Flex Test Probe

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Flexibility testing for walls manufactured with 0.5mm extrusion width is crucial. To ensure accurate results, features are designed in 0.5mm wall thickness increments to match the extrusion width: 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, and 2.5mm. Each of these thicknesses is printed at four different heights: 10mm, 15mm, 20mm, and 25mm. This test part serves as a physical reference design to evaluate the flexibility of walls at various thicknesses and heights. It's an essential tool for designers working on flexible parts for 3D printing, providing valuable insights into material behavior under different conditions. For a more comprehensive understanding of feature sizes in rigid parts, consider using the Minimum Viable Feature Test Probe - Wall and Post model, available online. This test model offers a broader range of feature sizes to help designers optimize their designs.