3d printing comptia 1101

What type of printing creates objects layer by layer using melted material?

FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)

What does FDM stand for?

Fused Deposition Modeling

What is additive manufacturing?

The process of creating objects by building up layers of material

What is the primary benefit of 3D printing on the ISS?

Parts can be printed in space using sent digital models

What type of 3D printer uses melted filament?

Filament printer

What is the most common type of 3D printer?

Filament printer (FDM)

What type of filament is used in FDM printers?

Hard thermoplastic filament

What happens if a 3D printer’s print bed is not level?

The print may fail or be uneven

What is the print bed?

The flat surface where the 3D object is built

What is required of the print bed during printing?

Must be level, clean, and stable

What ensures the object stays in place on the print bed?

Adhesive surface or sticky texture

What is a benefit of filament printers regarding cleanup?

They produce minimal waste and are easy to clean

What is SLA in 3D printing?

Stereolithography

What is another name for SLA printing?

Resin printing

What substance is used in SLA printers?

Liquid resin

What hardens the resin in an SLA printer?

UV light or laser

What moves during SLA printing to expose new resin layers?

Build platform

What is a downside of resin printing?

Requires hazardous material handling and disposal

What safety gear is needed when handling resin?

Protective gloves and eye protection

Which type of printer generally offers finer detail?

SLA printer

Which 3D printer type typically has a larger print bed?

Filament printer

What happens to excess resin in SLA printers?

Must be disposed of as hazardous waste

What is one advantage of filament over resin printing?

Less messy and easier material handling

What is a common issue in 3D printing if the model appears shifted?

Layer shifting

What can cause layer shifting?

Loose belts, skipping motors, or miscalibration

What type of 3D printing uses melted layers?

FDM (Filament)

Which type of 3D printing is used for highly detailed models?

SLA (Resin printing)

Which component feeds the filament into the hotend in FDM printing?

Extruder

Which part melts the filament in a 3D printer?

Print head or hotend

Why is leveling the print bed important?

Ensures adhesion and consistent layers