CSWA-AM EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS CORRECT
, Additive Manufacturing - ANSWERThe process of joining materials to create an object
from a 3D model, usually adding layer over layer
What 3D areas is technology for 3D printing advancing? - ANSWERPrinters and printing
methods, design software, and materials
What is additive manufacturing sometimes known as? - ANSWERrapid prototyping
FFF or FDM - ANSWERFused Filament Fabrication or Fused Deposition Method
What is FFF technology used for - ANSWERDesktop 3D printing
What is the purpose of a slicer - ANSWERTakes a 3D model and translates it into
individual layers
What is an STL file? - ANSWERStereo lithography file format, commonly used in 3D
printing
What is SLA - ANSWERa form of 3D printing in which a computer-controlled low power
highly focused ultraviolet laser is used to create layers from a liquid polymer that
hardens on contact.
List some advantages of FFF Manufacturing - ANSWERLower Cost, Lowers barriers to
traditional subtractive manufacturing, reduce part count in an assembly, numerous
thermoplastic filament types and colors, remote monitoring ability, print multiple
filaments, customize percent infill, uses only the material amount required, no post
curing process, faster development cycle, quicker customer feedback, quicker produce
customization and configuration, open source filament, parallel verticals, open source
slicing engines
List some advantages of FFF manufacturing - ANSWERSlow build rates, may require
post-processing, poor mechanical properties, calibration required, print time, requires a
CAD model
After printing something using an SLA 3D desktop printer what should you wash the
print in? - ANSWERIsopropyl Alcohol(IPA)
What are a few advantages of SLA manufacturing - ANSWERstronger final parts, parts
are watertight and fully dense, high resolution
what are a few disadvantages of SLA manufacturing - ANSWERhigher cost, material
cost, slower fabrication speed, not suitable for big parts, prints only a single material
ANSWERS CORRECT
, Additive Manufacturing - ANSWERThe process of joining materials to create an object
from a 3D model, usually adding layer over layer
What 3D areas is technology for 3D printing advancing? - ANSWERPrinters and printing
methods, design software, and materials
What is additive manufacturing sometimes known as? - ANSWERrapid prototyping
FFF or FDM - ANSWERFused Filament Fabrication or Fused Deposition Method
What is FFF technology used for - ANSWERDesktop 3D printing
What is the purpose of a slicer - ANSWERTakes a 3D model and translates it into
individual layers
What is an STL file? - ANSWERStereo lithography file format, commonly used in 3D
printing
What is SLA - ANSWERa form of 3D printing in which a computer-controlled low power
highly focused ultraviolet laser is used to create layers from a liquid polymer that
hardens on contact.
List some advantages of FFF Manufacturing - ANSWERLower Cost, Lowers barriers to
traditional subtractive manufacturing, reduce part count in an assembly, numerous
thermoplastic filament types and colors, remote monitoring ability, print multiple
filaments, customize percent infill, uses only the material amount required, no post
curing process, faster development cycle, quicker customer feedback, quicker produce
customization and configuration, open source filament, parallel verticals, open source
slicing engines
List some advantages of FFF manufacturing - ANSWERSlow build rates, may require
post-processing, poor mechanical properties, calibration required, print time, requires a
CAD model
After printing something using an SLA 3D desktop printer what should you wash the
print in? - ANSWERIsopropyl Alcohol(IPA)
What are a few advantages of SLA manufacturing - ANSWERstronger final parts, parts
are watertight and fully dense, high resolution
what are a few disadvantages of SLA manufacturing - ANSWERhigher cost, material
cost, slower fabrication speed, not suitable for big parts, prints only a single material
