3DBenchy
 The single material 3DBenchy model | |
 The multimaterial 3DBenchy model | |
| Classification | 3D model |
|---|---|
| Used with | 3D printers |
| Inventor | Creative Tools |
The 3DBenchy is a 3D computer model specifically designed for testing the accuracy and capabilities of 3D printers. The 3DBenchy is described by its creator, Creative Tools, as 'the jolly 3D printing torture-test' and was released in April 2015 with a multi part model released in July 2015.[1][2][3]
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A 3DBenchy printed on a fused deposition modeling 3D printer.
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An 3DBenchy printed on a stereolithography 3D printer with support material still attached.
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A multimaterial 3DBenchy created on a Prusa i3 using a color mixing hot end, each part of the boat has been created in a different colour.
The 3DBenchy is often used to test and benchmark 3D printers when they are reviewed as the model includes a number of difficult to print features including; symmetry, overhanging curved surfaces, smooth surfaces, planar horizontal faces, large, small and slanted holes, low-slope-surfaces, first layer details and tiny surface details.[4]
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A 15 mm long 3DBenchy printed on a Formlabs Form 2.
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A large 3DBenchy.
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A fleet of 3DBenchys.
The 3DBenchy is designed to be measured from specific points to ensure accurate printing including dimensional accuracy, warping, deviations and tolerances, it has a relatively short printing time of around 1 hour.[2][3] The multimaterial 3DBenchy is created for 3D printers capable of printing in multiple materials or colours, the model consists of 17 individual files which can each have different settings applied to them.[1]
The 3DBenchy is free to download and is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike license meaning it can be shared and altered by anyone.[5]
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3DBenchy being measured with calipers to check accuracy
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3DBenchys printed on a fused deposition modeling 3D printer showing different faults caused by miss-calibration
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A 3DBenchy created on a poorly calibrated fused deposition printer.
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References
- 1 2 "New dual- & multi-part color version of #3DBenchy test print released". Retrieved 2016-07-29.
- 1 2 "Test and calibrate your 3D printer's capacities with the #3DBenchy test project". Retrieved 2016-07-29.
- 1 2 "Creative Tools Release #3DBenchy - The Coolest 3D Printer Calibration & Benchmarking Tool Yet". 3DPrint.com. 2015-04-10. Retrieved 2016-07-29.
- ↑ "#3DBenchy - The tool to calibrate and test your 3D printer". Retrieved 2016-07-29.
- ↑ Thingiverse.com. "#3DBenchy - The jolly 3D printing torture-test by CreativeTools". www.thingiverse.com. Retrieved 2016-07-29.