Additive manufacturing and 3D printing terminology · MLC-0112
Additive manufacturing and 3D printing terms: H (17)
- HardcoatA protective surface layer applied to a finished 3D printed part to increase its durability, scratch...
- HardeningA heat treatment process applied to additively manufactured metal parts to increase their hardness and...
- Heat deflectionThe temperature at which a polymer specimen deforms under a specified load, indicating its resistance to...
- Heat treatTo subject a printed part, particularly one made of metal or certain polymers, to a controlled cycle of...
- Heat zoneA specific region within an additive manufacturing system where thermal energy is precisely controlled to...
- Heat-affected zoneThe region of an additively manufactured part that has undergone microstructural changes due to the heat...
- Heated bedA build platform equipped with an integrated heating element, used in many 3D printing processes...
- High impact polystyreneA thermoplastic polymer, abbreviated as HIPS, that offers good impact resistance and is frequently used as a...
- High speed sinteringA powder bed fusion additive manufacturing process that uses infrared heaters to selectively sinter polymer...
- Hobby 3D printerA low-cost, desktop-sized machine designed for personal, non-commercial use by enthusiasts, educators, and...
- Hot isostatic pressingA post-processing technique applied to additively manufactured metal parts to reduce porosity and improve...
- HotendThe assembly in a fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printer responsible for melting the plastic filament and...
- Hybrid manufacturingA production approach that combines additive manufacturing processes with subtractive manufacturing...
- Hybrid systemAn additive manufacturing machine that integrates multiple processing capabilities, often combining additive...
- HydrographicsA surface decoration process where printed designs are transferred from a water-soluble film onto a...
- HydrolysisA chemical reaction involving water that breaks down a compound, often observed in certain 3D printing...
- HygroscopicDescribing a material that readily absorbs and retains moisture from the surrounding atmosphere. Many common...
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