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Slicing
Manufacturing Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: The process of dividing a three-dimensional digital model into thin horizontal layers for additive manufacturing. A slicing software generates the toolpath and processing parameters for each layer.
Example in context
“After completing the CAD model, the engineer proceeds to slicing to generate the G-code for the 3D printer.”
“CAD modeli tamamlandıktan sonra mühendis, 3D yazıcı için G-kodu oluşturmak üzere dilimlemeye geçer.”
Where engineers use it
Slicing appears in the pre-processing stage of additive manufacturing, where engineers use slicing software to convert 3D models into layer-by-layer instructions. It is critical for defining print parameters like layer height, infill density, and support structures.
Practice: can you use “Slicing” at work?
A design engineer needs to print a complex prototype with fine details. The current slicing settings produce excessive stringing. How should the engineer modify slicing parameters?
Show a model answer
“Adjust the slicing parameters to improve surface quality and print speed.”
“Slicing” in 21 languages
| English | Slicing |
|---|---|
| Turkish | dilimleme |
| French | tranchage |
| German | Schichtzerlegung |
| Spanish | segmentación |
| Chinese | 切片 |
| Arabic | التقطيع |
| Portuguese | fatiamento |
| Russian | нарезка |
| Japanese | スライシング |
| Italian | sezionamento |
| Vietnamese | cắt lớp |
| Hindi | स्लाइसिंग |
| Thai | การแบ่งชั้น |
| Indonesian | pengirisan |
| Korean | 슬라이싱 |
| Bengali | স্লাইসিং |
| Dutch | slicebewerking |
| Swedish | skivning |
| Finnish | viipalointi |
| Ukrainian | нарізання |
Frequently asked questions
What does Slicing mean in engineering?
The process of dividing a three-dimensional digital model into thin horizontal layers for additive manufacturing. A slicing software generates the toolpath and processing parameters for each layer. In Manufacturing Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Slicing?
Slicing is pronounced /ˈslaɪsɪŋ/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Slicing used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “After completing the CAD model, the engineer proceeds to slicing to generate the G-code for the 3D printer.”
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