimensional object by systematically layering material on top of itself?
3D Printing
Subtractive Manufacturing
CNC Machining
Laser Cutting
What is the process of converting a 3D model into layers and generating the instructions for the 3D Printer?
Slicing
Extruding
Calibrating
Retraction
What is the internal structure of a 3D printed object, which can vary in density?
Infill
Support Structures
Raft
Brim
What is the level of detail that a 3D printer can achieve, often measured in microns?
Resolution
Tolerances
Calibration
Print Speed
What is the process of adjusting the printer settings for optimal print quality and accuracy?
Calibration
Slicing
Retraction
Bed Adhesion
