I’m trying to print an object that has a hinge, for the hinge in the part I want to use a piece of tubing laying on its side, aka a cylinder. The axle would then slide into the tube to create the hinge. The challenge is to print plastic around the cylinder to embed it within the part.
I figure I could leave a void exactly the OD of the tube then put a pause in at the 90 degree point, lay the tube into the object then continue the print, the problem being the tube would extend higher than the printed layers, so unless we could “steer” the printhead around it will collide.
Another option would be to print a void for the tube then jam it in, heating it slightly it necessary.
Any better ideas?
There are many ways to create hinges.
- Screws as used in the Rugged Boxes
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Depending on size, people sometimes use a piece of filament for the smaller sizes.
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You can 3D print hinges in place.
Several types are found here:
- You can “jam” things in, but, the tolerances for this will likely mean in order to be workable, you will not be able to jam it into both sides (required for a working hinge).
You can’t insert something into a print part way through that is higher than the current print layer, you will break your model in the best case or your hot end in the worst.
Thank you, I’ve made 3d in place hinges, they are a novelty not industrial.
Thanks for the link for the screw option,will study it some,
I really appreciate your response.
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