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Glossary: Common 3D Printing Terms & Phrases
.GCODE
The file extension for G-Code files
Cura
Cura LulzBot Edition is a cross-platform software package that combines a slicing engine with a
printer host interface.
3D Printer
Also referred to as additive manufacturing, is the process of fabricating objects from 3D model
data, through the deposition of a material in accumulative layers.
ABS
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene thermoplastic. Usually extrudes at 230°C with the Budaschnoz-
zle and 240°C - 250°C with the LulzBot Hexagon Hot End.
Acetone
A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid ketone, (CH3)2CO, used as a solvent for ABS.
CAD
Computer Aided Design
FFF Fused Filament Fabrication
The process of laying down successive layers of extruded filament to create a 3 dimensional
object. As each layer of molten plastic is extruded into place, it fuses with the previous layer.
Filament
Plastic material in a “string” like form, as it is fed to the printer.
Free Software
Free Software (or Free/Libre Software) can be thought of as “free as in free speech, not just
free as in free beer”, although most Free Software is available for no cost. Free Software can be
copied, modified and is freely available for download.
G-CODE
The common name for the most widely used CNC programming language.
HDPE
High-density polyethylene.
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