Easy to program test tower

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There are many top-notch test towers available, perfect for stringing tests, temperature checks, overhangs, and bridging. This generic tower features increments every 5 mms, making it easy to program your slicer. Several factors impact stringing, and you can experiment with each individually using this tower. It allows you to isolate a function and test it across 7 distinct increments. If you want to test stringing and retractions, for example, you would set your slicer to print with zero retractions from 0-5 mms, one mm retraction from 5-10mm, two mm retraction from 10-15mms, and so on. You can apply this process to wipe, coasting, retraction speed, fan settings, or any other variable you like. To see the difference in each setting, test one function at a time. This will help you dial in your best settings. The simplest way to program multiple processes in Simplify3D is: 1. Create a basic process for the material you're using. 2. Go to Tools > Variable Settings Wizard. 3. In the Variable Settings Wizard window, type 5 mm in the Split Height Window and click Add Location. Type 10 and click Add Location, then type 15 and click Add Location, repeating this up to 35, followed by confirming with Split Processes. You will find all 8 processes under Processes (lower left side) of your main window: 0-5 mm slice at the top, 5-10 mm below it, and so on. Double-click each process to change one function, doing this for each segment down the line. It's a good idea to keep notes of your settings for each segment to compare against after printing. I've included a graph that you can print and track your changes with. Hit Prepare to Print and select all processes when prompted. This will slice your model with different settings for every 5 mms of height. If you want to check any process for the start or stop height, go to the advanced tab under that process and look in the upper left side of the window. I usually print this tower with one wall at 0.2 mm thickness and 10% infill.