Renimeter

###Introduction:

During my own FFF experiments I faced problems with fits. I couldn’t know how precisely the Makerbot that I use at my university does follow my 3D models. So I came up with the idea to create some kind of “meter” to find out what kind of clearances would be appropriate for “my” machine, material and CAM parameters (layer height, speed…)

My solution for this problem is a block, which side shape is triangle and it has several holes, whose sizes increase in certain steps. The triangle shape allows to study that are there any differences between horizontal, vertical and 45-degree-from-normal shapes. The pins (or axles) have just one size, but they are also created in these orientations. These pins may also have chamfers or rounds. I named this system as “Renimeter” after my nickname ^^

This meter with its pins tells you what kind of clearance (according to your CAD model) is suitable for tight or sliding fit with your machine, your materials and these CA