As a self employed CNC machinist/programmer (mills mainly) I am aware the quality and accuracy of a part is based on the accuracy of the axis', rigidity of the setup and correct use of the cutter via the appropriate settings during programming and operation. Being new to printing I am interested in what governs quality and accuracy with 3D printing. I can assume that there are similarities to "subtractive" machining like some of the ones mentioned above. When machining metals, for example I would start with certain base settings, analyze the result and make adjustments (tune) to achieve the level of quality and accuracy desired. Is it the same process with printing? If so is it safe to assume that any 3D printer can be tuned to produce quality prints if the machine is mechanically/electronically sound, the filament feed assembly/extruder/nozzle is of good quality and functioning correctly, the software has the adjustability to optimize all settings and the operator (me:)) has the analytical capacity to determine those optimum settings? Thanks
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