3D Printing: Comparative design methods for joints that will be joined together
Channel: Roel Van de Paar
Date: 24/06/2019

3D Printing: Comparative design methods for joints that will be joined together


The Question: I want to 3D-print some parts that will be later joined together along a seam.
When modeling these separate parts, what are some methods that work well with
3D-printed pieces? For example, if I were doing wood working, I might choose
dowel and pin joints or mortise and tenon joints or glue overlapping pieces.
What methods translate well into use with 3D-printed plastics? How does the
answer change depending on the orientation of the joint along the printing
direction?

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