6 Advanced FDM 3D Printing Tips When Adding Metal Parts to Your Build

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  • @deepinderjitsingh
    @deepinderjitsingh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +479

    One suggestion, try using square nuts as opposed to hex nuts as they don’t wear out the plastic as easy as hex nuts in case of over tightening.

  • @kurtcrafton
    @kurtcrafton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +556

    The pause feature is not limited to just stratasys software. I can very well do the same thing in Cura using the "Change at Z extension" with this extension I can add custom g-code to park the print head by layer number or using overall height allowing me to add fixed in place nuts, mesh, ect

    • @jessem8928
      @jessem8928 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Any recommendations for videos on how to do this?

    • @ConvSegmet
      @ConvSegmet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Prusa slicer has an especially easy pause at a layer feature as well.

    • @theeddies
      @theeddies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@jessem8928 Search "CHEP pause at height" I would send you a link but they often don't work in comments.

    • @Edgard422
      @Edgard422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I think you can also add a firmware pause command at any step you like by editing the g code file.

    • @ilyarepin7750
      @ilyarepin7750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I can do the same thing without cura just by opening the gcode in a gcode editor and just search the layer I want to pause at and insert a few lines of gcode to pause it.

  • @x4runnergunnerx9
    @x4runnergunnerx9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    I've used most of these but embedding 3D printed parts mid-print to avoid supports is a new one for me! I will have to incorporate that into a design for sure. Very helpful video!

  • @opensourceeducated2862
    @opensourceeducated2862 2 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    Literally incredible. I'm leaving a lot of FDM sophistication on the table. The printed part within the other printed blew my mind 😳🤯

    • @kailuasurfing
      @kailuasurfing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My thoughts exactly

    • @sqeaky8190
      @sqeaky8190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too. I would probably want to to print the inserts first so that they could be check and failures isolated, but a ton things could be printed at mismatched orientation like this for a bunch of reasons.

  • @b5a5m5
    @b5a5m5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    1:30 "The roller chain sprocket is going to need to be made out of metal because of high force on the part"
    * Uses 3d printed plastic pegs printed onto the belt sprocket to transfer torque with a sheer force across the layer lines at a smaller radius than the sprocket *

  • @Perry_Wolf
    @Perry_Wolf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Strangely, my biggest take-away from this is the non-metal, large overhang part you printed there. Had never thought of that. Other than that, I've used the "Pause at Height" post processing script with Cura and have imbedded weights in fidget spinners, magnets in a cup bottom so it's secure on metal surfaces , and a bunch of other things.

  • @Sembazuru
    @Sembazuru 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    All of these techniques are also applicable in the hobby space of 3D printing. I can probably do almost all of these techniques on my Prusa MK3S using PrisaSlicer, though I'm limited on the type of thermoplastics that I can use on my open frame printer since I don't have an enclosure to put around it.
    The technique of embedding other 3D printed parts is probably the only one that I hadn't thought of before. Thanx for introducing me to that idea.

  • @nayvinyami
    @nayvinyami 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible insight, blew my mind away when you flipped the baffles on the build plate to assemble later mid-print.

  • @KHFilms
    @KHFilms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This made me seriously rethink of the capabilities of my fdm printer. The embedded nut or magnet is a true classic but the rest of these I've never even considered.
    Really informative and well made video, I hope to see more like it soon!

  • @jmtx.
    @jmtx. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Inserting 3D printed structures mid-print is quite thought provoking. Thanks for capturing all these ideas here.

  • @williamfrance-
    @williamfrance- 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t believe I’ve never thought to simply pause the print when incorporating other materials like metal inserts into my projects. Thanks for the great video!

  • @spusuf
    @spusuf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is genuinely so insightful and useful for printing on any machine. I knew you could pause at layer in cura but didn't know it was this useful

  • @tbren6707
    @tbren6707 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Really awesome video! I've used the idea of pausing and inserting different hardware to my prints, but you showed some amazing yet simple concepts. Definitely a reminder to me to "think outside the filament" and incorporate other pieces to make my designs better. Thanks!

  • @smoerebroetxd
    @smoerebroetxd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm flabbergasted how these techniques blew my mind... I don't know how I never thought of stoping a print midway through. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @monkeysfromvenus
    @monkeysfromvenus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Printing those shelves and inserting them mid-print is some serious outside-the-box thinking. Awesome!

  • @auxchar
    @auxchar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've done this before with hex nuts and bushings, but I hadn't considered applying it to 3D printing parts to avoid support material. That's a very interesting technique, very mutch appreciate it!

  • @Vibycko
    @Vibycko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The part where you take the already printed part and insert it into the piece is just amazing, and quite interesting technique.

  • @SrikarMaddula
    @SrikarMaddula 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've had an entire course on additive manufacturing last semester and such examples were barely covered if any. This legit gave me quite a few ideas on solving a problem on a current project. Why they don't talk about it in college is beyond me.

  • @desparky
    @desparky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've embedded magnets and nuts into builds, but hadn't considered the other tips. Thanks for sharing.

  • @debbiestimac5175
    @debbiestimac5175 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Inserting the carbon rod section is brilliant. You get the strength you need without the wear and clogging from printing in CF. Nice!

  • @Jakielopez
    @Jakielopez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really interesting to see different way to use FDM printers. I never thought to stop the print and assemble the part to eliminate the need for supports. I'll definitely be trying to implement these ideas in future projects.

  • @OhNaYouDidnt
    @OhNaYouDidnt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Really interesting applications for various inserts. One thing I would add is if you have an issue with the hexagonal nuts spinning inside their holes and wearing the surrounding plastic, try square nuts instead, the corners have more area within the plane to move through compared to hexagonal nuts.

  • @kaedkay2472
    @kaedkay2472 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video. I genuinely hadnt thought of using previously-printed parts to embed into a larger assembly. Fantastic tips.

  • @heavydamage8799
    @heavydamage8799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This was really useful. I'm working on a unusual water pump, the chain and nut insert techniques were really really useful. Thanks

  • @mikoaj2323
    @mikoaj2323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much for this video, I've always putted hex nuts instead of those inserts, but tip with printing few parts, then putting one on another and continuing printing is weirdly something i did not think about. This shows whole new level of 3d printing

  • @alangregg7171
    @alangregg7171 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    phenomenal! I've done some basic things like adding nuts, but this is of a whole different level.

  • @iamlookto
    @iamlookto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice techniques that you can basically use with every fdm printer and slicer on the market! Will definitely need to use these more often.

  • @beauregardslim1914
    @beauregardslim1914 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great stuff! Sharing tips that everyone can use (but easier with your product) is a great way to do marketing. Like others have said, the 3d printed part inside the 3d printed part is one of those ingenious "Why didn't I think of that?" ideas. Another thing you can insert: electronic components and wires.

  • @Flapdr01
    @Flapdr01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If the torque is high enough to require a metal sprocket this part is going to fail instantly on the small plastic studs in the middle. Use some metal studs at least...

  • @kibbycabbit
    @kibbycabbit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great idea! You just help us to think of possibilities that we haven't thought of in past. Thank you!

  • @ozespresso
    @ozespresso 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Well done! I know some of these methods but the carbon fiber and the way to avoid support are very impressive!

  • @bubbasplants189
    @bubbasplants189 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thanks for sharing. I like the idea of splitting the part and stacking components mid print!

  • @new1ru
    @new1ru 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very refreshing view on subjects we all struggle with!

  • @ConvSegmet
    @ConvSegmet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is an very useful video. Great ideas for all sorts of inserts.
    Humble suggestion, when inserting nuts i found it worth buying an inexpensive square nut assortment in place of hex nuts. The longer edges are less prone to deforming the plastic and spinning if you get a stuck part.

  • @martinbrodecki6860
    @martinbrodecki6860 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Greate video! I especially like the idea of combinding plastic parts mid printing. I dont know if you mentioned it but personaly I like to preheat any metal parts to bed temperature before inserting them, just to avoid the risk of warping or layer seperation.

  • @_the_Chad_
    @_the_Chad_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some excellent ideas I want to try! Two things to note are that McMaster has a huge amount of Cad models available for downloading and that super glue on the metal piece can help with the first layer adhesion.

  • @danfarrik
    @danfarrik 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG so clever printing the overhang price separately and inserting it mid-print. I have done this with metal before, but I didn’t think about doing it to avoid supports and reduce waste.

  • @robduquette1736
    @robduquette1736 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are some really awesome techniques! I knew about the hex nuts as threaded inserts, but the other tricks blew my mind!

  • @seanw1550
    @seanw1550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is fantastic. It exemplifies an entirely new way to optimize 3D printing with FDM. I’ve done this technique with magnets and nuts but this video opens my eyes to much bigger possibilities.
    It also generates a lot of discussion below that is also very helpful. A bunch of us have already been doing this a little bit, here and there, but this video opened up the discussion. Really valuable.

    • @Trimech
      @Trimech  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @seankelleher4976
    @seankelleher4976 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Assembling mid print to cut down on support material is absolutely genius 👍

  • @mdhafiz00
    @mdhafiz00 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i never thought of that. thank you for sharing the light!

  • @SantaDragon
    @SantaDragon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks. Great video. I will start with implementing these ideas to my upcoming creations for improving the stiffness.

  • @Chimney_Swift
    @Chimney_Swift 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    4:24 that's actually brilliant, I'll have to remember that for the next time I can't just design around this issue

  • @papercrowe8772
    @papercrowe8772 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow these are some great techniques, I will definitely be trying to use these in some of my coming projects!

  • @nahuelelkpo23
    @nahuelelkpo23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've thought of this before, but the 3d printed part as an insert and the carbor fiber rods blew my mind. Specially tge 3d printed insert, genius.

  • @PFBruno3
    @PFBruno3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never even thought to do this! Awesome!

  • @B4I34
    @B4I34 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips! Not all new to me, but especially the insertion of printed geometry is interesting and I have to consider this some more in my designs.

  • @gregorzimmermann9495
    @gregorzimmermann9495 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This way of thinking helps me a lot! Thanks

  • @robinhoed5729
    @robinhoed5729 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the idea of support less 3D printing when ever I get a difficult part I print it in pieces and glue it to getter when it is don this is a way better solution very creative thx

  • @dirtdart81
    @dirtdart81 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How does this have zero comments? These were ingenious techniques for making your prints more useful. Can't wait to give some of them a try!

  • @AerialWaviator
    @AerialWaviator 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great examples of FDM 3d printed composite part builds.

  • @chuvvyyk
    @chuvvyyk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! Thank you very much for sharing these techniques!

  • @rasg3000
    @rasg3000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was truly eye opener for me. Great video!

  • @DJWhitelow
    @DJWhitelow 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seen magnets & nuts etc been inserted in this way before but this is next level, really cool stuff!

  • @ericvenneker
    @ericvenneker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very smart ideas! I will keep this vid saved for future reference. Thanks 👍

  • @more9lives
    @more9lives 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You just gave me tons of new ideas ! Thanks !

  • @JoeStoffa
    @JoeStoffa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    These are excellent examples, thank you for producing/sharing this. My favorite reinforcement are stainless steel screws. In addition to what you would expect (a steel rod significantly increases resistance to deflection/shearing) they are also quite good at moving a force on the shaft to the head. I've had a few pieces that wouldn't work because a sideways load (impact) would delaminate the z-layer easily (even with PCTG and isotropic polymers), but a screw head transformed this into a bending mode on an x-y layer, and all was fine.

    • @Trimech
      @Trimech  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most welcome. Glad you found this useful!

  • @tazanteflight8670
    @tazanteflight8670 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video has a truly incredible number, and quality of ideas, and inspiration.

  • @Evinosx
    @Evinosx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've thought about doing this but haven't got around to trying it yet. Thanks for the ideas.

  • @RonnyHanssen
    @RonnyHanssen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. This was so enlightening. Great tips. So obvious, when seeing it demonstrated. Thanks for sharing.

  • @abdullahkrmzyuz5827
    @abdullahkrmzyuz5827 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty cool ideas, thanks for the different advices, they will definitely come in use later. Keep it up man!

  • @sepro5135
    @sepro5135 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video, thanks for the Ideas and inspiration!

  • @weisnowhere
    @weisnowhere 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These techniques are great! Can't even pick a favorite!

  • @robertgcode965
    @robertgcode965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:58 WOW! I could've not thought of that myself. This will definitely be useful in my future projects.

  • @-LEVVI
    @-LEVVI 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome techniques and ideas guys, thanks for sharing!

  • @bennylloyd-willner9667
    @bennylloyd-willner9667 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That are some great ideas, I will have that in mind when i do my humble DIY projects 👍

  • @rixochixo
    @rixochixo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    BRO also the last build with the carbon fiber insert is genius!

  • @EdydeLeon
    @EdydeLeon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Randomly came across this video in my home page. Very interesting ideas! Thanks!

  • @Nobody-Nowhere
    @Nobody-Nowhere 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Next level tips, great way to look at 3d printing.

  • @nonyabidness8682
    @nonyabidness8682 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is brilliant. Thanks for sharing!

  • @andreipirlea3102
    @andreipirlea3102 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is nuts!! FDM at its finest. Good job

  • @johnathanclayton2887
    @johnathanclayton2887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Those are some great ideas! I love it! I'm sure your Inight software makes it very easy to accomplish.
    But you can do these things in common 3D printing slicers as well. Cura and Prusha slicers allow for pausing after a certain layer to insert components.

    • @jessem8928
      @jessem8928 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      By just adding G code at a specific Z hieght?

    • @pirncho
      @pirncho 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@jessem8928 Just add a filament color change at the desired layer and when it pauses and waits for you to change the filament, place the new component and dont change the filament.

    • @cazdghost
      @cazdghost 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@jessem8928 I am using Prusa Slicer. you can add pause inside the slicer itself. at the Sliced preview. there is a + Icon at the timeline where in you can add pause, color change or specific custom gcodes.

    • @PAXthe4Th
      @PAXthe4Th 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a good reason to leave makerbot behind now

  • @mists_of_time
    @mists_of_time 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are very valuable tips, thank you. I will totally try doing this with my 3d printer.

  • @hjoore
    @hjoore 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genius! Awesome inspiration for designing FDM parts.

  • @MarcelHuguenin
    @MarcelHuguenin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent tips! Thanks for the video.

  • @EeliyaRasta
    @EeliyaRasta 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I learned more about how to design and print my parts in this 6 min ish video than my 3 years of experience in 3d printing😅
    Thank you!

  • @antonwinter630
    @antonwinter630 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    brilliant ideas. thanks for sharing them all

  • @Gormadt
    @Gormadt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great video
    Thank you for the great ideas and I can't wait to incorporate them into my designs

  • @glennleader8880
    @glennleader8880 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    There were some cleaver techniques employed here. Thank you for sharing them.

  • @JamesFraley
    @JamesFraley 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That pause technique is cool!

  • @ianwaters6272
    @ianwaters6272 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the video, really great ideas for how to use 3d printers as a tool and not just finality.

  • @ChMayer-gt9yy
    @ChMayer-gt9yy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really cool engineering and very inspiring! Looking forward to more ideas.

  • @Jandodev
    @Jandodev 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some of these techniques are amazing!

  • @davebrown5665
    @davebrown5665 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some excellent ideas here, thank you for sharing.

  • @smalkglass9869
    @smalkglass9869 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is incredible! much love! 4:40

  • @johnvodopija1743
    @johnvodopija1743 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing these very useful examples. I just need to configure my printer to pause correctly and I’ll be up and running. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺

  • @mr.slappy6944
    @mr.slappy6944 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Deam, this is brilliant! I just made a part with cutouts to insert hex nuts (using supports), but this makes more sense.

  • @zerocoolzc1
    @zerocoolzc1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great ideas, thank you for sharing.

  • @alexon2010
    @alexon2010 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    sensational video, best video I've seen about the use of 3D printing... and it's not a little video I watch, I'm manufacturing a CNC Router, quick to assemble and disassemble and even for industrial use, I'm a Systems developer and Graphic Designer and of Product

  • @facenameple4604
    @facenameple4604 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a mind-blow for me. Absolutely amazing.

  • @ross2k220
    @ross2k220 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that blew my mind, I'll be looking at the capabilities of my ender 3 totally differently now

  • @alphonsohenry
    @alphonsohenry 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video give me a few ideas to try, Thanks alot.

  • @pistolao_vr
    @pistolao_vr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are awesome! I'll for sure put these ideas in good use very soon!

  • @BeeHiverson
    @BeeHiverson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty neat! Thanks for sharing.

  • @Thanekrios95
    @Thanekrios95 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Great content.

  • @netroy
    @netroy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those are some really good tips. Thanks

  • @luke2642
    @luke2642 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some excellent tips here! Thanks!

  • @filmweaver2013
    @filmweaver2013 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing techniques!

  • @LuisMiguelLuna013
    @LuisMiguelLuna013 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love these applications. Very cool techniques!

  • @careswho6949
    @careswho6949 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much!