Practice Printing/building (5.5) - Introduction - Additive Manufacturing
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is Additive Manufacturing?

💡 Hint: Think about how 3D printers create objects.

Question 2 Easy

Name one advantage of Additive Manufacturing.

💡 Hint: Consider the waste and speed compared to traditional methods.

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Question 1

What year did Additive Manufacturing begin?

1980
1984
1990

💡 Hint: Think about who first developed the technology.

Question 2

True or False: Additive Manufacturing results in significant material waste.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how material is added rather than removed in this process.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A company relies on traditional machining processes but is considering transitioning to Additive Manufacturing. Discuss the potential advantages it could gain, focusing on time and cost considerations.

💡 Hint: Think about how rapid design changes affect production timelines and costs.

Challenge 2 Hard

You are tasked with designing a new medical device using AM. Identify the key steps you would follow from concept to quality testing using the additive manufacturing process.

💡 Hint: Consider the flow from design stages to testing and final production.

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