Thickness samples - design help tool

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When designing a new part, deciding on the precise wall thickness can be challenging. To gain insight into how strong your material is at different wall thicknesses, these parts serve as a useful reference point. They also function as an effective thickness gauge when calipers are difficult to use. Although they may be somewhat large for this purpose. These gauges are particularly valuable for TPU, but can be applied to various materials. I printed them using PLA. Remember that both the number of perimeters and infill will significantly impact the strength of your part, not just the wall thickness. To achieve accurate results, print these parts with the same settings you intend to use for your actual project. I printed mine with standard slicer settings to establish a baseline. If certain thicknesses appear too soft or hard, you can adjust the perimeters or infill accordingly. The images display my initial test featuring written letters, with only one example incorporating the printed text. A compact storage box is included in this design. Each gauge measures 25mm on each side. A Fusion 360 file for creating your own gauges is provided. Update: I have modified the storage box to be slightly smaller, allowing the squares to fit more snugly while still being easy to remove. This adjustment has also improved the lid's stability and reduced the likelihood of it falling off. Your printer should be well-calibrated to accommodate these precise tolerances.