Reference part (Artefact) for Fused Deposition Modelling

A reference part (artefact) represents any ideal part printed in the additive manufacturing machine under consideration. It is used to check the print quality of the part produced by Fused Deposition Modelling. The reference part is printed using the additive manufacturing machine whose quality has to be ascertained. The part is then measured with suitable instruments to determine its quality (Examples: Dimensional accuracy, surface finish, etc.). This reference part is designed to measure form, profile, orientation and location.