Group Assignment Requirements
- Test the design rules for your 3D printer(s).
- Characterize dimensional accuracy, tolerances, and mechanical limits.
- Document the results on the group page.
- Reflect individually on the characteristics of the printer(s).
Learning Outcomes
- Understand additive manufacturing constraints.
- Evaluate overhang, bridging, and support limitations.
- Measure dimensional accuracy and tolerance behavior.
- Interpret how slicing parameters influence print quality.
Progress Status
Summary of completed tasks for Week 05 – Group Assignment.
Dimensional Test
100%
Verified dimensional accuracy and shrinkage.
Overhang & Bridging
100%
Tested maximum unsupported angles and bridge spans.
Tolerance Calibration
100%
Measured clearance fits and press-fit tolerances.
Surface Quality
100%
Evaluated layer adhesion and print consistency.
5. General Group Conclusion
6. Downloads and Online Resources
3D Models Used for Design Rule Testing
- Millennium Benchy (Detail Test Model)
- Temperature Tower (PLA Calibration)
- Print-in-Place Tolerance Test
- Flexi Humpback Whale (Multicolor Test)