Understanding Print Accuracy and Tolerances in Large Build Volume 3D Printing
As additive manufacturing scales up, accuracy is no longer an issue reserved for tiny prototypes. Industries throughout the UK are looking to large-format additive systems to create functioning parts, architectural models, tooling, and educational prototypes. Understanding print accuracy and tolerances within a large build volume 3D printer becomes key with this shift. At Evo3D, we work in close cooperation with manufacturers, designers, and academic institutions. We support them in adopting large-format 3D printing solutions that balance size with precision. This blog explores what accuracy really means in large-scale printing, what affects tolerances, and how users can achieve consistent results. What Print Accuracy and Tolerances Really Mean Print accuracy refers to the closeness of a printed part to its original digital design, while tolerances define the acceptable range of deviation from those intended dimensions. In small-format printing, the tolerances are easier to keep under ...