Printer Types - 3-D Printers Flashcards
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3D printer
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Type of printer that creates images in three dimensions A slice is one layer of the overall 3D model
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Print Bed/Build Plate
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Flat plate where the material will be extruded and built
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Bed/Build Surface
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Sheet placed on top of the base plate that holds the object into position while printing
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Extruder
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Printhead for 3D printers
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Gears, Motors, and Motion COntrol
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Stays in place or move up, down, left, or right
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Fan
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Helps to cool down the melted filament to retain the consistency
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