Cleaning Challenge Device

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This model serves as a Benchmark for Assessing Cleaning Protocols, designed specifically for Evaluating the Efficiency of Procedures used in Removing Dirt and Residue from 3D Printed Objects. The Benchmark Cleaning Device consists of a cylindrical base station with four precisely drilled holes and four individual inserts featuring varying circular or square cross-sectional diameters. The chosen dimensions ensure that they are representative of typical (industrial) printing methods while posing an authentic challenge to common cleaning procedures. A measurable factor of the efficacy of any given cleaning protocol is the maximum distance the inserts can be inserted into their corresponding holes in the base station without encountering resistance, thereby providing a tangible indication of dirt or debris accumulation. In other words, successful cleaning is defined by the inserts' ability to move effortlessly into their respective spaces, denoting the absence of dirt hindering movement. The detailed procedure for using this benchmark is outlined below: Step 1: Print the cylindrical base station and the four separate inserts with the highest possible resolution. Step 2: Employ regular post-processing cleaning procedures to clean both the cylindrical base station and the four inserts. Step 3: Insert each of the inserts into their respective holes within the base cylinder, paying attention to the engraved markings which provide information on how many millimeters they can slide inside before encountering any obstacles. This value corresponds directly with the maximum depth a particular cleaning protocol can achieve in terms of cleanliness, according to your standards. The maximum attainable depth, for instance, is ten millimeters.