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.
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.