Cure

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000089",
  "term": "Cure",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "To harden or solidify a material through a chemical reaction, often initiated by heat, light, or a chemical agent. In additive manufacturing, this process is central to photopolymerization techniques like stereolithography, where liquid resin is transformed into a solid plastic. The degree of cure affects the final mechanical properties of the printed part.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/cure/"
}