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The definitive 3D Printing glossary

The definitive 3D Printing glossary

Written by David

January 15, 2020

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This might prove useful for those of us just getting started into 3d printing, as well as for those further advanced in 3d printing.

3D model A 3D design typically produced on a CAD program.

3D modelling The act of using 3D CAD programs to produce a design.

3D printer An additive manufacturing machine that constructs a solid shape by building one layer at a time.

3D printing The act of using an additive manufacturing machine (3D printer) to produce a solid object one layer at a time (also known as additive manufacturing).

3D scan A process that captures the geometry of a real-world object and uses that data to produce a 3D model.

ABS Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is a thermoplastic polymer commonly used in FDM 3D printing.

Acetone treatment A post processing treatment often applied to 3D printed ABS parts to smooth the surface.

Additive manufacturing The process of fabricating a part by adding material in layers (also known as 3D printing).

Amorphous Any noncrystalline solid in which the atoms and […]

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