• Understand the principle of operation of an FDM machine.
• Understand the advantages and limitations of FDM compared to other manufacturing technologies.
• Be able to set up a print using a slicer, including layout and orientation.
• Understand how layout and orientation affect a print.
• Know when and how to use support when printing a model.
• Knowledge of common materials for FDM and the differences between them.
• Understand when and how to calibrate an FDM printer.
• Be able to discern high-quality from low-quality prints and to identify specific problems with a print.
• Be able to load and unload filament into the printer.
• Be able to identify and resolve common problems with the printer, including clogs.

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