Summary

This is a (first ever?) 3D Printed Axial Spring! On both ends, it has dovetails to allow it to attach easily onto other components (see dwg picture). Springs are very important mechanical components essential to any mechanism. They exert a restoration force proportional to its stiffness and axial deflexion.

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

FlashForge

                                            <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>                     <div><p>Creator Pro</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>                     <div><p>Yes</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>                     <div><p>No</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>                     <div><p>0.200 mm</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>                     <div><p>30%</p></div></p>                                                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>                    </p><div><p>Print in PLA as ABS is too hard to flex. Vary the amount of infill to make the spring less or more stiff. </p></div>

Post-Printing

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            <div><p>At LAYKANICS we use this spring to force this train to remain attached to its track when travelling upside-down (see video). </p><p>If you'd like to learn more, visit <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.laykanics.com/projects/train3d/"> LAYKANICS </a></p></div>                <p class="detail-video"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/vf87n4CNU8c" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>

SPRING