NWA3D A31 User Manual
Extruder Release Lever
The trigger lever that applies pressure to the extruder gear, which forces
filament to flow into the Bowden tube of the extruder to the hot end.
Extrusion Multiplier
A percentage value associated with the flow rate of plastic extrusion. The flow
rate can be manipulated by adjusting this multiplier.
Filament
Typically a thermoplastic formed into a continuous wire and wound onto a spool
so it is compatible with a 3D printer’s extrusion system.
see also
ABS, PLA, TPU
Filament Diameter
The size designation of a roll of filament. Usually 1.75mm or 3mm/2.85mm
(3mm and 2.85mm are in the same size filament category are used
interchangeably in 3mm and 2.85mm material extrusion 3D printers).
Fill
The area within a 3D-printed object that connects the top, bottom, and side
layers.
See also
Infill
Fill Density
A percentage value that determines how much of the interior volume of a
3D-printed object is filled with material. This value can range from 0–100%,
recommended is 5–25%.
Flow
The action of filament moving in a steady continuous stream.
see also
Extrusion
Multiplier
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
FDM is another name for material extrusion and FFF. It is a trade name created
by Stratasys, the company that invented and first commercialized the material
extrusion process.
see also
FFF, Material Extrusion
Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
FFF is another name for material extrusion and FDM.
see also
FDM, Material
Extrusion
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