Process
It prints ---- by ----
Layer
This part melts the plastic.
Nozzle
This is the plastic string used in most 3D printers.
Filament
When plastic curls up at the corners and lifts off the bed, this is called:
Warping
This part of the printer can burn you if touched.
Nozzle
What is called when the digital model is cut into layers before printing
Slicing/Slice
This flat surface holds the print while it is being made.
print bed
Filament usually comes wrapped around this.
Spool
When thin strings of plastic appear between parts of a print, it’s called:
Stringing
You should wait for this to cool before removing a print.
Print Bed
This setting controls how solid the inside of a print is.
Infill
This part pushes filament into the hot nozzle.
The Extruder
This is the easiest and most common filament for beginners.
PLA
When layers don’t stick well to each other, this problem occurs.
Poor Layer Adhesion/ Layer Separation
You should tie back this (and avoid loose clothing) so it doesn’t get caught in moving parts.
Hair
This determines how tall each printed layer is and affects print quality and time.
Layer Height
This part cools the melted plastic as it comes out of the nozzle.
part cooling fan
Filament is measured by this thickness, usually 1.75 mm.
Diameter
When too much plastic comes out and details look messy, this is called:
Over Extrusion
Before you reach inside the printer to fix something, you should do this first.
Turn off the machine
This file format is most commonly exported from 3D modeling software for printing.
STL
This system allows a printer to automatically switch between multiple filaments.
AMS
This is why filament should be stored in a dry place.
Moisture
When the nozzle scrapes or knocks the print loose mid-print, this issue is often caused by poor:
Bed Leveling
This should be used instead of your hands to remove a stuck print.
Tool/Scraper