Calibration

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000436",
  "term": "Calibration",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "The process of adjusting a 3D printer's components to achieve dimensional accuracy and print quality. This involves setting parameters like extruder height, bed leveling, and stepper motor steps per millimeter to align the machine's physical movements with the digital model's instructions. For many desktop printers, calibration includes printing a test object, such as a 20mm cube, and measuring its dimensions to fine-tune axis movement settings.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/calibration/"
}