Geometric accuracy of models made using rapid prototyping methods. Part 1. Cylindrical and cuboidal elements

The first part of the research presented in this article, related to the geometric accuracy of models made using four specific additive manufacturing methods: Material Extrusion Modeling (MEM), PolyJet Modeling (PJM), Digital Light Processing (DLP), and Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), focuses on the accuracy of rectangular and cylindrical models. For this purpose, research models were developed containing cylindrical and rectangular solids and holes in the dimensional range 0.1-10 mm. Based on the results, it was found that DMLS models are characterized by the highest geometric accuracy.