1.3. Applications

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does FDM stand for?

   Hint

   It involves the extrusion of a particular kind of material.

2. 2.

   Name one advantage of LOM.

   Hint

   Think about how quickly parts can be layered without complex machinery.

3. 3.

   Which of the following materials is commonly used in FDM?

   • A) Metal
   • B) Paper
   • C) ABS

   Hint

   Think about the types of materials typically associated with 3D printing.

4. 4.

   True or False: LOM requires additional support structures for every build.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how the layers interact in LOM.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the impact of anisotropic mechanical properties of FDM parts in an automotive application. How might this affect performance?

   Hint

   Consider how engineering a part may change based on its orientation in use.

6. 6.

   Design a simple test to compare the tensile strength of parts made with FDM vs. UC. What variables will you control?

   Hint

   Think about all the factors that can affect tensile testing results.