Build cycle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000050",
  "term": "Build cycle",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "The complete sequence of operations required to produce a single part or a batch of parts using an additive manufacturing process, from initial setup to the completion of printing. This cycle includes pre-processing, the actual layer-by-layer fabrication, and often some initial post-processing steps like cooling. The duration of a build cycle can vary significantly based on part complexity and machine type.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/build-cycle/"
}