HEAD OR HOTEND
It moves in the X and Y axes by melting the filament of
material and depositing it on the platform or heated bed.
It has a nozzle that heats up to the required temperature
according to the corresponding printing material.
A
EXTRUDER
Supplies printing material to the head by extruding the
filament.
B
PLATFORM OR HEATED BED
The printing happens on the surface of the platform; this one
moves along the Z axis. Depending on the printing material,
it must be heated to a different temperature.
The distance between the platform and the nozzle has to be
perfectly calibrated for optimum printing.
We’ll see how to perform the calibration process later on.
C
MAIN PARTS OF THE PRINTER
MAIN ELEMENTS OF
THE PRINTER
Straight Adjuster
Nozzle
Filament input
Drive
Bowden tube
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Part Cooling Fan
Light Indicator
4
8
Front fan
Hotend
Extruder
