Resolution

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000329",
  "term": "Resolution",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "The measure of the smallest feature a 3D printer is capable of producing, which dictates the level of detail and surface smoothness of the final object. It is defined in three dimensions: the XY resolution (in-plane) is governed by factors like laser spot size or nozzle diameter, while the Z resolution is the thickness of each individual layer. Desktop FDM printers have a Z resolution from 0.1 to 0.4 millimeters, whereas SLA printers achieve resolutions below 25 microns.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/resolution/"
}