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List of terms for additive manufacturing?

I'm teaching a 10th grade (year 11) class on additive manufacturing and I'm wanting to give the students a list of vocabulary relating to AM. I've had trouble finding a decent list anywhere online and I don't want to miss anything too important. A link to a list of terminology would be useful, thanks!

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  • Gary H
    Lv 7
    7 years ago
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    I don't believe this is a very specifically defined term so you may need to focus on more specific technologies.

    Google companies which build "additive mnfr" equipment. There are a wide variety of materials used and a variety of different technologies involved. Some use essentially "ink jet" technology, some use polymer line, some use powders. The "high end" uses metal powders and laser sintering.

    You might start with Wikipedia, it is often an excellent resource on such questions.

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