3D Printing Key Words

3D Printing Key Words

1. 3D File: A 3D file is an electronic file which represents some sort of 3D object that is made using 3D modelling.

2. 3D Model: A 3D model is a mathematical representation of a three dimensional object.

3. ABS: ABS ( Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ) is a material that is used for 3D printing.

4. Buildplate: A build plate is a surface that printed objects stick to during a print. This is needed because, as your printer is creating the object in mid air, it needs some type of base/support from the surface that it's going on .

5. CAD: CAD ( computer aided design ) is the use of computers to help in analysis, creation, modification or optimisation of a design.

6. Extruder: An extruder is the part of a 3D printer that is responsible for melting, filling in, and pushing out the filament.

7. Hardening: The process of something becoming hard. In 3D printing, the filament hardens as it cools to create aplastic material.

8. Infill: Infill is a pattern structure that is found inside of 3D printed objects.

9. Nozzle: A nozzle is an object designed to control he direction of the flow of fluid.

10. Slicing: Slicing in 3D printing is basically when your design is sliced into different, individual layers.

11. PLA: PLA ( Polylactic Acid) is one of the most famous materials used for desktop 3D printing

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