3D Printing Technologies
What does FDM stand for?
Fused Deposition Modeling
What type of filament is best for flexibility?
TPU
What does CAD stand for?
Computer Aided Design
What determines the internal structure of a print?
Infill
Name a safety practice that you should follow when removing supports from your completed 3D print?
Wear safety glasses. Broken filament hurts the eyeballs.
What is an advantage of SLA over FDM?
Higher detail and smoother surface finish
What is the temperature range for printing PLA?
190-220°C
What is the primary purpose of CAD in 3D printing?
To create and design 3D models
Which setting controls the rate of movement of the mechanical components of the 3D printer?
Print speed
What type of material is used on an FDM printer?
Filament. Examples include: PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS
Name one advantage of FDM printing.
Cheap and/or fast.
What is the recommended build plate temperature for PETG?
75°C
What does CAM stand for?
Computer-Aided Manufacturing
What is the purpose of support structures?
To support overhangs and complex geometries
0.4 mm
What is the primary material used in SLA printing?
Photopolymer resin
What is the temperature range for PETG?
220-250°C
Name a popular CAD software used in 3D printing.
Inventor, Solidworks, TinkerCAD, Blender, AutoCAD
What setting controls the thickness of each printed layer?
Layer height
What external supplies can you use to help increase build plate adhesion?
Glue stick
What is the main purpose of a 3D printer?
To create 3D objects from digital models
Which filament is biodegradable?
PLA
What is the purpose of a Slicing program?
To convert a 3D model into instructions for a 3D printer (aka GCODE).
Which build plate adhesion type is the strongest?
Raft
When designing multiple parts to fit together, what should you incorporate into your design to ensure that they fit properly?
Tolerance (aka air gap)