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Table 1 Outline of each fabricated 3D model and shape error evaluation with reference 3D CAD data

From: Utilizing a low-cost desktop 3D printer to develop a “one-stop 3D printing lab” for oral and maxillofacial surgery and dentistry fields

Laminating pitch 0.2 mm 0.3 mm 0.4 mm 0.5 mm
Model print time 4 h37 m 3 h13 m 2 h33 m 2 h17 m
3D model weight 51 g 50 g 49 g 48 g
Comparison with 3D CAD data
 Mean absolute shape error (mm) 0.36 0.36 0.35 0.35
 Minimum shape error (mm) −3.83 −3.83 − 3.78 −3.93
 Maximum shape error (mm) 3.47 2.99 3.94 4.07
 Standard deviation 0.53 0.53 0.56 0.58