GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Term
Build Platform
3D45 to build objects. The build
platform is comprised of a tempered
glass plate with a plastic holder.
Build Platform
Clips
Clips located at the front of the build
platform base that are used to secure
the build platform in place.
Build Volume The three dimensional (3D) amount of
space that an object will use once it is
completed. Your Dremel 3D45 has a
that objects with a larger build volume
cannot be built unless they are
resized or broken into subobjects.
Door Your Dremel 3D45 has a door located
on the front panel. This allows for
easy access to the build platform,
This door is made with a transparent
material so you can monitor the
progress of your objects while keeping
the build environment stable.
ECO-ABS Natural thermoplastic that provides
users with durable and impact
resistant parts.
Ethernet Port A local area wired networking
technology that allow electronic
devices to communicate.
An assembly that uses gears to
temperature, and push the heated
A plastic piece that directs air from the
assist in cooling the active build.
An opening located at the top of the
building.
A lever located on the side of the
A nozzle located at the bottom of the
forced out for building.
A threadlike strand of plastic material.
Tube
of the printer, preventing any snags.
Runout Sensor
pauses your printer if it runs out of
A cylindrical piece on which a long
and continuous use.
.g, .gcode,
.g3drem
your Dremel 3D45.
Glue Stick
that is applied to the build platform to
help prints stick.
Leveling
Knobs
Knobs located under the base of
the build platform that allow users to
easily level the build platform before
each print.
Leveling
Sensor
A sensor that detects the height of the
build platform and assists in proper
leveling.
Lid Your Dremel 3D45 has a pivoting
lid on the top. This allows for more
Needle Nose
Pliers
Common tool used to hold small
that may be too hot to touch directly.
Nylon Synthetic polymer that provides strong
resistance.
a wide range of 3D model software.
3D software or downloaded from
Dremel3d.com.
Object
Removal Tool
A tool used to separate your objects
from the build platform.
PLA. A bioplastic derived from renewable
resources such as corn starch
Spool Holder A plastic piece located to the left of
the build platform inside your Dremel
3D45 build area that is designed to
Spool Door A removable door which locks the
Stepper Motor A brushless DC electric motor used
gears.
a wide range of 3D model software.
3D software or downloaded from
Dremel3d.com.
Touch Screen
activated. It allows you to monitor
your Dremel 3D45 and objects while
also providing commands directly to
your Dremel 3D45 without the use of
a computer.
Drive
A portable memory card used on a
wide array of devices.
A local area wireless networking
technology that allow electronic
devices to communicate.
Rails
A set of rails on either side of the
side of the build area.
Rails
A set of rails on either side of the
build area that allow a stepper motor
back of the build area.
Rails
A set of rails located at the back of
the build area that allow a stepper
motor to move the build platform up
or down.
6