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This paper proposes methods that efficiently calculate error approximation based on curve, surface area, and volume.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Findings<\/jats:title><jats:p>This paper derives the equations for calculating the ruled surface areas and the volume of 3D slices in 3D object models. One may use the difference of surface areas or volumes to determine the extent of the global conformity of the ruled surfaces. Additionally, local conformity analysis through calculating curve deviation has been introduced to improve the reliability of the global conformity analysis.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Research limitations\/implications<\/jats:title><jats:p>The research results apply only to fabrication processes that generate ruled surfaces. 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