Test block for 3D printing parameters

By designing a comprehensive test block that includes multiple apertures and aperture angles, the problem of wasted materials and time in the existing technology of separate test blocks is solved, enabling efficient evaluation of the processing accuracy of 3D printers and improving test efficiency.

CN223590120UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-25CHENGDU XINSHAN AEROSPACE TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423233611.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-26
Publication Date
2025-11-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-26

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Technical Problem

In existing 3D printing technologies, testing test blocks with different parameters individually wastes materials, time, and costs, and cannot efficiently evaluate the processing accuracy of manufacturing equipment.

Method used

Design a comprehensive test block that includes multiple apertures, aperture angles, and flow channel widths to test the machining accuracy of 3D printers in the same test block, including vertical holes, horizontal holes, oblique holes, and flow channels, and evaluate the machining accuracy through measuring tools.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables the simultaneous testing of multiple parameters on the same test block, saving materials and time, improving testing efficiency, and accurately evaluating the processing precision of 3D printers.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a test block for 3D printing parameters, and relates to the technical field of 3D printing, the test block comprises a test block body of a cuboid structure, the top surface of the test block body is provided with a plurality of vertical holes with different diameters, and the central axis of any vertical hole is perpendicular to the top surface of the test block body; a plurality of transverse holes with different diameters are formed in one side face of the test block body, and the central axis of any transverse hole is perpendicular to the corresponding side face of the test block body; a plurality of inclined holes with different diameters are formed in one side surface of the test block body, and the central axis of any inclined hole is not perpendicular to the corresponding side surface of the test block body; a plurality of flow channels with different widths are formed in one side surface of the test block body; and at least one inclined plate is obliquely arranged on the top surface of the test block body. According to the test block, a plurality of parameters can be tested in the same test block, so that the printing time is saved, and the test efficiency is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to 3D printing technical field, specifically, relate to a kind of for 3D printing parameter test block. BACKGROUND

[0002] The additive manufacturing field needs to test the related parameters of manufacturing equipment before manufacturing parts, to determine whether the machining precision of the manufacturing equipment can meet the requirements by testing the density, pore size and flow channel width of the part body under different parameters.

[0003] The existing parameter development often only tests with test blocks separately for a specific requirement. For example, horizontal hole testing, vertical hole testing, inclined hole testing and roughness testing of upper and lower surfaces all require separate test blocks. Separate testing not only wastes materials, but also wastes time and cost.

[0004] Therefore, a test block for 3D printing parameters is proposed. SUMMARY

[0005] The utility model aims at overcoming the deficiencies of prior art, and provides a kind of for 3D printing parameter test block.

[0006] The utility model aims at overcoming the deficiencies of prior art, and provides a kind of for 3D printing parameter test block.

[0007] A test block for 3D printing parameters includes a test block body in a cuboid structure. The test block body has a top surface and four side surfaces. The test block body has a plurality of vertical holes with different diameters on the top surface, and the central axis of any vertical hole is perpendicular to the top surface of the test block body. One side surface of the test block body has a plurality of horizontal holes with different diameters, and the central axis of any horizontal hole is perpendicular to the corresponding side surface of the test block body. One side surface of the test block body has a plurality of inclined holes with different diameters, and the central axis of any inclined hole is not perpendicular to the corresponding side surface of the test block body. One side surface of the test block body has a plurality of flow channels with different widths, and the extension direction of any flow channel is perpendicular to the corresponding side surface of the test block body. The top surface of the test block body is inclined to have at least one inclined plate.

[0008] Further, in the utility model, the diameter range of the plurality of vertical holes is 0.5-5mm.

[0009] Further, in the utility model, the diameter range of the plurality of horizontal holes is 0.5-5mm.

[0010] Further, in the utility model, the inclination angle range of the plurality of inclined holes is 10°-80°.

[0011] Further, in the utility model, the width range of the flow channel is 0.5-5mm.

[0012] Further, in the utility model, the number of the inclined plates is four, and any of the inclined plates is not perpendicular to the top surface of the test block body.

[0013] Further, in the utility model, the inclination angle range of any of the inclined plates is 20°-70°.

[0014] The utility model has the advantages of:

[0015] The utility model provides a kind of for the test block of 3D printing parameter, 3D printer will form corresponding size vertical hole, horizontal hole and inclined hole on test block body in the process of machining this test block body and four inclined plates located on the top surface of test block body, and the flow channel of corresponding width, then respectively using corresponding measuring tool to measure the diameter of vertical hole and horizontal hole, measure the inclination angle of inclined hole, and measure the inclination angle and surface roughness of inclined plate, the measured value measured is compared with the corresponding size of the part to be machined respectively, so that by measuring the diameter of vertical hole 201, the diameter of horizontal hole 301, the diameter and inclination angle of inclined hole 401, the machining precision of the 3D printer when machining vertical hole 201, horizontal hole 301 and inclined hole 401 respectively can be known, and the machining precision (surface roughness) when machining inclined plate 601.The test block volume is small, can test multiple parameters in the same test block, saves printing time, improves test efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is the structural schematic diagram of the utility model embodiment;

[0017] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 sectional view.

[0018] In the drawing: 101-test block body;201-vertical hole;301-horizontal hole;401-inclined hole;501-flow channel;601-inclined plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The technical scheme of the utility model will be described clearly and completely in connection with embodiment, obviously, the described embodiment is only a part of embodiment of the utility model, not all embodiment.Based on the embodiment in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by the person skilled in the art without paying creative labor belong to the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0020] Please refer to Figure 1 And Figure 2 The utility model provides a kind of technical scheme:

[0021] A test block for 3D printing parameters can simultaneously test different parameters of a 3D printer to determine the machining precision of the 3D printer. Specifically, it includes a test block body 101, which is a cuboid structure. A plurality of vertical holes 201 with different diameters are formed on the top surface of the test block body 101, and the central axis of any vertical hole 201 is perpendicular to the top surface of the test block body 101. A plurality of horizontal holes 301 with different diameters are formed on one side of the test block body 101, and the central axis of any horizontal hole 301 is perpendicular to the corresponding side of the test block body 101. A plurality of inclined holes 401 with different diameters are formed on one side of the test block body 101, and the central axis of any inclined hole 401 is not perpendicular to the corresponding side of the test block body 101. A plurality of flow channels 501 with different widths are formed on one side of the test block body 101, and the extension direction of any flow channel 501 is perpendicular to the corresponding side of the test block body 101.

[0022] In this embodiment, four inclined plates 601 with different inclination angles relative to the top surface of the test block body 101 are also installed at the edge of the top surface of the test block body 101. The four inclined plates 601 are located at the edge of the top surface of the test block body 101, which facilitates the formation of a plurality of vertical holes 201 on the top surface of the test block body 101 during 3D printing. In other embodiments of this embodiment, the number of inclined plates 601 can also be one, two or more.

[0023] In this embodiment, the diameter of the plurality of vertical holes 201 ranges from 0.5 to 5 mm; the diameter of the plurality of horizontal holes 301 ranges from 0.5 to 5 mm; the inclination angle of the plurality of inclined holes 401 ranges from 10° to 80°; the width of the plurality of flow channels 501 ranges from 0.5 to 5 mm; and the inclination angle of the four inclined plates 601 relative to the top surface of the test block body 101 ranges from 20° to 70°.

[0024] Working principle:

[0025] Before testing the machining precision of the 3D printer, the relevant dimensions of the part to be machined are input into the 3D printer. The dimensions of the part to be machined include but are not limited to the machining dimensions of the holes and the machining requirements of the surface roughness.

[0026] Then the test block body 101 and the four inclined plates 601 on the top surface of the test block body 101 are processed using a 3D printer. During the 3D printing process, the vertical hole 201, the horizontal hole 301, and the inclined hole 401 of corresponding sizes are formed on the test block body 101, and the flow channel 501 of corresponding width is formed, then the diameter of the vertical hole 201 and the horizontal hole 301 is measured using corresponding measuring tools, the inclination angle of the inclined hole 401 is measured, and the inclination angle and the surface roughness of the inclined plate 601 are measured, and the measured values are compared with the corresponding sizes of the parts to be processed. In this way, by measuring the diameter of the vertical hole 201, the diameter of the horizontal hole 301, the diameter and the inclination angle of the inclined hole 401, the machining precision of the 3D printer in machining the vertical hole 201, the horizontal hole 301, and the inclined hole 401, and the machining precision (surface roughness) in machining the inclined plate 601 can be obtained.

[0027] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application, and it should be understood that the present application is not limited to the forms disclosed herein, and should not be considered as excluding other embodiments, but can be used in various other combinations, modifications and environments, and can be modified within the scope of the concepts described herein by the above teachings or related technical or knowledge. Any modification and change made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application shall be within the protection scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A test block for 3D printing parameters, characterized in that: The application relates to a test block body (101) comprising a cuboid structure, wherein the test block body (101) has a top surface and four side surfaces, the top surface of the test block body (101) is provided with a plurality of vertical holes (201) with different diameters, the central axis of any vertical hole (201) is perpendicular to the top surface of the test block body (101); one of the side surfaces of the test block body (101) is provided with a plurality of horizontal holes (301) with different diameters, the central axis of any horizontal hole (301) is perpendicular to the corresponding side surface of the test block body (101); one of the side surfaces of the test block body (101) is provided with a plurality of inclined holes (401) with different diameters, the central axis of any inclined hole (401) is not perpendicular to the corresponding side surface of the test block body (101); one of the side surfaces of the test block body (101) is provided with a plurality of flow channels (501) with different widths, the extension direction of any flow channel (501) is perpendicular to the corresponding side surface of the test block body (101); and the top surface of the test block body (101) is provided with at least one inclined plate (601).

2. A test block for 3D printing parameters according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameters of the plurality of vertical holes (201) range from 0.5 mm to 5 mm.

3. A test block for 3D printing parameters according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameters of the plurality of horizontal holes (301) range from 0.5 mm to 5 mm.

4. The test block for 3D printing parameters of claim 1, wherein: The inclination angles of the plurality of inclined holes (401) range from 10 DEG to 80 DEG.

5. A test block for 3D printing parameters according to claim 1, characterized in that: The widths of the plurality of flow channels (501) range from 0.5 mm to 5 mm.

6. A test block for 3D printing parameters according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the inclined plates (601) is four, and any inclined plate (601) is not perpendicular to the top surface of the test block body (101).

7. A test block for 3D printing parameters according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inclination angles of any inclined plate (601) range from 20 DEG to 70 DEG.