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> Printing the tab from the base to the tip in X-Y axis makes it stronger and more flexible since its printed in one continued string. The component won't be u
by stevenhuang 4y ago
> Printing the tab from the base to the tip in X-Y axis makes it stronger and more flexible since its printed in one continued string.
The component won't be undergoing any stress at all, and for a continual print like above it will be plenty strong for the application.
- jameshart 4y ago> The component won't be undergoing any stress at all It has a compliant clip that bends to clip and release; its entire purpose is to retain cables against being pulled out of sockets; and it is designed to press-fit around the body of an ethernet connector which, if it is not too loose or a perfect fit, will subject it to a continual stress. Are you looking at a different object than me?
- stevenhuang 4y agoJust printed one and it works perfect with PETG. PLA was more brittle and I can see it would break easier for people.