Rapid Prototyping Glossary

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Definitions for commercial rapid prototyping, production, machining, casting, moulding, finishing and inspection terms.

X-axis

The conventional horizontal machine or printer axis in one Cartesian direction.

X-ray CT inspection

Inspection using computed tomography to reveal internal geometry, porosity and assembly condition.

X/Y resolution

The achievable feature resolution in the horizontal plane of a digital manufacturing process.

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