Extruder

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000125",
  "term": "Extruder",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "The assembly on a fused deposition modeling (FDM) or fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer responsible for melting and depositing the build material. It typically consists of a motor, a drive gear, a hot end, and a nozzle. The extruder precisely controls the flow of molten plastic onto the build plate.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/extruder/"
}