NWA3D
A5
User
Manual
Build
Plate
The
surface
where
the
printer
deposits
the
materials
used
for
printing.
Also
known
as
the
Bed.
see
also
Bed
Bowden
Extruder
An
extruder
assembly
used
pushing
filament
that
uses
a
tube
to
feed
the
filament
from
the
motor
to
heated
areas.
This
type
of
extruder
assembly
reduces
heat
transfer
to
filament
pressure
point,
thereby
reducing
plastic
buildup
and
clogs.
CAD
Computer
Aided
Design
or
CAD
is
the
process
of
digitally
designing
3D
models.
see
also
CAM
Calibration
The
act
or
process
of
adjusting
a
device
or
instrument
to
perform
correctly
or
more
efficiently.
CAM
Computer
Aided
Manufacturing
or
CAM
is
the
process
using
digital
programs
and/or
CAD
to
physically
manufacture
objects
through
additive
or
subtractive
manufacturing.
Carriage
The
moving
assembly
that
holds
the
nozzle
and
hot
end
of
the
of
the
extruder.
CNC
A
Computer
Numerical
Control
machine,
or
CNC,
a
a
machine
that
uses
subtractive
manufacturing
to
create
3D
objects.
see
also
Subtractive
Manufacturing
Control
Screen
LCD
screen
that
displays
information
and
provides
an
interface
to
select
settings
and
manipulate
the
printer.
Cooldown
The
process
of
cooling
down
the
hot
end.
Cooldown
occurs
automatically
after
a
is
finished,
or
can
be
done
manually
after
changing
filament
to
to
prevent
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