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What is material extrusion defined as?
What is material extrusion defined as?
- A process of creating a product by layering sheets of material
- An additive manufacturing process in which material is selectively dispensed through a nozzle or orifice (correct)
- A subtractive manufacturing process
- A process of manufacturing using laser technology
What is one of the advantages of material extrusion?
What is one of the advantages of material extrusion?
- Fast build speed
- High surface finish and accuracy
- Ability to create complex geometries
- Low cost (correct)
What is the term for the thickness of the material being extruded in the material extrusion process?
What is the term for the thickness of the material being extruded in the material extrusion process?
- Build orientation
- Model build temperature
- Layer thickness (correct)
- Bed temperature
Which of the following is NOT a parameter in the material extrusion process?
Which of the following is NOT a parameter in the material extrusion process?
What is one of the limitations of material extrusion?
What is one of the limitations of material extrusion?
Which of the following applications is NOT a common use of material extrusion?
Which of the following applications is NOT a common use of material extrusion?
What is the process invented by Scott Crump in 1988?
What is the process invented by Scott Crump in 1988?
In what year was the patent granted to Scott Crump for material extrusion?
In what year was the patent granted to Scott Crump for material extrusion?
What is the primary application of Fused deposition modelling (FDM)?
What is the primary application of Fused deposition modelling (FDM)?
What is the name of the process that has the largest installed base of additive manufacturing machines in the world?
What is the name of the process that has the largest installed base of additive manufacturing machines in the world?
What are the other names for Fused deposition modelling (FDM)?
What are the other names for Fused deposition modelling (FDM)?
What is the significance of the year 1988 in the context of material extrusion?
What is the significance of the year 1988 in the context of material extrusion?
What is a limitation of material properties in parts built using Material Extrusion compared to conventional and LPBF techniques?
What is a limitation of material properties in parts built using Material Extrusion compared to conventional and LPBF techniques?
What is the primary function of the 'eForge' system developed by Electronic Alchemy?
What is the primary function of the 'eForge' system developed by Electronic Alchemy?
How many independently controlled extruders are used in the 'eForge' system?
How many independently controlled extruders are used in the 'eForge' system?
What is the build volume of the 'eForge' system?
What is the build volume of the 'eForge' system?
What type of sensors can be manufactured using the 'eForge' system?
What type of sensors can be manufactured using the 'eForge' system?
What is an advantage of the 'eForge' system for astronauts?
What is an advantage of the 'eForge' system for astronauts?
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