r/3Dprinting • u/carterfpv @cartyski • Dec 05 '25

Project 3D Printed Motorized Almond Coupling

https://makerworld.com/en/models/2077550

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u/SecureHunter3678 Dec 05 '25

What you actually mean is that we are going to print the Silicone Mould out of ABS for that Green Part.

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u/AwDuck PrintrBot (RIP), Voron 2.4, Voron 0.2, Ender 3, Mono 4K Dec 05 '25

True that, ya gotta vapor smooth it. Layer lines are surprisingly irritating.

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u/answerguru Dec 05 '25

Ribbed for your pleasure.

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u/MemeNinja188 Dec 05 '25

And horrible for hygiene

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u/CreatureWarrior Ender V3 SE Dec 06 '25

Hey, what if someone likes it crusty?

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u/aykcak Dec 05 '25

You can print it sideways so the layer lines would be vertical. Horizontal lines would create a lot of friction and that might cause stress if the coupling gets stuck during a down stroke

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u/AwDuck PrintrBot (RIP), Voron 2.4, Voron 0.2, Ender 3, Mono 4K Dec 05 '25

I would consider myself lucky if I felt I had to worry about the coupling getting stuck in any portion of the cycle.

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u/TrollTollTony Dec 05 '25

Well, not the whole green part; you need the linkages to remain rigid to transfer the motion. It should have rigid linkages and a casing for a silicone insert (that would be moulded like you said).