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Ergonomic Hand Tool Handle: Overmolding or Something Else?
Hello everyone, I am in the early stages of developing a new hand tool (wire cutter). The tool needs an ergonomic handle that provides a good grip and comfort even during prolonged use. I... read more
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How to design a 3D-printed snap closure that works perfectly?
Hey guys! I’m hoping I can get some technical advice in designing an enclosure for a scientific instrument — it's a portable and remote logging device. The device I'm enclosing is about 100 mm... read more
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Modeling ribs on a curved surface
hi, designing a snap-fit enclosure for a small handheld sensor (approx. 60 x 40 x 20 mm), and I need to add structural ribs to the inner shell. The issue is the inner surface... read more
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Mesh accuracy concerns with FDM
I'm working on a small gear-driven mechanism for a camera panning rig and considering printing the 45° bevel gears in PETG (FDM). Tooth pitch is 1.5 mm, and the gears will be rotating slowly... read more
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