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2.1.2 Terms
Build Plate
The surface on which the Inventor
Ⅱ
S builds an object.
InventorIIS has an extracting magnet build plate, which is
composed of 3 parts: build tape, flexible metal sheet and
magnetic patch. It is convenient for users to take down the
model, and can be used directly as operating platform for
processing model result.
Build Tape
The blue tape that covers Inventor
Ⅱ
’s build plate so
that the object can stick to the build plate well.
Build Volume
The three dimensional amount of space that an object
will use once it is completed. The largest build volume
of Inventor
Ⅱ
S is 150*140*140mm.
Leveling Knobs
Knobs under the build platform that are used for
adjusting the distance between the nozzle and build
plate.
Extruder
The device that draws the filament from the spool,
melts it and pushes it through a nozzle into the build
plate.
Nozzle
Also called “print head”, which located at the bottom
of the extruder where heated filament is squeezed out.
Cooling Fan
To cool the outer assembly of the extruder and gear
motor.
Filament Intake
An opening located at the top of the extruder.
Filament Guide Tube
A black plastic piece that guides the filament from the
filament box to the filament intake.
Filament Cartridge
A specific box for placing FlashForge filament.
Solid Glue Stick
A solid adhesive used for making the model stick to the
build plate firmly.
Unclogging Pin Tool
A tool that used for cleaning and unclogging the
extruder.
Stamping Wrench
A tool that used for seizing the nozzle’s metal cube.
