Need help! 3D printing ratchet holder fail

[qqzj]

Following the discussion here a couple of days ago, I tried to print the ratchet holder yesterday.

Ratchet Holders by SamBossert

Holders to keep your ratchets organized on their side to maximizer space. The Magnet ones fit a 2mmx12mm magnet and will need a small bit of glue to keep them in. The 1/4" holder fits 1 magnet, 3/8 & 1/2 take 2 each and keep the holders from moving around when there's no ratchet in them. They...

www.thingiverse.com

But sadly I failed. I used the following file: 12_Holder_No_Magnets.stl

There are three issues.

First and the most significant one is that I failed to create an empty space in the holder. So I cannot stuck the ratchet head into the holder. I am pretty surprised at it. Or maybe I should break that panel? This panel might have been created so that the printer can print the top layer? What is the best way to break it?





Second, there are some unwanted stuff. Look at the 1/2 size mark, there are some extra stuff there. What happened?




Finally, I got some burrs. Look here.


I used MatchBox PLA filament and set the settings to Nozzle 205, Bed 70, Fill Rate 50 and Fan 80. There is also a line there. I am wondering why these perfection happen and how to adjust my setting so that I can get a perfect print. Thanks!

 

[vwpieces]

Space where the head fits into needs to be broken out. Those space fillers are called supports because the printer can't print in mid air.

Looking at that print, you have a lot of set-up and testing to do to fine tune that printer.

 

[qqzj]

Thanks! That support is quite some materials to remove. Not very easy at all. I have been trying with a utility knife for a while. Not fun. Will try to avoid printing stuff with a hollow space in the future.

The PLA filament instruction says max temp is 210. So we set it to 205. I can see the missing line is due to a clogged extruder. But why does the burrs show up?

 

[vwpieces]

I see over extrusion, and acceleration needing to be increased. Both are the result of those bulging corners.

 

[vwpieces]

There are a ton of settings to change support settings. Can make removal easier but there is a line where the support becomes less effective.

 

[vwpieces]

Burs might be where the printer changes layers. Retraction settings being too low or non existent might be the problem there. Printer still squirting filament as it moves up a layer. Still part of over extrusion in a way.

 

[vwpieces]

I'm sure others can help better than I can. I haven't turned my printer on for more than a year. I would need to re-learn everything myself when I need to use it again.

But I would look into if there is a ready-made printer configuration setting for Your printer, in your slicer or if anyone else has it available. Most settings will be close to what you need. Save that config... tune from there.

 

[Cruzan80]

So that file has errors in it. First run it thru 3D builder, and it will clean up the top. You shouldnt actually need supports on for this. The top "overhang" is short enugh you are fine. The back burrs is probably a tuning setting.

FWIW, I printed the 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 at the same time (all no magnet) and the 1/3 was the roughest of the bunch. Wonderjng if the file needs rebuilt.

 

[txvwnut]

I wonder if it might be better to flip it 90 degrees where the socket is on the build plate then all you would need support for is the finger cutouts.

 

[paulsomlo]

Don't know much about 3D printing, but I like your new profile picture!

 

[MadMechMaster]

I was going to print these when I get around to a re-org this spring.

Turning 90° would give a better result. I wouldn't sweat the appearances for a working part like that though. It's something that I would work to improve the slicer settings for though going forward.

Also, you can try no supports. I've had some success with bridging gaps like that. The slicers have settings to slow movement and crank up the fans for this.

 

[will335i]

What printer do you have and what software are you using to slice it? I was using Cura and recently swapped to Prusa slicer and the quality has been a lot better.

Those supports should be easy to break out but you can adjust what side is on the build plate so you don't need any supports. Depending on your parts cooling setup you could easily print as is without any supports too.

Since this is just tool organization print quality isn't a huge deal but I would run some calibration test before printing something that you want to look good.

Calibrate your e-steps then print the following,

Heat tower - look up how to adjust temp with print height for your given slicer - its not a bad idea to print one for each filament you use until you get use to them.
20mm calibration cube

These should give you some fast tweaks to getting better prints.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Support is easy to remove with needlenose pliers, just crunch it and usually will all come out in one piece. As others have said, probably need to take the time to get ecerything dialed in. Should be an XYZ 20mm cube to print, check with calipers and adjust as needed.

 

[Markoos]

Hi. Would any of you have possibly saved file to print this holder as thingiverse one is gone.
M.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Hi. Would any of you have possibly saved file to print this holder as thingiverse one is gone.
M.

I have them saved. Should be able to email them if you want to send me a PM.

 

[Markoos]

I have them saved. Should be able to email them if you want to send me a PM.

Pm sent.
Thank you.
M.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Email sent. Enjoy!

 

[Markoos]

Email sent. Enjoy!

Thank you very much. Printed them already. Now to find 12mm×2mm magnet. Btw what glue do you use to attach the magnets?
M.

 

[Not So Legendary]

Cyanoacrylate (generic name for superglue) works really well for me when putting together 3D printed stuff.

 

[Vetteman999]

Could someone send me the stl file please

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Could someone send me the stl file please

PM me your email and I'll send them your way.

 

[sebmtl]

Hi ,
Is it possible to have the STL, the link is dead.
have you the 1/2, 1/4 and the 3/8 ?

thanks a lot

 

[Off_kilter]

did you ever find the stl?

 

[ihateminimumwage]

PM me your email and I can send them over.

 

[jake 5280]

any way anyone can email the STL files. I cant find them any where, Please let me know thanks!

 

[CarbonCrew]

If someone has the STL files could you please PM me and I'll send my email address?

 

[mteague]

Can someone send me the stl files please PM me and I’ll send my email address thanks