Practice - Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Process and Working Principle
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Practice Questions
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What is FDM?
💡 Hint: Think about the process of building objects layer by layer.
Name one thermoplastic material used in FDM.
💡 Hint: Consider commonly used plastics in 3D printing.
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What does FDM stand for?
💡 Hint: It's a common term in additive manufacturing.
True or False: FDM can only use PLA as a material.
💡 Hint: Consider the variety of materials mentioned.
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Evaluate the potential applications of using a carbon-fiber reinforced thermoplastic in FDM printing compared to standard PLA.
💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of added material strength and weight in real-world applications.
Discuss the implications of layer thickness selection on the production time and the resolution of an FDM printed part. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Analyze how quality requirements might affect thickness choices.
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