Flow Calibration Cuboid by TroubleMaker

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Flow Rate Calculator link in description

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18 min

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4 Different Cubes print 1 at a time

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54 min

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5.0(2)

0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 100% infill

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23 min

1 plate

0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 100% infill

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33 min

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Description

Follow the link for a flow rate Calculator
https://troublemaker-x1c.github.io/FlowRateCalculator/

Model: Flow Calibration Cube

This Flow Calibration Cuboid is a powerful tool designed to optimize the flow rate of your 3D printer efficiently. It simplifies the calibration process by compiling multiple data points in a single test cube, allowing for a more nuanced and precise tuning.

Upper Half (Single .4mm Wall):

The upper half of the cube features a single wall with a thickness of .4mm. Use the average measurements from this section for single-wall flow rate calculations.

Lower Half (Three Solid Walls 1.2mm Each):

The lower half comprises three solid walls, each expected to measure 1.2mm. Average the measurements from this section for multi-wall flow rate calculations.

Average Flow Rate:

Compute the average flow rate from both the upper and lower section measurements. Use this average value as the input in your slicer for a more balanced and accurate print.

Personal Preference:

It’s noted that a preference is given to the three-wall average, as it is found to be more representative of typical multi-wall print jobs.

Comment & Rating (31)

@gerd.kluger

I have a question. I measured my print and the top (1 wall) is on the point 0.4 mm, however the lower part (3 walls) shows 5% smaller (1.15 instead of 1.2). can that somehow be compensated in the studio or filament profile? The dimensions of the cube itself are also pretty accurate, 19,87 x 19,90, I’m really impressed. I was slightly shocked about the height, which showed only 18,75 mm but then I noticed that it only prints 96 layers so that’s also in the tolerances. But why doesn’t it print 100?

The designer has replied

@user_3100274377

Hi there! I saw your question about 3D printing and the issues you're facing with wall thicknesses and layer counts. Regarding the wall thickness discrepancy: I've also noticed that single walls and multi-wall prints don't always come out the same. In the past, I would calibrate my flow rate based on a single wall but found that it didn't quite match up when I switched to multi-wall prints. Nowadays, since most of my work involves multi-layered prints, I stick to using that specific flow rate calibration. If I have a project that requires single-wall printing, I'll make individual adjustments for those cases. Adjustments in the studio or filament profile: As far as I know, there isn't a way to set different flow rates for single and multi-wall prints within the same profile. It's something that you might need to adjust manually depending on the job. On the topic of the print height and layer count: When I slice the model, I typically end up with 94 layers, which makes sense when you divide the z-height by the layer height (18.8 mm / 0.2 mm = 94 layers). I personally don't use this cube to gauge z-height, just for flow rate calibration. Concerning not getting 100 layers: For a print to have 100 layers at a 0.2 mm layer height, the model would indeed need to be 20 mm tall, as the math works out to 0.2 mm times 100 layers. So if you're aiming for exactly 100 layers, the model's height would need to be adjusted accordingly. I hope this helps you out! If you have any other questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask. Happy printing!

@gerd.kluger

Replying to @user_3100274377 :

Hey thanks for your very detailed answer 😀 Regarding the height, yeah I didn’t look at the height in the model, just assumed it’s a cube as the subject says 😉 Wouldn’t it be a nice thing to increase the height of the modell to 20 mm so you can check the z-height as well without computation? 6 more layers add nothing to filament use and printing time but gives you the chance for a quick check at almost no cost. Just a suggestion.