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3D Printingknowledge~10 mins

Overhang and bridging limits in 3D Printing - Interactive Code Practice

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Practice - 5 Tasks
Answer the questions below
1fill in blank
easy

Complete the sentence: The maximum angle for a 3D printer to print an overhang without support is usually around {{BLANK_1}} degrees.

3D Printing
The maximum angle for an overhang without support is about [1] degrees.
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A120
B45
C90
D10
Attempts:
3 left
💡 Hint
Common Mistakes
Choosing 90 degrees because it seems like a right angle.
Choosing 10 degrees which is too small.
2fill in blank
medium

Complete the sentence: Bridging in 3D printing refers to printing {{BLANK_1}} between two points without support underneath.

3D Printing
Bridging means printing [1] between two points without support.
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Aa vertical column
Ba horizontal layer
Ca gap
Da solid wall
Attempts:
3 left
💡 Hint
Common Mistakes
Choosing 'a solid wall' because it sounds strong.
Choosing 'a vertical column' which is supported.
3fill in blank
hard

Fix the error: To reduce sagging during bridging, the printer speed should be set to {{BLANK_1}}.

3D Printing
To reduce sagging during bridging, set the printer speed to [1].
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Amaximum
Bmedium
Cvery low
Dvery high
Attempts:
3 left
💡 Hint
Common Mistakes
Choosing 'very low' speed which causes more sagging.
Choosing 'medium' speed which is not optimal.
4fill in blank
hard

Fill both blanks to complete the guideline: Overhangs beyond {{BLANK_1}} degrees usually require {{BLANK_2}} to print successfully.

3D Printing
Overhangs beyond [1] degrees usually require [2] to print successfully.
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A45
Bsupport structures
Cinfill
Dcooling fans
Attempts:
3 left
💡 Hint
Common Mistakes
Choosing 'infill' which is internal fill, not support.
Choosing 'cooling fans' which help but don't support.
5fill in blank
hard

Fill all three blanks to complete the bridging advice: To improve bridging, reduce {{BLANK_1}}, increase {{BLANK_2}}, and enable {{BLANK_3}}.

3D Printing
To improve bridging, reduce [1], increase [2], and enable [3].
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Aprint speed
Bcooling
Cretraction
Dlayer height
Attempts:
3 left
💡 Hint
Common Mistakes
Choosing 'print speed' to reduce which can help but is not the best first step.
Confusing retraction with cooling.