Graphics Reference
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The Challenge Prints
modeled them to look great on a well-tuned
printer. Printers that choke on these details
may not be suitable for character and sculp-
tural work.
Here are the objects we used in our testing.
Snake
Nautilus Gears
by
Zomboe
This reinterpretation of a classic wooden toy
features flexible ribs that are a great test for
both horizontal accuracy on the plate (are
the ribs evenly spaced and complete out to
their tips?) and vertical registration (does
each layer match perfectly with the one be-
neath?).
This model gives character to the classic
snap-together gears that are a popular test
object for 3D printers. It's quick to print, and
you can tell instantly how well the machine
reproduced the parts from how accurately
the teeth mesh and the snaps snap, and
whether the gears can rotate through more
than one revolution without binding.
Owl Statue
by
Tom Cushwa
Designer Cushwa borrowed stone-cutting
techniques to render feathers and character
features for this popular owl figurine and
