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When I do this arc length method with a plate, with fixed connections at the top and bottom, much like an inner web I-beam, I get that the plate is buckling move in the longitudinal direction than the transverse direction. Any help?
i run into an issue in the assembly that when I delete the feature it loses the reference points, which doesn't seem to be an issue when you're using the axis but what if I wanted to use the point?
great presentation--thank you--I'm trying to do this quickly (of course) and you answered quickly. One thing I wish you would have done is finish it--that is you mentioned 'another feature' to finish the end--obviously that partial fillet end isn't going to be made that way. So far I have to make a sweep in with a tool shape to really make this feature. SW is really moving in the right direction parallel with CAM--but let's make it real. I'm disappointed you have few views--this is a good quick demo! Maybe future version SW gives us the rotating tool shape possibility for partials!
This is fantastic. It exemplifies an entirely new way to optimize 3D printing with FDM. I’ve done this technique with magnets and nuts but this video opens my eyes to much bigger possibilities. It also generates a lot of discussion below that is also very helpful. A bunch of us have already been doing this a little bit, here and there, but this video opened up the discussion. Really valuable.
Strangely, my biggest take-away from this is the non-metal, large overhang part you printed there. Had never thought of that. Other than that, I've used the "Pause at Height" post processing script with Cura and have imbedded weights in fidget spinners, magnets in a cup bottom so it's secure on metal surfaces , and a bunch of other things.
If the torque is high enough to require a metal sprocket this part is going to fail instantly on the small plastic studs in the middle. Use some metal studs at least...
I'm still new to 3d printing, and tried to incorporate an ncf chip into one of the designadjustments I made. Maybe it's because I'm still so new, but I was afraid that the chip wouldn't fit, so I made the room for the chip larger. These parts fit so snug into the design, what hints do you have for me so I can improve this type of design in the future? (Apart from finally taking the time and learning better how to work with fusion 360🙈). Also, when I sliced my design in cura to pause at the layer height I needed the print to pause before inserting the nfc Chip, the first time it blew right past it.. Oo
Excellent examples of great engineering solutions to problems with FDM printers. However, it should be clarified that Stratasys Fortus printers, while very reliable machines, are far from the only ones capable of these "pause" behaviors. PrusaSlicer and Cura both natively include the ability to pause at desired layers. You can do this on any $100-$1000 printer, it doesn't need to be a $50,000 Stratasys.
1:30 "The roller chain sprocket is going to need to be made out of metal because of high force on the part" * Uses 3d printed plastic pegs printed onto the belt sprocket to transfer torque with a sheer force across the layer lines at a smaller radius than the sprocket *
This is an very useful video. Great ideas for all sorts of inserts. Humble suggestion, when inserting nuts i found it worth buying an inexpensive square nut assortment in place of hex nuts. The longer edges are less prone to deforming the plastic and spinning if you get a stuck part.
The tip to save supports is realkly great. But a lot of the others are kinda bad by design as you completly lose any maintainability of the produced parts. The idea of pausing and semi assembling a part is an interessting one, but not if you lose maintainability or have to scrap the whole thing if you need to change a little aspect.
