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= How to Fasten =
 
= How to Fasten =
 
== Nut and Bolts ==
 
== Nut and Bolts ==
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Yous can use a nut and bolt if you make a pocket to insert the nut into the side of the hole and then bolt in as usual.  This makes a nice strong removable fastening.  It can be a bit fussy to print but I have used and liked this method.
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You can see this technique in these models:
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* coming soon?
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== Screws ==
 
== Screws ==
  

Revision as of 12:28, 6 January 2018

Introduction

Fastening parts can involve a variety of issus:

  • Parts need to go together and come apart
  • Parts print better in parts because of support needs or other issues, then need to be put together, perhaps permanently.
  • Parts are too big for printer.
  • Parts need only to go together once, the fastening is permanent.
  • Parts need to be assembled or disassembled without tools.
  • Cost is of importance.
  • Joints should/should not be visible.

Depending on the issues there are different methods that you may wish to apply.

How to Fasten

Nut and Bolts

Yous can use a nut and bolt if you make a pocket to insert the nut into the side of the hole and then bolt in as usual. This makes a nice strong removable fastening. It can be a bit fussy to print but I have used and liked this method.

You can see this technique in these models:

  • coming soon?

Screws

There are a variety of screws that are "self taping". Given a starter hole ( drilled or printed ) you can screw into them. This is a pretty quick and easy way. Just insert the fastener and screw it in. It would be nice to have a reference to specific

  • screws
  • pilot hole sizes
  • plastic types and perhaps infill settings

This can also be done with a machine screw but the pilot needs to be quite close to the screw diameter and is relatively easily stripped. I have been successful with this, in one case with set screws.

Glue Cement

Mechanical Joints

Plastic Welding

Links