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Belt
The toothed gear belts which are used in conjunction with  a drive pulley to transfer movement from the motors to other parts of a machine. Usually fibre-r...
Thu, 14 May, 2015 at 4:21 PM
Bowden Tube
This is the tube which delivers the filament to the print head.  It is manufactured from PTFE to reduce the friction on the internal surfaces while maintai...
Thu, 14 May, 2015 at 4:21 PM
Bridge
This refers to a feature in the printed object where an  unsupported flat surface is produced by essentially printing ‘in thin air’. It is achieved by movi...
Thu, 14 May, 2015 at 4:21 PM
Brim
‘Brim’ is a term applied to 3D printing which describes a large  flat area which is printed around the part to help with bed adhesion and warping - like th...
Thu, 14 May, 2015 at 4:22 PM
Build Chamber
This is the enclosed area of Robox® where parts are produced,  and is designed to maintain the ambient temperature and prevent draughts from affecting the ...
Thu, 14 May, 2015 at 4:22 PM
Build Envelope
This refers to the maximum dimensions of an object which can  be produced with Robox® - 210x150x100mm (LxWxH)
Thu, 14 May, 2015 at 4:22 PM
Build Plate
See Bed.
Thu, 14 May, 2015 at 4:23 PM
CAD
Computer Aided Design - used for designing objects.
Thu, 14 May, 2015 at 4:23 PM
Calibration
The mostly automated process of adjusting software/hardware  parameters in AutoMaker™ to take into account any differences in the manufacturing/assembly pr...
Thu, 14 May, 2015 at 4:23 PM
Carriage
This refers to a moving assembly which is constrained to one  axis - Robox® has 3 - the Z carriage which holds the X motor and rails, the X carriage that h...
Thu, 14 May, 2015 at 4:24 PM