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What you need to know for 3d printing? What parts make up a 3d printer?In 3D printing, here are some common jargon and names for parts that you may encounter along the way. Filament: A material (often plastic) manufactured into a long strand (like a cable). These are used by some types of 3D printers to manufacture objects. Extruder: The part of the machine where the material is melted. Nozzle: A small hole from which melted filament is pushed (“extruded”) out of. Bed: The surfac …

Everyone is talking about 3D printing these days, but what exactly is it? Here’s a quick guide to what all this about, including how a 3d printer works and what it can do.What is a 3D printer?3D printers are a new generation of machines that can make everyday things. They’re remarkable because they can produce different kinds of objects, in different materials, all from the same machine.A 3D printer can make pretty much anything from ceramic cups to plastic toys, metal machine parts, stonew …