Additive manufacturing (3D printing)

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Imagine building a model out of LEGO® bricks, one layer at a time. That's exactly how 3D printing works!

2. 2

   Here's a simple 3D printed cube. Each coloured slice is one layer of material, like stacking paper sheets on top of each other. 🖨️

3. 3

   Let's see how a 3D printer creates a simple keyring from a digital file. 🔑

4. 4

   What is the name of the process of cutting a 3D model into layers for the printer?

5. 5

   Drag the printer head to draw the first layer of a simple square shape. 👇

6. 6

   Which axis does the print head move along to start a new layer?

7. 7

   What material is commonly melted and deposited by a 3D printer?