Evaluation of Dimensional Accuracy in Additive Manufacturing with Complex Measurement Artifacts

Richard Joch; Miroslav Cedzo; Alžbeta Briliaková; Jozef Mrázik; Mário Drbúl; Jaromír Markovič

doi:10.2478/msr-2026-0005

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Evaluation of Dimensional Accuracy in Additive Manufacturing with Complex Measurement Artifacts

Measurement Science Review

Volume 26 (2026): Issue 1 (February 2026)

By: Richard Joch , Miroslav Cedzo , Alžbeta Briliaková , Jozef Mrázik, Mário Drbúl and Jaromír Markovič

Open Access

|Jan 2026

Abstract

Accuracy and repeatability are among the key parameters in assessing the quality of additive manufacturing (AM) outputs, as they determine the usability of parts in technical and industrial practice. This study compares a standardized artifact defined by ISO/ASTM 52902 with a newly designed custom artifact, with measurements performed using a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) and 3D scanning. The dimensional deviations obtained for individual axes were statistically evaluated to determine whether the differences between artifacts and measurement methods were statistically significant. Additional analysis based on deviation mapping against the CAD model provided a more detailed view of process behavior for both simple and complex geometries. The results confirmed that the designed artifact can be considered a viable alternative to standardized solutions and offers advantages in practical applications, particularly in the context of quality control and optimization of measurement procedures.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/msr-2026-0005 | Journal eISSN: 1335-8871

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Language: English

Page range: 33 - 39

Submitted on: Oct 2, 2025

Accepted on: Dec 8, 2025

Published on: Jan 23, 2026

Published by: Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Measurement Science

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: Volume open

Keywords:

additive manufacturing,

measurement artifact,

coordinate measuring machine,

3D scanning

Related subjects:

Engineering,

Electrical engineering,

Control engineering, metrology and testing

© 2026 Richard Joch, Miroslav Cedzo, Alžbeta Briliaková, Jozef Mrázik, Mário Drbúl, Jaromír Markovič, published by Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Measurement Science
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