Engineering English
Slicer
Manufacturing Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: Software that converts a 3D model into layers and generates toolpath instructions for an additive manufacturing machine. It controls parameters like layer height, infill, and print speed.
Example in context
“Before starting the print, the engineer adjusted the slicer settings to reduce support material and improve surface finish.”
“Baskıya başlamadan önce mühendis, destek malzemesini azaltmak ve yüzey kalitesini iyileştirmek için dilimleyici ayarlarını değiştirdi.”
Where engineers use it
The slicer is used in the print preparation phase of fused deposition modeling and other additive processes. Engineers adjust parameters like layer height, infill density, and print speed to optimize print quality and reduce material waste.
Synonyms: slicing software, print preparation software
Practice: can you use “Slicer” at work?
A technician notices poor surface quality on a prototype. Explain how changing the slicer parameters for layer height and extrusion width could resolve the issue.
Show a model answer
“Adjust the slicer settings to minimize print time while maintaining dimensional accuracy.”
“Slicer” in 21 languages
| English | Slicer |
|---|---|
| Turkish | dilimleyici |
| French | trancheur |
| German | Slicer |
| Spanish | rebanador |
| Chinese | 切片器 |
| Arabic | مقطّع |
| Portuguese | fatiador |
| Russian | слайсер |
| Japanese | スライサー |
| Italian | affettatrice |
| Vietnamese | máy cắt lát |
| Hindi | स्लाइसर |
| Thai | เครื่องตัดเป็นชิ้น |
| Indonesian | pengiris |
| Korean | 슬라이서 |
| Bengali | স্লাইসার |
| Dutch | snijmachine |
| Swedish | skivare |
| Finnish | viipaloija |
| Ukrainian | слайсер |
Frequently asked questions
What does Slicer mean in engineering?
Software that converts a 3D model into layers and generates toolpath instructions for an additive manufacturing machine. It controls parameters like layer height, infill, and print speed. In Manufacturing Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Slicer?
Slicer is pronounced /slaɪsər/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Slicer used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “Before starting the print, the engineer adjusted the slicer settings to reduce support material and improve surface finish.”
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