Shrinkage Compensation Calculator
Compensate material shrinkage for precise parts
Average shrinkage by material
FDM / FFF
SLA / Resin
Composites
Metal (SLM/DMLS)
Results
Shrinkage factor
%
Scale factor
New CAD dimension
mm
X Axis
Y Axis
Z Axis
Scale for slicer
X: %
Y: %
Z: %
Formulas:
Shrinkage = ((CAD - Measured) / CAD) × 100
Scale = 100 + Shrinkage
Tip: Shrinkage varies with print conditions (temperature, speed, infill). Always test with your specific setup.
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