I recommend you 3D print a couple of prototypes to check for tolerances issues that may affect the overall quality of the part. I'd also be tempted to try and redesign the model to avoid using support material. It's a very interesting challenge!
@flowalistik They actually print without supports! I used an overhang print and determined, if going slow, I can reliably print up to 60°. Since they're all outer walls the speed is slow enough to allow for proper cooling.
The current way in is a split design with bottom and top half that attach by magnets. My printer has a slight overextrusion issue so I had to drill out the holes 1mm to make it fit. But it works.
In the end I had to add some 5mm to my initial measurements to make it fit. So I'm glad to have learned about the timeline and edit sketch options to edit it without having to redo everything.
Thank you!
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flowalistik
Teacher PlusGreat design!
I recommend you 3D print a couple of prototypes to check for tolerances issues that may affect the overall quality of the part. I'd also be tempted to try and redesign the model to avoid using support material. It's a very interesting challenge!
annick10
@flowalistik They actually print without supports! I used an overhang print and determined, if going slow, I can reliably print up to 60°. Since they're all outer walls the speed is slow enough to allow for proper cooling.
The current way in is a split design with bottom and top half that attach by magnets. My printer has a slight overextrusion issue so I had to drill out the holes 1mm to make it fit. But it works.
In the end I had to add some 5mm to my initial measurements to make it fit. So I'm glad to have learned about the timeline and edit sketch options to edit it without having to redo everything.
Thank you!
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