3D printing

It is an additive manufacturing process. This topic is part of Manufacturing within Technology. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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3D printing trivia questions

3D printing creates objects by adding material in what way?

Answer: Layer by layer

Bonus fact: It is an additive manufacturing process.

What common material is melted as filament in desktop 3D printers?

Answer: Thermoplastic

Bonus fact: PLA and ABS are common filaments.

What file concept describes the sliced horizontal layers a printer follows?

Answer: Toolpath or G-code

Bonus fact: Slicer software converts a 3D model into printer instructions.

A filament in 3D printing is usually what kind of material?

Answer: Thermoplastic

Bonus fact: Plastic filament is melted and deposited layer by layer.

What does 3D modeling create?

Answer: A mathematical representation of a three-dimensional object

Bonus fact: 3D models are used in games, animation, architecture, product design, engineering, and 3D printing.

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