Additive manufacturing and 3D printing terminology · MLC-0112
Additive manufacturing and 3D printing terms: P (59)
- PAA family of thermoplastic polymers known as polyamide, widely used in powder bed fusion and filament...
- PackingThe process of arranging multiple 3D models within the build volume of a printer to maximize the number of...
- PAEKAn abbreviation for polyaryletherketone, a family of high-performance thermoplastic polymers known for their...
- Parasolid fileA proprietary 3D geometric modeling kernel file format, commonly used for exchanging solid models between...
- PartA single, distinct component or object produced through an additive manufacturing process. This can range...
- Part cakeThe consolidated block of powder and printed parts that remains within the build chamber of a powder bed...
- Part consolidationThe design strategy in additive manufacturing where multiple individual components of an assembly are...
- Part locationThe specific coordinates and orientation of a 3D model within the printer's build volume, as defined in the...
- PEEKPolyether ether ketone, a high-performance thermoplastic polymer belonging to the PAEK family, known for its...
- PEKPolyetherketone, a high-performance thermoplastic polymer similar to PEEK but with a slightly lower melting...
- PEKKPolyetherketoneketone, a high-performance thermoplastic polymer used in additive manufacturing for its...
- PerimeterThe outermost shell or wall of a 3D printed object, formed by the deposition of material along the contours...
- PHAPolyhydroxyalkanoates, a class of biodegradable polyesters produced by bacteria as energy storage compounds...
- PhotocureA process in additive manufacturing where liquid resins are solidified by exposure to light, typically...
- PhotopolymerA light-sensitive resin that changes its physical properties when exposed to light, most commonly ultraviolet...
- PhotopolymerizationAn additive manufacturing process in which a liquid photopolymer resin is selectively cured, or solidified...
- PillowingA surface defect observed on the top horizontal surfaces of 3D printed parts, characterized by unevenness...
- PlasticA category of synthetic or semi-synthetic polymers used as a build material in many additive manufacturing...
- Plastic injection moldingA manufacturing method that forms plastic parts by forcing heated, liquefied plastic material into a mold...
- Plastic jet printingAn additive manufacturing technique that uses an inkjet-like print head to deposit droplets of molten...
- PMMAA transparent thermoplastic, polymethyl methacrylate, used as a build material or as a sacrificial material...
- PolyamideA synthetic polymer characterized by amide linkages, widely used in additive manufacturing due to its...
- PolyaryletherketoneA family of high-performance thermoplastic polymers known for their exceptional mechanical properties...
- Polybutylene terephthalateA semi-crystalline thermoplastic polyester, abbreviated as PBT, known for its strength, stiffness, and...
- PolycaprolactoneA biodegradable polyester, abbreviated as PCL, characterized by its low melting point and excellent...
- PolycarbonateA strong and tough thermoplastic polymer, abbreviated as PC, recognized for its high impact resistance and...
- PolyetheretherketoneA high-performance thermoplastic polymer belonging to the polyaryletherketone family, prized for its...
- PolyetherimideAn amorphous, high-performance thermoplastic polymer known for its high strength, heat resistance, and flame...
- PolyetherketoneA high-performance thermoplastic polymer within the polyaryletherketone family, offering excellent mechanical...
- PolyetherketoneketoneA high-performance thermoplastic polymer from the polyaryletherketone family, characterized by its...
- Polyethylene terephthalateglycolA modified version of polyethylene terephthalate, abbreviated as PETG, that incorporates glycol during...
- PolyhydroxyalkanoatesA class of biodegradable polyesters produced by bacteria through the fermentation of sugars or lipids. These...
- PolyJetA proprietary material jetting additive manufacturing technology developed by Stratasys, which uses inkjet...
- PolymerA large molecule composed of repeating structural units called monomers, forming the basis for most plastic...
- Polymethyl methacrylateA transparent thermoplastic known for its excellent optical clarity, stiffness, and scratch resistance...
- Polyphenylene sulfideA high-performance thermoplastic polymer known for its excellent chemical resistance, high temperature...
- PolyphenylsulfoneA high-performance amorphous thermoplastic polymer known for its superior thermal stability, mechanical...
- PolypropoleneA thermoplastic polymer characterized by its high chemical resistance, fatigue resistance, and flexibility...
- PolytetrafluoroethyleneA synthetic fluoropolymer known for its exceptional non-stick properties, chemical inertness, and high...
- PolyurethaneA polymer available in a range of formulations, from rigid plastics to flexible elastomers, known for its...
- Polyvinyl alcoholA water-soluble synthetic polymer primarily used as a support material in material extrusion additive...
- PorosityThe presence of voids or empty spaces within a 3D printed part, which can result from incomplete fusion of...
- Post-processingAny operations performed on a 3D printed part after it has been removed from the additive manufacturing...
- Powder batchA specific, defined quantity of powder material prepared for use in a powder bed fusion additive...
- Powder bedA layer of fine powder material spread across a build platform in powder bed fusion additive manufacturing...
- Powder bed fusionAn additive manufacturing process that selectively melts and fuses powdered material layer by layer to build...
- Powder blendA mixture of two or more different powder materials, or different grades of the same material, combined to...
- Powder lotA distinct quantity of powder material, typically from a single manufacturing run, that shares uniform...
- PPSFA high-performance thermoplastic polymer, polyphenylsulfone, known for its excellent mechanical strength...
- PPSUA high-performance amorphous thermoplastic polymer, polyphenylsulfone, known for its superior thermal...
- Pre-processingThe initial stage in the additive manufacturing workflow where a 3D model is prepared for printing. This...
- Process parametersThe specific settings and conditions that govern an additive manufacturing build, influencing the material's...
- Process simulationThe use of computational models to predict the physical and thermal behavior of a part during its fabrication...
- Product definitionThe detailed description of a part or assembly, encompassing its geometry, material specifications...
- Production partA component manufactured for use in a final, commercially available product, as opposed to a prototype or a...
- Production runA series of identical parts manufactured consecutively using an additive manufacturing system, typically for...
- Programmable PhotoPolymerizationA 3D printing technology, abbreviated as P3, that uses a digital light projector to cure liquid photopolymer...
- PrototypeAn early, functional version of a product or component created to test design concepts, evaluate performance...
- Prototype toolingMolds, dies, jigs, or fixtures produced quickly and at a low cost to manufacture a small batch of parts for...
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