3D Print Technology Crossword

3. Deformation of a print due to uneven cooling.
4. Fan – Component that cools printed layers to maintain shape and accuracy.
5. Common 3D file format used for printing.
8. A part of the model that extends beyond the layer below; may need supports.
10. Biodegradable filament made from renewable resources.
11. A base layer printed under the object to help with adhesion.
13. Common 3D printing method where material is extruded in layers.
14. acceptable deviation in measurements for a printed part.
17. The level of detail in a 3D print.
18. Manufacturing – Process of creating an object by adding material layer by layer.
20. The thickness of each printed layer; affects print quality and speed.
21. How quickly the printer moves while printing.
24. The process of dividing a model into layers for printing.
25. Build surface that warms to help prints stick and prevent warping.

1. The vertical movement of the printer head or build plate.
2. Software that slices a CAD model and generates G-code.
5. Temporary printed material used to hold up overhangs during printing.
6. – The part of the 3D printer that pushes filament through the nozzle.
7. – Thermoplastic material used in fused filament fabrication printing.
9. Instructions a printer follows to create the object.
12. (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) – Software that converts CAD designs into instructions for a printer.
15. (Computer-Aided Design) – Software used to design objects digitally before printing.
16. The outer walls of a print.
19. The internal structure of a print, which can be solid or patterned.
22. The small opening at the end of the extruder where melted filament comes out.
23. Plate – The flat surface on which 3D prints are built.