Hi, guys!
A short time ago we made a 3D printing dictionary with terms need to know from the beginners to expert level - I’m asking you to as a community of makers to browse the dictionary and point us what we’ve missed before. Maybe there are more crucial terms to add. Any suggestions?
The URL to the dictionary is right here: http://blog.zmorph3d.com/ultimate-3d-printing-dictionary/ 1
Regards!
“Any suggestions?”
You guys are a business. You should be able to create your own content. The “community of makers” contributes here because they provide services that we use. Why do we need to help you sell your products?
-Jesse
Possible suggestion-
Shill - an accomplice of a hawker, gambler, or swindler who acts as an enthusiastic customer to entice or encourage others.
Woah, “Use Ctr+F and paste one of the terms below to search for it”? Do you hate your users? Got something against links to anchor points? In fact you should be linking to words that you use when defining words. You’re making this to help new users learn, don’t start off by making them work for it.
Also, I think your definition of “Artifact” is all wrong. It should be “Telltale sign of 3D printing processes in your finished parts, usually correctable with proper calibration.”
“Closed Loop System” is more general that that, it refers to any feedback system, usually found in servos.
While your definition of “Overhang” is technically correct, I would define it as this: “Any part of a print layer that prints without something directly under it from the previous layer. Overhangs may be small and may print successful as-is, or may be more dramatic and require supports.”
You have “Power Raft” instead of just “Raft”? I’ve never heard of a “Power Raft”. Sounds like a marketing term. And I would define a “Raft” as “A thick few layers of plastic designed to smooth out a potentially uneven build surface that should be easily removable after the print is completed.”
“Voxel” is all wrong. All wrong. Doesn’t even belong in this discussion. 3D printing is more vector based than voxel based. Totally out of place. bad way to end this list off.
"we gathered all the terms you need to know"
Almost all your “terms” have “zmorph” in the description. Your intent is to inform people about your products, not 3d printing in general. Calling your marketing material the “Ultimate 3D Printing Dictionary” is intellectually dishonest. Asking people on this forum for content, who spend their time trying to help others and clear up misinformation, is offensive.
-Jesse
