3DBenchy

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, multi-color model released in July 2015.[1][2][3]

3DBenchy
The single-material 3DBenchy model
The multi-material 3DBenchy model
Classification3D model
Used with3D printers
InventorCreative Tools

Use

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]

The 3DBenchy is designed to be measured from specific points to ensure accurate printing including dimensional accuracy, warping, deviations and tolerances and it has a relatively short printing time of around 1 hour.[2][3] The multi-material 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]

  • A 3DBenchy printed on a fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printer
  • An extra-large (60cm x 31cm x 48cm) 3DBenchy printed in PLA, made on a large-format FDM printer.
  • A 3DBenchy printed on a stereolithography 3D printer with support material still attached
  • A multi-material 3DBenchy created on a Prusa i3 using a color-mixing hot end; each part of the boat has been created in a different colour.
  • 3DBenchy being measured with a caliper-like keyring
  • 3DBenchys printed on a fused deposition modeling 3D printer showing different faults caused by miscalibration
  • A 3DBenchy created on a poorly calibrated fused deposition printer

3D model
3DBenchy as a downloadable STL file
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See also

References
  1. "New dual- & multi-part color version of #3DBenchy test print released". Retrieved 2016-07-29.
  2. "Test and calibrate your 3D printer's capacities with the #3DBenchy test project". Retrieved 2016-07-29.
  3. "Creative Tools Release #3DBenchy - The Coolest 3D Printer Calibration & Benchmarking Tool Yet". 3DPrint.com. 2015-04-10. Retrieved 2016-07-29.
  4. "#3DBenchy - The tool to calibrate and test your 3D printer". Retrieved 2016-07-29.
  5. Thingiverse.com. "#3DBenchy - The jolly 3D printing torture-test by CreativeTools". www.thingiverse.com. Retrieved 2016-07-29.
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