Across
- 3. Process of creating an object by adding material layer by layer.
- 6. The internal structure of a print, which can be solid or patterned.
- 8. The level of detail in a 3D print.
- 9. Biodegradable filament made from renewable resources.
- 10. The vertical movement of the printer head or build plate.
- 15. The thickness of each printed layer; affects print quality and speed.
- 18. A base layer printed under the object to help with adhesion.
- 20. Common 3D file format used for printing.
- 21. The part of the 3D printer that pushes filament through the nozzle.
- 22. How quickly the printer moves while printing.
- 23. Software used to design objects digitally before printing.
- 25. Instructions a printer follows to create the object.
Down
- 1. Deformation of a print due to uneven cooling.
- 2. The process of dividing a model into layers for printing.
- 4. The acceptable deviation in measurements for a printed part.
- 5. The flat surface on which 3D prints are built.
- 7. The small opening at the end of the extruder where melted filament comes out.
- 11. Temporary printed material used to hold up overhangs during printing.
- 12. Thermoplastic material used in fused filament fabrication printing.
- 13. Component that cools printed layers to maintain shape and accuracy.
- 14. Software that slices a CAD model and generates G-code.
- 16. Build surface that warms to help prints stick and prevent warping.
- 17. A part of the model that extends beyond the layer below; may need supports.
- 19. The outer walls of a print.
- 24. Common 3D printing method where material is extruded in layers.
- 26. Software that converts CAD designs into instructions for a printer.