Solidworks & 3D Printing

Thread Board

A thread board can be 3D printed from existing files for a price, so I designed my own for free featuring:

custom size to fit 2 screws that were already in my brick wall
enough threads to be useful but spaced out to save on material and time
modular, interlocking design that can be expanded in any direction
custom hooks/mounts that can be screwed in to mount various items

Light Repair

I broke these plastic arms trying to get the cover off of a ceiling light. I tried to super glue it, but it didn't stick well. And the weight of the light cover would be putting too much stress on the fracture line.

These are my 3D printed arms in place. Repairs like this are my favorite things to 3D print, because it really highlights the usefulness of 3D printing. I was able to create a custom piece with a very specific purpose that I probably couldn't get easily otherwise.

With my fix, the light cover was back on the ceiling.

Kwame the Walrus

Body

I had to design the hair and body as two parts to print separately, because I wanted to have a quick print time and avoid using supports as much as possible.

Hair Piece

The hair posed an interesting challenge due to its lack of structure. I created extra supports and used the printer's stringing ability to create strands of hair. The hair could then be trimmed down.

Garmin Watch Body Repair

This was the most simple yet most useful thing I 3D printed. A part of the body on my running watch broke off. The pin in the strap was not secured, so I couldn't wear the watch at all. I measured the space with calipers and printed a small rectangle, just millimeters in size. Then, I superglued it in place. Now, my watch is as good as new.

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