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What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes Additive Manufacturing from conventional machining?
What is the typical starting point for the Additive Manufacturing process?
What is a common limitation of Rapid Prototyping technologies?
What is the main difference between Additive Manufacturing and subtractive processes?
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What is a trend in manufacturing industries that Additive Manufacturing can help address?
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What is the primary purpose of Rapid Prototyping Technology?
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What is a characteristic of the layers produced in Additive Manufacturing?
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What is a limitation of conventional machining processes?
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What is the primary material used in Stereolithography (SLA) process?
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What is a characteristic of the surface of parts produced by plastic-based FDM machines?
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What is the purpose of the ultraviolet oven in the SLA process?
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What is the appearance of the epoxy resin after full curing?
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What is an advantage of FDM machines?
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How does the laser beam function in the SLA process?
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What is a common application of FDM parts?
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What is the state of the acrylate resin during the build process?
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What is a limitation of FDM process?
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What is the purpose of the platform in the SLA process?
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How does the Three Dimensional Printing (3DP) process work?
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What is the role of the piston in the 3DP process?
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What happens to the excess liquid after each layer is solidified?
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What is the purpose of the binder in the 3DP process?
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What is the characteristic of the material produced by SLA after full curing?
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What is the final step in the 3DP process?
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What is one of the strengths of the LOM process?
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What is a weakness of the LOM process?
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What is one of the applications of LOM parts?
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In the FDM process, what is extruded from a fine nozzle?
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What is the purpose of the second nozzle in the FDM process?
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What is one of the materials used in the FDM process?
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What happens to the support structure in the FDM process?
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What is a common use of LOM parts?
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What is the primary advantage of Rapid Tooling over conventional tooling?
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What is the main purpose of SLA 'cages' in spinal disc implant surgery?
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What is the primary characteristic of Rapid Manufacturing?
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What is a common application of Rapid Prototyping technology?
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What is the main benefit of using layer-manufacturing techniques in Rapid Manufacturing?
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What is a key limitation of Rapid Tooling?
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When is Rapid Manufacturing suitable?
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What is the primary purpose of Rapid Prototyping?
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