Fastening Objects in 3D Printing

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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

Screws

Glue Cement

Mechanical Joints

Plastic Welding

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