MATERIALS
Most common filament for FDM printing, easy to use for beginners.
PLA
Fuses thermoplastic filament layer-by-layer through a heated nozzle.
FDM
Uneven lifting of corners from the bed during printing.
WARPING
The software that converts a 3D model into printer instructions.
SLICER
FDM printing is popular because it is low ______ and widely available.
COST
Flexible filament used in wearables and soft parts.
TPU
Uses a UV laser to cure liquid resin.
SLA
Thin strings of filament connecting separate parts.
STRINGING
Determines how thick each printed layer is.
LAYER HEIGHT
SLA printing provides extremely high ______ for detailed models.
ACCURACY
High-strength thermoplastic, often used in mechanical parts.
NYLON
Fuses polymer powder using a laser without needing supports.
SLS
Misaligned layers in the Z-axis direction.
LAYER SHIFT
Controls how solid or hollow a printed part is.
INFIL PERCENTAGE
SLS does not require these for printing complex parts.
SUPPORTS
Thermoplastic that can resist outdoor heat and UV better than PLA.
ABS
Melts metal powder using a laser for aerospace or medical parts.
DMLS
Material not extruding properly, causing gaps.
UNDER EXTRUSION
Adjusting this can reduce stringing in filament prints.
RETRACTION
MJF produces strong, uniform nylon parts quickly. What does MJF stand for?
MULTI JET FUSION
Transparent filament suitable for see-through prints.
PETG
Deposits liquid binder onto powder to form parts, often full-color.
BINDER JETTING
Bottom layers expand outward causing a “foot” effect.
ELEPHANT FOOT
Improves overhang printing and surface quality by blowing air on the part.
COOLING FAN
Binder Jetting can produce ______-colored prototypes without post-painting.
FULL