NWA3D
A5
User
Manual
Slice
The
action
of
changing
a
model
file
(STL,
OBJ,
etc.)
into
a
a
G-code
file.
The
coordinate
type
can
vary
depending
upon
setting
selection.
The
most
common
type
uses
cartesian
coordinates
on
an
XYZ
plane.
see
also
Slicer
Slicer
A
type
of
program,
such
as
Cura
or
Repetier
Host,
that
allows
manipulation
of
a
3D
model
and
converts
the
file
type
into
a
coordinate
system
(usually
.gcode)
the
printer
follows
to
create
a
model.
see
also
Cura,
Repetier
Host
Soft
Pull/Soft
Removal
The
process
of
heating
filament
to
the
phase
transition
temperature
(solid
to
liquid)
and
removing
it
from
the
extruder
assembly.
The
process
helps
to
remove
unwanted
material
and
can
assist
in
the
removal
of
nozzle
blockage.
NWA3D
recommends
to
always
remove
filament
using
the
soft
pull
method
as
preventive
maintenance
for
your
3D
printer.
Stepper/Stepper
Motor
An
electric
motor
that
moves
in
discrete
movements,
or
steps,
to
allow
more
precise
regulation
of
its
movement.
see
also
Motor
STL
The
STL
file
format
(STL
stands
for
stereolithography)
is
the
recommended
file
format
for
3D
models
for
3D
printing.
The
filetype
contains
the
best
mesh
for
solid
3D-printed
objects.
see
also
Mesh
Support
Additional
removable
structures
that
are
printed
to
support
overhangs
or
other
parts
of
a
model
that
do
not
make
contact
with
the
build
plate
during
printing.
Subtractive
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
techniques
that
remove
material
to
create
an
object.
Common
types
are
CNC
routing
and
laser
cutting.
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