Frequently Used Terms

Terms We Use Often On Our Website

And What They Mean

Terms/Definitions Listed In Alphabetical Order

Words That Are Underlined And Bolded Also Have Their Definitions On This Page



2-DIMENSIONAL (2D) : An object that is essentially flat. You normally are only able to see and interact with one side of a 2D object at a time; an example would be a sheet of paper of a desk. The object represents itself on the X and Y Cartesian Coordinates . A 2D object will have 2 of the 3 Cartesian Coordinates, never all 3.

: An object that is essentially flat. You normally are only able to see and interact with one side of a 2D object at a time; an example would be a sheet of paper of a desk. The object represents itself on the X and Y . A 2D object will have 2 of the 3 Cartesian Coordinates, never all 3. 3-DIMENSIONAL (3D) : An object with multiple sides that you can see and interact with at once; an example would be a ball. The object represents itself on the X, Y, and Z Cartesian coördinates .

: An object with multiple sides that you can see and interact with at once; an example would be a ball. The object represents itself on the X, Y, and Z . 3D MODEL: A 3D Model is the representation of your object within a Design File. You use CAD/CAM software to design/model your 3D Object.

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A 3D Model is the representation of your object within a Design File. You use software to design/model your Object. ACRYLIC : A See-through/transparent Plastic often used for the Frame of 3D Printers.

: A See-through/transparent often used for the Frame of 3D Printers. ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING : This method of manufacturing is quickly becoming synonymous with 3D Printing. Additive Manufacturing starts off with the smallest amount/unit of the manufacturing material and continues to add that material in layers until the object is created; think about pouring the layers to bake a cake, it is also known as Controlled Material Addition. A 3D Printer uses a model/design file to create a 3D object. It can be likened to an architect (the Design File) providing the blueprint for the structure to the builder (the 3D Printer). Another primary manufacturing method is the Subtractive Manufacturing process primarily used by CNC machines.

: This method of manufacturing is quickly becoming synonymous with 3D Printing. Additive Manufacturing starts off with the smallest amount/unit of the manufacturing material and continues to add that material in layers until the object is created; think about pouring the layers to bake a cake, it is also known as Controlled Material Addition. A 3D Printer uses a model/design file to create a object. It can be likened to an architect (the Design File) providing the blueprint for the structure to the builder (the 3D Printer). Another primary manufacturing method is the process primarily used by machines. AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION: For a 3D Printer, Automatic Calibration is simply the Printer saving you the manual process of centering the Print Head, and any other adjustment, over the Print Bed before each 3D Printing project. 3D Printers normally accomplish this using sensors that tell the Printer where the Print Head is along the Axes of the Printer. This is a highly desired feature, especially one we highly recommend to those who are new to 3D Printing. Some 3D Printers include a feature known as Automatic Material Recognition but simply include it as a feature of Automatic Calibration. Automatic Material Recognition (AMR), is the ability of a 3D Printer to sense the type of Filament that has been loaded and set the Print Temperature of the Extruder accordingly. An example of a 3D Printer that uses AMR is the Robox. B



CMOS SENSOR: A CMOS (Complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor) Sensor is a type of sensor that is used by most 3D Scanners in order to sense light and capture the image of an object. A CMOS Sensor is sometimes referred to as an Active-Pixel Sensor. You have the Sensor/Pixel Sensor itself, which detects light, and the circuitry/computer components (made with the CMOS process) which actively interpret the information allowing devices (such as 3D Scanners and Digital Cameras) to convert that information into an image. The information gathered is represented in Pixels.

CFF (COMPOSITE FILAMENT FABRICATION): Similar to FDM, this seems to be a term coined by the Makers of the Mark One 3D Printer to describe a 3D Printer that can use Composites (such as Carbon Fiber and Fiberglass) to make 3D objects.

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COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD): is the use of computer systems to help in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. See CAD/CAM Software definition for more information.

CROWD FUNDING : Crowd-Funding is a very effective strategy that is used in many aspects of business and technology. It allows a person or business to present their idea to the public and they are able to receive funding by offering perks and incentives to those that help them in funding the project. Good examples would be Kickstarter and IndieGoGo.

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: Crowd-Funding is a very effective strategy that is used in many aspects of business and technology. It allows a person or business to present their idea to the public and they are able to receive funding by offering perks and incentives to those that help them in funding the project. Good examples would be Kickstarter and IndieGoGo. DC MOTOR: A DC (Direct Current) Motor is used in place of a Stepper Motor in some 3D Printers as DC Motors offer more accuracy and power capability as the power is regulated by how much voltage is provided to the motor. An example of a 3D Printer using DC Motors is the RAPPY 3D Printer.

in some 3D Printers as DC Motors offer more accuracy and power capability as the power is regulated by how much voltage is provided to the motor. An example of a 3D Printer using DC Motors is the RAPPY 3D Printer. DELTA DESIGN/3D Printer: Delta 3D Printers are Printers that normally use 3 Stepper Motors rather than 2 to move the Print head/Extruder along the Axes (see cartesian coördinates definition) of the 3D Printer; the third Stepper Motor normally allows a smoother and faster operation, particularly when the Printer is being heavily used. Though all 3D Printers move left-to-right, back-to-front, and top-to-bottom, Delta Printers do not dedicate a Stepper Motor to a specific axis allowing them to run more smoothly. Also, because Delta Printers move the Extruder in a circular manner rather than straight lines you save the time taken by traditional 3D Printers to move the Extruder off of your object and then back on at a different point in order to complete a Layer or start a new one. You can easily recognize a Delta Printer due to it having 3 Effector /Control arms that move the Extruder . You can find Delta Printers here.

DO IT YOURSELF (DIY) : 3D Printers that come as an un-assembled or partly assembled kit with either some or most of the assembly labor complete, leaving the rest of the assembly to make the Printer operational left to you. If offered, this will be the option for obtaining your 3D Printer with the least cost to you. Though this option can be intimidating to beginners, Makers tend to offer tutorials and support and there is usually already a decently sized community behind any 3D Printer, especially Open Source ones, that you can turn to for help.

: 3D Printers that come as an un-assembled or partly assembled kit with either some or most of the assembly labor complete, leaving the rest of the assembly to make the Printer operational left to you. If offered, this will be the option for obtaining your 3D Printer with the least cost to you. Though this option can be intimidating to beginners, tend to offer tutorials and support and there is usually already a decently sized community behind any 3D Printer, especially ones, that you can turn to for help. DYE : Is a substance, usually derived from plants, that has the ability to bond with objects, such as Printer Filaments, and stain/color them. An example of a Filament that works well with Dying is the Taulman 645 Filament.

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: Is a substance, usually derived from plants, that has the ability to bond with objects, such as Printer Filaments, and stain/color them. An example of a Filament that works well with Dying is the Taulman 645 Filament. ELECTROLESS PLATING: Is the plating of metals without the use of an external electric charge, but rather a purely chemical reaction generates the negative charge needed for binding. This plating method is most commonly seen in PCB construction.

Is the plating of metals without the use of an external electric charge, but rather a purely chemical reaction generates the negative charge needed for binding. This plating method is most commonly seen in construction. ELECTROPLATING: Is the process of binding/adding a metal to a surface through the use of chemicals and an external electric current. Electroplating is commonly used in PCB construction.

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OPEN SOURCE: Meaning, free access to a product’s design/blueprint, for you to change or reproduce for your own purposes. The philosophy of the communal sharing and improvement of an idea, object, and so on. Information is shared freely and patents are not involved. Usually anyone can improve upon an open source project. The RepRap project is recognized as the originator of Open Source 3D Printers.

Meaning, free access to a product’s design/blueprint, for you to change or reproduce for your own purposes. The philosophy of the communal sharing and improvement of an idea, object, and so on. Information is shared freely and patents are not involved. Usually anyone can improve upon an open source project. The RepRap project is recognized as the originator of Open Source 3D Printers. OUT-OF-THE-BOX/OUT-THE-BOX: 3D Printers and other devices that come to you fully assembled and ready to use right away.

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3D Printers and other devices that come to you fully assembled and ready to use right away. PCB BOARD/PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD: PCB is short for Printed Circuit Board; even though it is likely a poor use of English to say PCB Board since you are effectively saying, “Printed Circuit Board Board”, you will generally see it written this way as there are many aspects of PCB’s and their manufacture and that term tends to be easily specified. A Circuit Board is simply a board/flat surface with pathways “drawn” into it with a Conductive material, usually Copper; Circuit Boards allows an electronic device to communicate with its various components as well as with other electronics. A general comparison is how streets are laid out in a city connecting various neighborhoods; the streets would be the Conductive material, the way they are laid out the pattern, and the neighborhoods the various components. Circuit Boards are almost always referred to as Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) due to the process by which they are made. A Printed Circuit Board involves the Surface (usually a flat material), the Conductive material (usually a pure metal such as Silver or Copper), and a Soldering machine (in our case a 3D Printer) or other device that is used to etch the pathways/required pattern on to the Surface. While PCB construction in general most often uses a Semi-additive method most personally-affordable 3D Printers use either a purely Subtractive or Additive method. Some 3D Printers, such as the Fabtotum, make PCB’s using a Subtractive Manufacturing process; the most common being PCB Milling . Some others, such as the EX, use an Additive Manufacturing Process. One popular Additive PCB process is Chemical Etching .

PCB is short for Printed Circuit Board; even though it is likely a poor use of English to say PCB Board since you are effectively saying, “Printed Circuit Board Board”, you will generally see it written this way as there are many aspects of PCB’s and their manufacture and that term tends to be easily specified. A Circuit Board is simply a board/flat surface with pathways “drawn” into it with a material, usually Copper; Circuit Boards allows an electronic device to communicate with its various components as well as with other electronics. A general comparison is how streets are laid out in a city connecting various neighborhoods; the streets would be the Conductive material, the way they are laid out the PCB MILLING: The Subtractive Process of removing areas of Conductive material (usually Copper or Silver) from a PCB to create the desired circuit patterns.

The of removing areas of material (usually Copper or Silver) from a to create the desired circuit patterns. PIXEL: A Pixel is simply the smallest unit of an image that a device can interpret/understand. For example, a 1080p Television screen can interpret 1920 Pixels vertically and 1080 Pixels horizontally across the screen. The greater amount of Pixels that devices such as Televisions, Photo and Video Cameras, and other devices that display and/or capture images can understand will result in a higher Resolution image. Higher Resolution images will look sharper/clearer. You can especially see the difference when you have two images that have a considerably different number of Pixels within displayed on a large screen or when observed up close.

A Pixel is simply the smallest unit of an image that a device can interpret/understand. For example, a 1080p Television screen can interpret 1920 Pixels vertically and 1080 Pixels horizontally across the screen. The greater amount of Pixels that devices such as Televisions, Photo and Video Cameras, and other devices that display and/or capture images can understand will result in a higher image. Higher Resolution images will look sharper/clearer. You can especially see the difference when you have two images that have a considerably different number of Pixels within displayed on a large screen or when observed up close. PHOTOPOLYMER: Is a Polymer that changes when exposed to light. Stereolithographic/Photo-Activated 3D printers use Resins that are Photopolymers; beams of light cause the Resin to harden in certain areas allowing those Printers to build a 3D object. Objects Printed Using Taulman 618

Is a that changes when exposed to light. 3D printers use that are Photopolymers; beams of light cause the to harden in certain areas allowing those Printers to build a 3D object. PLA-ONLY Printer : Is a 3D Printer that does not come with a heated Print Bed which is very important for Printing with ABS Filament. These 3D Printers will only work well using lower heat Filaments such as PLA. The recommended operating temperature range of PLA Filament is 180 to 220 degrees Celsius/356 to 428 degrees Fahrenheit . PLA-Only Printers will have a similar operating temperature range. Note that the operating temperature for 3D Printers refers to the temperature of the Print Nozzle/Extruder and not the temperature at which that Filament melts in general .

: Is a 3D Printer that does not come with a heated Print Bed which is very important for Printing with ABS Filament. These 3D Printers will only work well using lower heat Filaments such as PLA. The recommended operating temperature range of PLA Filament is . PLA-Only Printers will have a similar operating temperature range. . PLASTIC : Plastic is a material normally created by combining natural and synthetic substances into Polymers . Plastics are moldable (generally easy to shape into an object you wish).

: Plastic is a material normally created by combining natural and synthetic substances into . Plastics are moldable (generally easy to shape into an object you wish). PLOTTING (PLOTTER) : Plotting is the use of a Plotter, a Printer integrated with a computer. A Plotter excels at producing large, High Resolution drawings quickly. At one time Plotters were used extensively in the creation of hard copy’s of CAD designs (blueprints).

: Plotting is the use of a Plotter, a Printer integrated with a computer. A Plotter excels at producing large, High drawings quickly. At one time Plotters were used extensively in the creation of hard copy’s of designs (blueprints). PLUG-AND-PLAY: When referring to 3D Printers, Plug-and-play simply means that upon connecting your 3D Printer to your computer (Usually via USB ), it will automatically install/enable all necessary software so you can Print right away; no fumbling with drivers or searching the internet for extra software just to get your Printer to work. We highly recommend such Printers for those purchasing their first 3D Printer or those who will be using one for the first time.

When referring to 3D Printers, Plug-and-play simply means that upon connecting your 3D Printer to your computer (Usually via ), it will automatically install/enable all necessary software so you can Print right away; no fumbling with drivers or searching the internet for extra software just to get your Printer to work. POINT-AND-SHOOT: Similar to digital cameras, a Point-and-Shoot 3D Scanner allows you to take images of your object simply by pointing the Scanner at the object and normally capturing an image/scanning the object through the push of one or a few buttons. Point-and-Shoot also implies that the 3D Scanner automatically chooses the best settings for you automatically while you are capturing your object making these Scanners excellent for beginners. A good example of a Point-and-Shoot Scanner is the Fuel 3D Scanner.

Similar to digital cameras, a Point-and-Shoot 3D Scanner allows you to take images of your object simply by pointing the Scanner at the object and normally capturing an image/scanning the object through the push of one or a few buttons. Point-and-Shoot also implies that the 3D Scanner automatically chooses the best settings for you automatically while you are capturing your object making these Scanners excellent for beginners. A good example of a Point-and-Shoot Scanner is the Fuel 3D Scanner. POLAR COORDINATES/POLAR COORDINATE SYSTEM: The Polar Coordinate System is used by Delta Printers as opposed to the Cartesian Coordinate System used by traditional 3D Printers. Rather than being restricted to straight lines of motion the Polar System allows for motion in-between straight line angles. This allows Delta Printers to move more smoothly than traditional 3D Printers which results in faster Printing as well as Printing that may even be more accurate since there are no abrupt stops during Printing which may cause unwanted vibration in the Frame of the Printer. The constant jerk exhibited by some traditional 3D Printers can even warp Frames over time that aren’t very rigid; depending on how warped your Frame becomes it will negatively affect your Print accuracy by or small amount or even drastically.

RAPID PROTOTYPING : Rapid Prototyping is a group of techniques to quickly fabricate/build a scale model of a physical part or assembly using three-dimensional Computer Aided Design (CAD) data.

: Rapid Prototyping is a group of techniques to quickly fabricate/build a scale model of a physical part or assembly using three-dimensional data. RESIN: Resin is a natural material that comes from plants and trees that is normally similar to maple/pancake syrup in consistency. An example of a Printer that uses Resin for Prints is the Peachy 3D Printer.

Resin is a natural material that comes from plants and trees that is normally similar to maple/pancake syrup in consistency. An example of a Printer RESOLUTION : The smallest unit of measurement for Resolution is called a Pixel . The term “Resolution” is sometimes interchanged with the term “Definition”; for example, a television that has the high display Resolution of 1280 Pixels by 720 Pixels would be callled a High Definition television. The term Resolution is usually used when referring to capturing an image or Model , such as with a 3D Scanner. Definition usually refers to the quality of a display, such as the screen of your computer or television. In reference to 3D Printers the Resolution is usually discussed pertaining to the size/diameter of the Print nozzle/Extruder tip and the positional accuracy (how many and how close together the steps of movement are) of the motors (commonly Stepper Motors) that move the Print nozzle/Extruder along its Axes (see Cartesian Coordinates above). As a rule-of-thumb, the smaller the diameter of the Extruder tip and the greater the accuracy of the motors the finer the resolution your object can be Printed in resulting in a higher quality Prints. Think of comparing the same movie watched in High Definition (720p) and Full High Definition (1080p/Blu-ray quality). For 3D Scanners the Resolution is determined by the overall quality of the imaging equipment. Most 3D Scanners use one or more high quality cameras to take images. Some Scanners also incorporate lasers, such as the MatterForm 3D Scanner. Generally, the higher the number of Pixels a scanner can process/handle will mean higher Resolution and in turn a higher quality model to work with or copy of your object.

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: The smallest unit of measurement for Resolution is called a . The term “Resolution” is sometimes interchanged with the term “Definition”; for example, a television that has the high display Resolution of 1280 by 720 would be callled a television. The term Resolution is usually used when referring to capturing an image or , such as with a 3D Scanner. Definition usually refers to the quality of a display, such as the screen of your computer or television. In reference to 3D Printers the Resolution is usually discussed pertaining to the size/diameter of the Print nozzle/Extruder tip and the positional accuracy (how many and how close together the steps of movement are) of the motors (commonly Stepper Motors) that move the Print nozzle/Extruder along its (see Cartesian Coordinates above). As a rule-of-thumb, the smaller the diameter of the Extruder tip and the greater the accuracy of the motors the finer the resolution your object can be Printed in resulting in a higher quality Prints. Think of comparing the same movie watched in High Definition (720p) and Full High Definition (1080p/Blu-ray quality). For 3D Scanners the Resolution is determined by the overall quality of the imaging equipment. Most 3D Scanners use one or more high quality cameras to take images. Some Scanners also incorporate lasers, such as the MatterForm 3D Scanner. Generally, the higher the number of Pixels a scanner can process/handle will mean higher Resolution and in turn a higher quality model to work with or copy of your object. SECURE DIGITAL/SD CARD : An SD card is simply a data storage device, similar to a USB flash drive, that you can use to store design files on. A SD Card Reader allows your computer or 3D Printer to read the data on the card.

: An SD card is simply a data storage device, similar to a flash drive, that you can use to store design files on. A SD Card Reader allows your computer or 3D Printer to read the data on the card. SEMI-ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS: A method of manufacturing that combines elements from both Additive and Subtractive manufacturing. Semi-additive Manufacturing is often used in the construction of PCB ‘s. Under this process a PCB comes with a Layer of Conductive material (usually Copper) already on it. The areas of the Conductive material that WILL NOT form pathways are removed. The desired pathways left over are touched over with additional Conductive material to ensure uniformity/a working path and to adjust the Layer height of the pathways if desired.

A method of manufacturing that combines elements from both and manufacturing. Semi-additive Manufacturing is often used in the construction of ‘s. Under this process a PCB comes with a of material (usually Copper) already on it. The areas of the Conductive material that form pathways are removed. The desired pathways left over are touched over with additional Conductive material to ensure uniformity/a working path and to adjust the height of the pathways if desired. SERVO/SERVO-MOTOR: Is a type of motor normally used in robotics that operates by feedback; instead of sticking to defined parameters like a Stepper Motor does, a Servo Motor uses sensors to determine its position for the job it has to do.

Is a type of motor normally used in robotics that operates by feedback; instead of sticking to defined parameters like a does, a Servo Motor uses sensors to determine its position for the job it has to do. SMART/SMART 3D Printer : The A3DP website refers to Smart 3D Printers as Printers that are mostly plug-and-play (simple setup requiring at most the installation of one piece of software on your computer), have WiFi or other means of internet connection built-in, able to remote control your Printer, applications such as controlling your 3D Printer with your Smartphone/Tablet; the Printer must come with at least these features standard.

: The A3DP website refers to Smart 3D Printers as Printers that are mostly plug-and-play (simple setup requiring at most the installation of one piece of software on your computer), have or other means of internet connection built-in, able to remote control your Printer, applications such as controlling your 3D Printer with your Smartphone/Tablet; the Printer must come with at least these features standard. SOLDERING: Soldering is the use of Solder (a metal alloy that is heated and used to join other pieces of metal; used often in the construction of electronics/PCB’s) to join multiple pieces of metal together. Soldering is commonly used in the construction of Circuit Boards (also known as Printed Circuit Boards)

START-UP : A Start-Up is a business that is in its infancy stages. It can be a physical product, software, or even just an idea in the making. A Start-Up is also usually in search of funding to launch the business/product.

: A Start-Up is a business that is in its infancy stages. It can be a physical product, software, or even just an idea in the making. A Start-Up is also usually in search of funding to launch the business/product. STEP: In relation to a 3D Printer, a Step is the smallest distance a motor ( Stepper Motor ) can move the Print Nozzle/Extruder Head along the Axes of the Printer. The greater the number of Steps a 3D Printer can accomplish is the more accurate your Prints will be, resulting in higher quality, more detailed objects. For 3D Scanners (turn-table 3D Scanners), the Scanner normally takes one image/picture for every Step. Similar to 3D Printers, the more Steps a 3D Scanner can accomplish will be the higher the Resolution of the scanned object.

In relation to a 3D Printer, a Step is the smallest distance a motor ( ) can move the Print Nozzle/Extruder Head along the Axes of the Printer. The greater the number of Steps a 3D Printer can accomplish is the more accurate your Prints will be, resulting in higher quality, more detailed objects. For 3D Scanners (turn-table 3D Scanners), the Scanner normally takes one image/picture for every Step. Similar to 3D Printers, the more Steps a 3D Scanner can accomplish will be the higher the of the scanned object. STEPPER/STEP MOTOR : See “ The Parts Of A 3D Printer” Page

: See “ Page STEREOLITHOGRAPHIC/PHOTO-ACTIVATED 3D Printer: 3D Printers in this category use light intensity with special Curable (See Curing ) Photopolymer Resins . The Resins harden in the area hit with a beam of light allowing the Printer to build your object. These Resins are considered the Filament for these Printers. Although, in most cases, both Photo-Activated and FDM Printers heat their Filament first, Photo-Activated Printers don’t force the heated Filament through an Extruder/Print Nozzle . These 3D Printers pour/add Resin to a container and light is beamed at alternating intensity to build your object within the container. When your object is complete you simply remove the finished product from the container. Think of an ice tray as the container, the water as the Resin, and the coldness of your freezer that hardens the water in the cubes of the ice tray as the intensity that hardens your Resin . Examples of Printers that use this method are the Lumifold and Peachy 3D Printer. You may also see this method of 3D Printing referred to as Photolithographic, Photo-Initiated, and other similar terms.

STYLUS CUTTING: Stylus Cutting is simply the term some 3D Printer Makers use when stating that their device has the ability to E ngrave objects.

SUBTRACTIVE MANUFACTURING : A method of manufacturing primarily used by cutting machines such as CNC machines. This method/process of manufacturing is often simply called machining and is a type of Controlled Material Removal; starting with an object(s) larger than your desired end product and cutting away the unnecessary parts until you get your final object. Subtractive Manufacturing is the exact opposite of Additive Manufacturing which starts with the smallest size of the material and builds upon it. A person using the Subtractive Process is often called a Machinist, even though there are many other methods of manufacturing that fall under that term as well.

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: A method of manufacturing primarily used by cutting machines such as machines. This method/process of manufacturing is often simply called machining and is a type of Controlled Material Removal; starting with an object(s) larger than your desired end product and cutting away the unnecessary parts until you get your final object. Subtractive Manufacturing is the exact opposite of which starts with the smallest size of the material and builds upon it. A person using the Subtractive Process is often called a Machinist, even though there are many other methods of manufacturing that fall under that term as well. TEXTURE/TEXTURE MAPPING: Texture is the detail added to a 3D Object using CAD/CAM software. These details include color, lighting, depth, and other aspects of the object. Adding Texture to your 3D object is called Texture Mapping. View the “What Is A 3D Printer Design File?“, article for information on how various CAD/CAD programs use Texture.

Texture is the detail added to a Object using software. These details include color, lighting, depth, and other aspects of the object. Adding Texture to your 3D object is called Texture Mapping. View the “What Is A 3D Printer Design File?“, article for information on how various CAD/CAD programs use Texture. THERMOPLASTIC: Is a Polymer that becomes moldable once it is heated above a specific temperature. The 3D Printer Filaments on this website are examples of Thermoplastics.

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ULTRA-FINE PARTICLES (UFP) : As pertaining to 3D Printing, UFP’s are very small particles of Printer Filament that stay in the air during and after an object has been 3D Printed. UFP’s are commonly known as Fumes . Excessive exposure, such as Printing in an unventilated area, can cause respiratory/breathing issues. We always recommend Printing in a well ventilated environment such as opening a window and we encourage the use of a window fan.

: As pertaining to 3D Printing, UFP’s are very small particles of Printer Filament that stay in the air during and after an object has been 3D Printed. UFP’s are commonly known as . Excessive exposure, such as Printing in an unventilated area, can cause respiratory/breathing issues. We always recommend Printing in a well ventilated environment such as opening a window and we encourage the use of a window fan. USB: Almost all 3D Printers offer a physical connection to your computer, this is usually accomplished through a USB connection, this is the same connection that you are most likely already familiar with as it is used by many standard (print on paper) home printers as well as keyboards, flash drives, ETC.

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Almost all 3D Printers offer a physical connection to your computer, this is usually accomplished through a USB connection, this is the same connection that you are most likely already familiar with as it is used by many standard (print on paper) home printers as well as keyboards, flash drives, ETC. VOLUME: Refers to the capacity of a 3D Printer, 3D Scanner, or other device. For example; the maximum height of the range of vertical motion for the Extruder Head combined with the maximum dimensions of the Print Bed dictate the maximum size of an object it can Print. For a 3D Scanner, the Scan Volume is simply the maximum dimensions of an object it can Scan, this is usually dictated by the dimensions of the Bed/turn-table and the range of motion of the camera(s) and Laser(s), if equipped. Some devices do not have a set maximum Volume. Point-and-Shoot 3D Scanners are only limited by how much its software can accammodate as they are basically digital cameras that are optimized to recreate the object 3-Dimensionally for manipulation and/or 3D Printing. An example of a Point-and-Shoot 3D Scanner is the Fuel 3D Scanner. Some 3D Printers, such as Stereolithographic 3D Printers, are only limited by the amount of Filament you have as well as the size of the container you available to Print the object in. An example of a 3D Printer with this capability is the Peachy.

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WIFI : WiFi is the short name for the term “Wireless Fidelity”. WiFi uses radio waves to broadcast a network, such as the Internet, wirelessly between devices such as computers.

: WiFi is the short name for the term “Wireless Fidelity”. WiFi uses radio waves to broadcast a network, such as the Internet, wirelessly between devices such as computers. WIKIPEDIA: A free to use online encyclopedia where information is uploaded, edited, and verified by thousands of users from around the world.

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