No limits have been imposed on the dimension values so entering 'reasonable' values is up to the user.

Simply enter the hinge parameters needed, and Autodesk Fusion 360 rebuilds the hinge model ready for 3D printing.Īs was my parametric hinged container model, this model is not without flaws. The hinge model provides inputs for the hinge height, hinge width, hinge joint diameter, hinge joint tolerance, hinge joint shoulder and a few other parameters. The hinge model incorporates seven ball and socket hinge joints (see the 'normal' and 'cross section' images of the sample hinge) in order to support 'print in place' 3D printing (with no supports) thus the hinge is printed fully assembled. 08m (1g) of filament at a cost of 0.04 USD to print. As reported by Cura 3.5.1, the smallest hinge required. The various hinges appearing in the cover photograph were printed in Ultimaker White PLA, Ultimaker Pearl White PLA, Ultimaker Blue PLA, Ultimaker Red PLA, and Ultimaker Tough PLA at. The 3D printed hinges are great for doll houses, model railroading, dioramas, etc. When we need a small, light to medium duty hinge for our various hobbies, we 3D print a hinge using a parametric hinge model I designed with Autodesk Fusion 360.

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