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2.1.2 Terms 
Build Plate 
The glass surface on which the InventorⅡ builds an 
object. 
Build Tape 
The blue tape that covers InventorⅡ’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 InventorⅡ is 140*140*140mm. 
Leveling Knobs  Knobs under the build platform that are used for 
adjusting 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 into 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 
 PVP Glue Stick  A solid adhesive used for making the model stick to the 
build plate firmly 
 Unclog Tool  A tool that used for cleaning the extruder 
 Stamping Wrench  A tool that used for seizing the nozzle’s metal cube 










