Stress-Opticon V1

Please read through the assembly process before attempting this project

The Stress-Opticon is a photoelastic device used to visualize stress distribution, concentration, and flow within materials. I created this 3D printed version because I could not find one to purchase

Print Settings

Supports:
None
(Note: the frame is split in half because support removal is very diffcult otherwise)

Resolution:
0.2mm

Infill:
75% min

Wall Line Count:
3

Filament material:
PETG

3D Printed BOM

• qty 4 Glue Clamp
• qty 4 Knob
• qty 4 Polarized Sheet Panel
• qty 4 Stress-Opticon Frame

Stress Opticon off the shelf parts list

• qty 4 M5 x 40mm Socket Head Cap Screws
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NTQ43LM?th=1
• qty 4 M5 Lock Nuts
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NBKLM8
• qty 4 M5 x 10mm T-slot Nuts
  https://shorturl.at/fbYSx
• qty 1 Polarizing Film A4 7.8x11.8 inch Non-Adhesive Polarized Film Sheets
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2DK3XV9?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
• qty 1 super glue
• qty 20 M3 x 8mm hillips Pan Head Self-Tapping Wood Screws
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CPHWX7P?th=1
• qty 1 8.5” x 1” x .125" Acrylic bar
• qty 4 1" cut filament (1.75mm diameter)

Inspiration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghKkG_7m7jM