Transparent Window Test Print Object

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Test Print Object to Assess Plastic Transparency by Printing a Thin Window The test aims to determine the clarity of a specific plastic type during printing. This is achieved by creating a 0.2mm thick window, encircled by a hoop and adorned with decorative towers. Printing Setup Details: The print is executed using the Printrbot Simple Metal printer along with a Printrbot heated bed. A 0.06-inch PEI sheet is attached to the heated bed using double-sided 3M tape. Aluminum patches are positioned at probe points, allowing for induction probe access to the bed. Airflow is provided by a CPAP machine set to 4.0 millibars of mercury pressure. Slicing Parameters: * Sliced using Simplify3D: + Infill percentage: 25% + Layer height: 0.1mm + Brim/skirt setup: 6 loops with 2 layers, attached to the print edge + Nozzle size: 0.5mm + Extrusion width: 0.6mm Print Settings Summary: Printer Brand: Printrbot Printer Model: Simple Black Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.1 Infill Percentage: 25% Notes: Printed using red PLA from Radio Shack, which is not transparent in filament form and appears opaque in thicker tower sections. Printing Environment: The print bed consists of a PEI sheet adhered to the Printrbot Simple Metal's aluminum heated bed with double-sided tape. Aluminum rectangles enable induction probe probing for precise temperature readings. Fan shroud provides cooling, though uneven airflow biases the right side during printing. Air cooling is delivered by a CPAD unit at 4 millibars of mercury pressure. Designing the Print: The print was created using OpenScad, with simple shapes defined to assess the plastic transparency.