| 3D Model |
A digital representation of a three-dimensional object used as a basis for printing. |
| Extruder |
The component of a 3D printer that melts and deposits the filament onto the print bed. |
| Filament |
A material used in 3D printing that is fed into the printer to create layers of an object. |
| Fused Deposition Modeling |
A 3D printing technology that creates objects by melting plastic filament and depositing it layer by layer. |
| Layer Height |
The thickness of each individual layer printed by a 3D printer, affecting surface finish and print time. |
| Post-Processing |
The steps taken after printing to improve surface quality or functionality of the finished object. |
| Print Bed |
The surface on which a 3D object is printed, which provides adhesion for the first layers. |
| Resolution |
The level of detail that a 3D printer can achieve, often measured in microns. |
| Slicing Software |
A computer program that converts a 3D model into a set of instructions for a 3D printer. |
| Support Structure |
Temporary scaffolding used in 3D printing to support overhanging features of a model. |
