In 2017, I published a simple worksheet for assisting novices in assessing the likelihood that their 3D print will succeed. The corresponding research paper was selected for the 2017 JMD Editors’ choice award, was featured by Statasys Ed, and has since been used as a research metric for later additive manufacturing research.
The worksheet was shown to reduce failed prints by 100% in the observed sample when used as a go/no-go test in a 3D printing lab at Purdue. Later tests saw a much smaller effect when compliance was voluntary.
Suggested uses are for Makerspaces, 3D printing labs, engineers who outsource 3D print jobs, and classroom instruction.
You can access the DfAM worksheet here.
- Printable version (vector graphics)
- Online version (hosted by Qualtrics via Purdue)
Joran Booth, Ph.D. in Mech. Eng. 