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

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

 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