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3d Printing
Support Material Calculator
Calculates the weight of support material needed for a 3D print given your model's volume, the support fill percentage, and filament density. Use it to estimate extra material cost before slicing overhanging models.
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3d Printing
3D Print Scaling Calculator
Calculate the exact scaling factor to apply in your slicer so a printed part matches a target dimension, accounting for measured shrinkage and a tolerance buffer. Ideal for dialing in first-article prints.
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Key differences
| Support Material Calculator | 3D Print Scaling Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | 3d Printing | 3d Printing |
| Inputs required | 3 | 4 |
| Result | Support Material Weight (g) | Scaling Factor (x) |
| What it does | Calculates the weight of support material needed for a 3D print given your model's volume, the support fill percentage, and filament density. Use it to estimate extra material cost before slicing overhanging models. | Calculate the exact scaling factor to apply in your slicer so a printed part matches a target dimension, accounting for measured shrinkage and a tolerance buffer. Ideal for dialing in first-article prints. |