Wie genau kann eine gedruckte Lehre sein?

Typisch sind etwa ±0,2 mm. Für Merkmale mit engeren Toleranzen ist eine gedruckte Lehre nur als Sichtprüfung geeignet, nicht als Messmittel.

Verschleißt die Lehre?

Bei sehr häufigem Einsatz ja. Wir planen Verschleißflächen dicker oder als austauschbare Einsätze.

Bekomme ich ein Messprotokoll?

Auf Wunsch messen wir die wichtigsten Merkmale der Lehre nach und dokumentieren das Ergebnis.

Lohnt sich eine gedruckte Lehre gegenüber einer gefrästen?

Für Sichtprüfung und Positionierung meist ja, weil sie deutlich günstiger und schneller ist. Für echte Messlehren bleibt die gefräste Lehre Standard.

Inspection gauges and nests from the 3D printer

A simple go/no-go fixture saves a lot of measuring time in quality assurance. We print gauges and inspection nests from dimensionally stable materials that make good and bad parts visible quickly.

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Dimensional check of the gauge on request

Typical gauges

For quick visual checks, not for the CMM.

Nest gauges

If the part fits the gauge, it is good.

Inspection nests

Nests for measuring devices and camera inspection.

Positioning gauges

Aids for marking and drilling.

Incoming inspection

Quick check of purchased parts.

Suitable materials

Fibre filled materials warp the least and are therefore the first choice for gauges.

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Details for gauges

01Features to check and permitted tolerance.
02CAD data of the part being checked.
03Whether the gauge itself should be measured.
04Environment and frequency of use.

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Where printed gauges make sense and where not

Printed gauges do not replace a CMM. They speed up inspection where coarse features matter: is the hole present, is the clip seated, does the contour fit.

Accuracy depends heavily on warping. That is why we prefer fibre filled materials for gauges and design large faces with ribs.

Tell us which features need checking. We tell you whether a printed gauge is enough.

Manufacturing data at a glance

Location: Schleswig, Germany
Part size: up to approx. 250 x 250 x 250 mm, larger parts split and joined
Quantities: 1 to several thousand, no minimum order quantity
Tolerances: approx. ±0.2 mm for PLA, PETG and carbon grades, ±0.3 mm for ABS, ASA and PC
Layer height: 0.10 to 0.30 mm
Materials: 20 engineering filaments from PLA to PA12-CF and PC FR
File formats: STEP, STL, 3MF, OBJ, IGES up to 200 MB
Lead time: 2 to 4 working days for samples, 4 to 15 working days for series

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Gauge FAQ

How accurate can a printed gauge be?: Around ±0.2 mm is typical. For features with tighter tolerances a printed gauge is only suitable for visual checks, not as a measuring device.
Does the gauge wear?: With very frequent use yes. We make wear faces thicker or replaceable.
Do I get a measurement report?: On request we measure the key features of the gauge and document the result.
Is a printed gauge worth it compared to a machined one?: For visual checks and positioning usually yes, as it is much cheaper and faster. For true measuring gauges the machined gauge stays standard.