Acetone vapor smoothing (ABS) in 3D Printing - Interactive Code Practice

Practice - 5 Tasks

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easy

Complete the sentence to explain what acetone vapor smoothing does to ABS 3D prints.

3D Printing

Acetone vapor smoothing is used to [1] the surface of ABS prints.

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Aroughen

Bsmooth

Ccolor

Dharden

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Common Mistakes

Confusing smoothing with roughening the surface.

Acetone vapor smoothing melts the outer layer of ABS plastic slightly, making the surface smooth and shiny.

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medium

Complete the sentence to describe the main chemical used in vapor smoothing of ABS.

3D Printing

The chemical used in vapor smoothing of ABS is [1].

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Aacetone

Bwater

Calcohol

Dacetylene

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Common Mistakes

Choosing water or alcohol, which do not dissolve ABS effectively.

Acetone is the solvent that dissolves ABS plastic slightly to smooth its surface.

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hard

Fix the error in the sentence about safety when using acetone vapor smoothing.

3D Printing

Always use acetone vapor smoothing in a [1] area to avoid inhaling fumes.

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Aclosed

Bdark

Chumid

Dventilated

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Common Mistakes

Choosing 'closed' which traps fumes and is unsafe.

Acetone fumes can be harmful, so working in a ventilated area helps keep the air safe to breathe.

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hard

Fill both blanks to describe the process of acetone vapor smoothing.

3D Printing

First, place the ABS print in a [1] container with acetone. Then, wait for the [2] to smooth the surface.

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Asealed

Bliquid

Cvapor

Dheated

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Common Mistakes

Using 'liquid' for the smoothing agent instead of 'vapor'.

The print is placed in a sealed container so acetone vapor can surround it and smooth the surface without direct liquid contact.

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hard

Fill all three blanks to complete the safety advice for acetone vapor smoothing.

3D Printing

Always wear [1] gloves, work in a [2] area, and keep acetone away from [3] sources.

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Aprotective

Bventilated

Cheat

Dcotton

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Common Mistakes

Choosing 'cotton' instead of 'heat' as a danger source.

Protective gloves prevent skin contact, ventilation avoids inhaling fumes, and acetone is flammable so it must be kept away from heat.