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3D Printer Parts Guide
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
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21st Jun 2019