Calibrating a 3D printer is a troublesome thing for 3D printing enthusiasts, especially for novices. Of course, it is no exception for enthusiasts with printing experience. The machine settings of each 3D printer sales manufacturer are almost different. We need to spend a lot of effort when testing. If we choose a 3D printing model suitable for testing at this time , It will have a multiplier effect for the calibration work. Check out the 10 best 3D printer test print models. Let’s torture your machine!
1. 3D Benchy
(Source: CreativeTools / Thingiverse: 763622)
The 3DBenchy is a 3D computer model specially designed for testing the accuracy and capabilities of 3D printers. Nearly 3,000 Thingiverse users have posted makes of this model. You can use your 3D printers to print 3DBenchy in various materials like PLA, ABS, PETG, Wood, etc. Benchy can help you accurately position the settings and adjust the printing status to a perfect degree.
Model address：Thingiverse
2. Smart Compact Temperature Calibration Tower
(Source: majda107 / Thingiverse: 2729076)
This model is a compact, smart, temperature calibration tower. It tests overhangs, bridges, stringing, and even your printer’s capabilities to printer curvy shapes. This tower can quickly calibrate the printing effect of your printer at different temperatures. 33 Thingiverse users have posted makes of this model, which they used to calibrate their various machines for different materials. Can meet your printing needs for different materials.
Model address：Thingiverse
3. All In One 3D printer test
(Source: majda107 / Thingiverse: 2656594)
Just like the name! Overhangs, bridges, stringing, extrusion, temperature, belt tension — this model tests them all. It is important to note that any problems you encounter after printing can be fixed by reading the attached troubleshooting guide. The author made several optimizations to this model later, and added several smaller models, which should not be missed.
Model address：Thingiverse
4. MatterHackers’ Mascot Phil A Ment
(Source: MatterHackers / Thingiverse: 2557603)
Phil A. Ment is MatterHackers’ adorable mascot, designed to help makers calibrate their printers to the T. Phil has several features specifically to put your printer through its pace. These features include: small inset details, small embossed details, overhangs, vertical and horizontal cylinders, fillets, chamfers, bridging, and even his perfectly domed helmet. 84 makes have been posted on Thingiverse. Phil A. Ment has been printed on various machines and materials. Its record sizes are 5 and 1397 mm tall!
Model address：Thingiverse
5. XYZ 20-mm Calibration Cube
(Source: iDig 3Dprinting / Thingiverse: 1278865)
This cube is a simple and convenient 3D printer test model with X, Y & Z written on the axis. It can help you dial in your printer’s dimensional accuracy by adjusting the number of steps per millimeter. In addition, you can also test temperature, extrusion, and vibration.
Model address：Thingiverse
6. PolyPearl Tower Torture Test
(Source: Polymaker_3D / Thingiverse: 2064029)
This cube is a simple and convenient 3D printer test model with X, Y & Z written on the axis. It can help you dial in your printer’s dimensional accuracy by adjusting the number of steps per millimeter. In addition, you can also test temperature, extrusion, and vibration.
Model address：Thingiverse
These 6 models are the 3D printed test models we introduced this time, and they have relatively high popularity on Thingiverse. They are devoted to the design of the author, and each has its own corresponding test direction. 3D Benchy, as a necessary test Over model for beginners, has a friendly debugging function for novices; PolyPearl Tower can be said to be an upgraded version of 3D Benchy, which can test the curve settings of 3D printers and make calibrations; Smart Compact Temperature Calibration Tower can quickly calibrate printers Temperature; XYZ-Cube can achieve printing accuracy by using the number of steps; Phil A Ment has models of various size from 5 to 1397 mm high, which can be adapted to 3D printers of any size; All In One 3D Printer test has a wealth of functions , Overhangs, bridges, stringing, extrusion, temperature can have both. Choose the model that suits you to test, improve the efficiency and effects of our work.
Post time: Jan-27-2021