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2.1.3 Terms

Build Plate

The glass surface on which the Inventor builds an

object.

Build Tape

The blue tape that covers Inventor’s build plate so that

the object can adhere to the build plate well.

Build Volume The three dimensional amount of space that an object

will use once it is completed. The largest build volume

of Inventor is 230*150*140mm.

Leveling Knobs Knobs under the build platform that used for adjust the

distance between the nozzle and build plate.

Extruder

The device that draws the filament from the spool,

melts it and pushes it through a nozzle onto the build

plate.

Nozzle Also called “print head”, which located at the bottom of

the extruder where heated filament is squeezed out.

Extruder Fan To cool the outer assembly of the extruder and gear

motor

Filament Intake An opening located at the top of the extruder .

Filament Guide Tube A black plastic piece that guides the filament from the

filament box to the filament intake

Filament Cartridge A specific box for placing Flashforge filament

Unclog Tool A tool that use d for cleaning the extruder

Stamping Wrench A tool that used for seizing the nozzle’s metal cube