Hexagonal sample with holder

prusaprinters

<p>You knever know what color and material you have.<br>Now, with this sample holder, you'll have 10 samples that are quick and easy to reach.</p><p><br>On each sample is written the name of the filament material.<br>A sample is very economical to print, about 1 meter of filament is needed.</p><p><br>Furthermore, the shape of these small samples serves as a stiffness test when you pinch them with your fingers.</p><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/270134/rich_content/807cc8e6-ba9c-40ff-a6ca-4056b9f10a0d/pinch.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22a5cf1417-82ec-48ed-a5bf-e2a320f3c938%22%2C%22w%22%3A2946%2C%22h%22%3A2244%7D"></figure><p>The dimensional accuracy can be check by measuring two sides of the hexagone with a caliper (30 mm). Two 8 mm holes are also present to further check tolerance fit.&nbsp;</p><p>Another method to check the accuracy of the print is to evaluate the friction by slipping the sample on its holder. If the printer's parameters are well adjusted the samples will slide easily on the stand.</p><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/270134/rich_content/d89fa216-94b4-42c3-8f58-efed03f27ea7/slide.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%226d8b76e0-d597-442d-b1ea-94f101f085a9%22%2C%22w%22%3A3324%2C%22h%22%3A2576%7D"></figure><p>You can print as much stand as you need to sort by material type or by color shade when you have a lot of filaments.</p><p>I recommend using the smooth or satin-finished sheet steel. The textured sheet will add about 0.1 mm to 0.2 mm to the 8 mm height of the sample.</p><p>The CAD file (Fusion 360) is supplied so that you can modify the text or add other printing tests (overhang, bridge...).</p>