About 3D Printing
This is the process of building an object layer by layer using a digital model
What is 3D printing?
This is the CAD software we will be using to create 3D models during this camp...
What is Tinkercad?
This feature lets you make a hole in another object.
What is the hole tool (or hole shape)?
A field or job area that uses 3D printing.
What is medicine / engineering / education / etc.? (Accept reasonable answers)
Name one example of a useful or creative item you can 3D print...
What is...
Many answers are acceptable
The type of software that turns your model into printable layers.
What is slicing software?
You press this to make an identical shape appear.
What is duplicate (or Ctrl + D) or Copy (Ctrl +C) and Paste (Ctrl + V)
One way 3D printing can help people or animals.
What is a prosthetic / assistive device / pet wheelchair, etc.? (Accept reasonable answers)
The “3D” in 3D printing stands for this...
What is three-dimensional?
This happens when the printer builds the object layer by layer.
What is the printing process?
You use this black shape above an object to raise or lower it.
What is the black cone?
It saves money on prototypes and small runs.
What is cost-effective?
The material most often used in beginner 3D printers.
What is plastic filament?
What are the three main phases of 3D printing?
This action combines two or more shapes into one object
What is grouping?
You can tailor a design to fit a specific user or need.
What is customizable?
Name of the two most common ways that 3D prints can be exported for a printer to read...
What is an STL or an OBJ? Will also accept AMF or 3MF
This code file that tells the printer what to do and where to go.
What is G-code?
You use this tool to make objects line up perfectly.
What is the align tool?
3D printing is fast! This benefit means quick turnaround from idea to product.
What is rapid production?