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MakerBot Chapter 1
Terminology for Chapter 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| FDM | Fused Deposition Modeling is the 3D printing technology used by MakerBot. |
| Slicing | The process of turning a 3D model into 2D layers used for 3D printing. |
| Filament | The material used to build 3D printed parts. |
| Extruder | The "hot glue gun" of your 3D printer; it uses filament to draw out the layers of 3D printed parts. |
| Build Plate | The surface on which the 3D printed parts are built. |
| Gantry | The part of the 3D printer that moves the carriage and extruder in the X-axis and Y-axis directions. |
| Carriage | This is the part of the 3D printer that actually holds the extruder. |