Tinx

Another #FreeCADFriday and also spring is here to stay! 🌷

Take a moment to check your bike after winter season. If you need a new valve cap, I got you covered!

Please post replies with photos! I would like to see what color you chose! ✨

https://www.printables.com/model/1627374

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Mar 6 at 8:59amWeb
Show thread__Miguel_Mar 6

@tinx Oooh, interesting!

What filament are you using? Does PLA work correctly, or would a more compliant one like PETG work better?

Show threadTinxMar 6
@nanianmichaels PLA would work for a while, I think. But PETG is better in a wet environment. It also has a better layer adhesion under tension.
Show threadFreeCADMar 6
@tinx Now I *have* valve caps, but those are much cuter! Awesome work. /Jo
Show threadDigiLauchMar 6

@tinx @freecad

Nicely done! But you do need a small extruder nozzle for a small thread like this to be printed properly, don't you?

Show threadTinxMar 6
@franz_e thanks!
A standard 0.4 mm nozzle works fine! 😃
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Show threadFeral 3DMar 6
@tinx @freecad oh damn. Useful!
Show threadCarlos  🇸🇪Mar 6
@tinx @freecad did you use the standard tool in FreeCAD to generate threaded holes or did you design the thread yourself?
Show threadTinxMar 6
@mongrelion it's an M5 metric thread using Part Design > Hole. You can download the FreeCAD file at the link above if you're interested and want to inspect the model. ;)
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Show threadManuMar 7
@tinx @freecad Ooh, I needed that ! Thanks. I printed a small batch in PHA :D (so that if one is lost it will leave no micro-plastics in the end)
Show threadTinxMar 7
@EmmanuelG good thinking! It looks a bit less precise though. What is your experience with PHA?
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Show threadManuMar 7
@tinx Mostly good, but I've only few success with medium/big parts, as it is prone to warp. I try to use it every time I'm doing small parts, it flows well and stick well to smooth PEI plates :)
Show threadFeral 3DMar 9
@EmmanuelG @tinx @freecad I need this too. Saving for later. I feel like there should be an open-source repository of only useful 3D prints like this.
Show threadTinxMar 9

@Feral_3D I'm extending my personal repo each time I need something I can make using #FreeCAD ;)

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