How to read a Dokimion report
A report is built to be read in this order: the score tells you where you stand, the findings tell you what to change, the positions tell you how to place the part.
| Section | What it shows | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Kolesar Score | a number from 0 to 100 and a letter from A to E | A and B mean the part prints with few or no changes, C to E mean change something first. See how it is built |
| Score components | the three or four measures behind the number, each from 0 to 100 | the lowest component is the first thing to fix |
| Conclusion | a short written verdict and the most important finding first | read it as a summary, not as a replacement for the findings |
| Dimensions, volume, mass | the size of the part in the position it was sent, and its volume and mass | check that the units are right before anything else |
| Findings | each problem or point to watch, with numbers | a problem should be fixed before printing, a point to watch should be checked |
| Positions | the three best placements on the build plate, with a picture | compare support volume, height and the area under support, see orientation |
| Thresholds and sources | every limit used, with its source or marked as an assumption | this is what makes the numbers checkable |
| Cost | estimate per piece for 1, 10 and 100 pieces | use it to compare technologies, see how it is estimated |
When the check cannot finish
If part of the check does not finish, the report says so in words, shows no substitute numbers, marks the score incomplete and caps it at 79. A button offers to try again. Nothing is shown as a result when it was not calculated.
What the report is not
It is an assessment for a decision and for a conversation with a service bureau. It is not final production documentation. When a part is expensive, load bearing or going into series, an engineer review adds a signed comment and a 30 minute call.
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