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Which part of the FDM printer directly melts the filament?

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3D Printing - 3D Printer Hardware
Which part of the FDM printer directly melts the filament?
AStepper motor
BHotend
CBuild plate
DExtruder gear
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify melting component

    The hotend is the part that heats and melts the filament for extrusion.

  2. Step 2: Differentiate from other parts

    Stepper motors move parts, extruder gears push filament, build plate supports print.

  3. Final Answer:

    Hotend -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Melting filament = Hotend [OK]
Quick Trick: Hotend melts filament; extruder pushes it [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing extruder gear with hotend
  • Thinking stepper motor melts filament

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