3.4.3 - Additive Manufacturing
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Practice Questions
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What is additive manufacturing?
💡 Hint: Think about how it differs from traditional manufacturing.
Name one common material used in additive manufacturing.
💡 Hint: Consider the materials you might find in 3D printers.
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What is the main characteristic of additive manufacturing?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials are added, not removed.
Additive manufacturing allows for which of the following?
💡 Hint: Consider how the objects are formed.
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You are designing a custom part for an aircraft wing. Describe how additive manufacturing could benefit this project and what materials you might consider.
💡 Hint: Think about the requirements for aerodynamics and weight.
Analyze the potential environmental benefits of using additive manufacturing over traditional methods.
💡 Hint: Consider the whole manufacturing lifecycle from design to delivery.
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