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The #3Dprinting adventure continues! I try 3 more iterations of the snap fit lid to see if it will hold. I think I’ve got something that will work. #FreeCAD
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@abdullahyucebilgili♥ 12024-05-21
Stl file ????
@ze_edboi2024-05-26
Use a different material, PC-PBT PC-ABS, PETG. Lots of good malleable strong materials. Petg the weakest in that list
@origamifolder2024-05-23
Print at 45 degree angle!
@ubetcha_prod2024-05-22
Try adding a small fillet
@anaon.industries2024-05-22
Everyone suggesting to print it vertically, this is wrong. It should be printed at an angle instead. Likely 30° or 45° on a bottom short edge, with a brim to prevent falling off.
@sebastian_a662024-05-17
Print orientation sure but try adding more walls to your print setting so even thin parts don’t break as easy 👍
@alrayjr2024-04-29
Annealingit before use might help
@bendvis2024-04-29
You could also try printing the whole box standing on its end or its side. That would increase the strength of the tabs by removing layer adhesion as the weak point. You'd need to make sure your printer can handle the overhanging top wall or add supports though.
@luckylaide2024-04-29
How thick did you make those small raised snaps? How many mm. I’m altering a design of my own.
@kalbotero2024-04-24
increase by a bit the wall thickness to match your nozzle size
@ku.syuk2024-04-17
Print vertically or increase your temp & lower your print speed. Issues like that are usually caused by weak layer bonding
@ultimocasebuilder2024-04-17
For this type of connection, you need to change the print orientation for best results because layer lines are weak against repetitive strain attacks
@shaadi_qt2024-04-17
Try to print the first one vertical or on a 45 to try to be as minimal on the support
@mohammed_haj_hammod2024-04-16
Even the last design will break😂
@stlfactory2024-04-14
Use PETG!
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Comments (15)
Stl file ????
Use a different material, PC-PBT PC-ABS, PETG. Lots of good malleable strong materials. Petg the weakest in that list
Print at 45 degree angle!
Try adding a small fillet
Everyone suggesting to print it vertically, this is wrong. It should be printed at an angle instead. Likely 30° or 45° on a bottom short edge, with a brim to prevent falling off.
Print orientation sure but try adding more walls to your print setting so even thin parts don’t break as easy 👍
Annealingit before use might help
You could also try printing the whole box standing on its end or its side. That would increase the strength of the tabs by removing layer adhesion as the weak point. You'd need to make sure your printer can handle the overhanging top wall or add supports though.
How thick did you make those small raised snaps? How many mm. I’m altering a design of my own.
increase by a bit the wall thickness to match your nozzle size
Print vertically or increase your temp & lower your print speed. Issues like that are usually caused by weak layer bonding
For this type of connection, you need to change the print orientation for best results because layer lines are weak against repetitive strain attacks
Try to print the first one vertical or on a 45 to try to be as minimal on the support
Even the last design will break😂
Use PETG!