[Da...] Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 3D Printed Spring Clamp on bolt or Shoulder Bolt works Great If anyone wants the model I can upload it I like them better then the aluminum ones they don't bend. and cost 25cents per clip. DanCapture1.JPG Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/15792-spring-clamp/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Da...] Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 You will need to edit the .TXT back to STL file Use a 5/16 bolt or 1/4-20 shoulder bolt 5/16 dia.Flex Clamp35mm.TXTFlex Clamp 5-16 30mm.TXT Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/15792-spring-clamp/#findComment-86304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[SH...] Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Please sign in to view this quote. Good idea, I will try to make it my own one. I would have bolt in the machine shop.... Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/15792-spring-clamp/#findComment-86306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ch...] Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Did you use regular PLA filament? I used to 3D print as much as I could but now I get it machined out of delrin if I can. I still 3D print a lot of stuff for the CMM but I'm really not a fan of that crappy material. Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/15792-spring-clamp/#findComment-86308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Da...] Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Yes 3D printing is changing things I really like R&R, Rayco, and others fixtures. We have stopped buying there fixtures and just purchase a Prusa 3D printer for $350.00 Now we can make any fixture and not scratch the part. As for printers we have tried different brands from $250 to $78,000 this is the only printer that we have found that prints as good as a $78,000 printer but doesn't cost a arm and leg. The self leveling is amazing. We have over 30 Prusa Printer right now.Capture1.JPG Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/15792-spring-clamp/#findComment-86310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Da...] Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Please sign in to view this quote. We use PETG and PLA + Regular PLA will become brittle over time. I like eSun and Pruse PLA. Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/15792-spring-clamp/#findComment-86312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ch...] Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Good advice. Ordering now. The brittleness of regular PLA is my only complaint when it comes to 3D printing. Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/15792-spring-clamp/#findComment-86314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Cl...] Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 How long to print this part? Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/15792-spring-clamp/#findComment-86316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ri...] Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Please sign in to view this quote. This right here. Machining from Delrin is super nice. It costs more, but it works well. Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/15792-spring-clamp/#findComment-86318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Da...] Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Print time is 6 minutes on quality setting. Most fixtures take 3 to 10 hours. Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/15792-spring-clamp/#findComment-86320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Da...] Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Please sign in to view this quote. Try using PETG it runs hotter the print quality isn't as great but it is much stronger. That is what the Prusa Printer plastic parts are made from. Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/15792-spring-clamp/#findComment-86322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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