Printer Types - 3-D Printers

Question 1

3D printer

Answer 1

Type of printer that creates images in three dimensions A slice is one layer of the overall 3D model

Question 2

Print Bed/Build Plate

Answer 2

Flat plate where the material will be extruded and built

Question 3

Bed/Build Surface

Answer 3

Sheet placed on top of the base plate that holds the object into position while printing

Question 4

Extruder

Answer 4

Printhead for 3D printers

Question 5

Gears, Motors, and Motion COntrol

Answer 5

Stays in place or move up, down, left, or right

Question 6

Fan

Answer 6

Helps to cool down the melted filament to retain the consistency