Engineering English
Extruder
Manufacturing Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: The assembly that grips and pushes filament into the hotend, where it is melted and then deposited by the nozzle.
Example in context
“The direct drive extruder improved retraction performance compared to the bowden setup on our printer.”
“Doğrudan tahrikli ekstrüder, yazıcımızdaki bowden kurulumuna kıyasla geri çekme performansını iyileştirdi.”
Where engineers use it
Extruder type affects filament feeding accuracy and retraction distance; engineers choose based on filament flexibility and printing speed.
Synonyms: print head, feeder
Practice: can you use “Extruder” at work?
During a print job, the extruder starts skipping steps. Describe how you would troubleshoot the issue and what components to check.
Show a model answer
“Calibrate the extruder steps per millimeter to ensure accurate material flow.”
“Extruder” in 21 languages
| English | Extruder |
|---|---|
| Turkish | ekstrüder |
| French | extrudeur |
| German | Extruder |
| Spanish | extrusor |
| Chinese | 挤出机 |
| Arabic | الطارد |
| Portuguese | extrusor |
| Russian | экструдер |
| Japanese | エクストルーダー |
| Italian | estrusore |
| Vietnamese | bộ đùn |
| Hindi | एक्सट्रूडर |
| Thai | เครื่องอัดรีด |
| Indonesian | ekstruder |
| Korean | 압출기 |
| Bengali | এক্সট্রুডার |
| Dutch | extruder |
| Swedish | extruder |
| Finnish | ekstruuderi |
| Ukrainian | екструдер |
Frequently asked questions
What does Extruder mean in engineering?
The assembly that grips and pushes filament into the hotend, where it is melted and then deposited by the nozzle. In Manufacturing Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Extruder?
Extruder is pronounced /ɛkstrudər/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Extruder used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The direct drive extruder improved retraction performance compared to the bowden setup on our printer.”
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