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beginner
What is additive manufacturing?
Additive manufacturing is a process of making objects by adding material layer by layer, usually using a 3D printer.
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beginner
How does additive manufacturing differ from traditional manufacturing?
Additive manufacturing builds objects by adding layers, while traditional manufacturing often removes material by cutting or shaping.
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Name a common material used in additive manufacturing.
Plastic filament is a common material used in 3D printing for additive manufacturing.
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What is a real-life example of additive manufacturing?
Making a custom phone case with a 3D printer is a real-life example of additive manufacturing.
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Why is additive manufacturing considered efficient for prototyping?
Because it quickly creates physical models directly from designs without needing molds or tools.
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What does additive manufacturing do?
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Additive manufacturing creates objects by adding material layer by layer.
Which tool is commonly used in additive manufacturing?
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3D printers are the main tools used to build objects in additive manufacturing.
Additive manufacturing is especially useful for:
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It allows fast creation of prototypes directly from digital designs.
Which material is NOT typically used in additive manufacturing?
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Wood logs are not used; materials are usually plastic, metal powders, or resin.
What is a key advantage of additive manufacturing?
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It adds material only where needed, reducing waste compared to cutting methods.
Explain in your own words what additive manufacturing is and how it works.
Think about how a 3D printer creates objects.
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Describe one real-life use of additive manufacturing and why it is helpful.
Consider making something unique like a phone case.
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