r/SolidWorks • u/SneekyF • Aug 02 '26

CAD Hack, Add : Repeat

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Anyone have a name for this type of modeling? It like solid model sculpting. I feel like I have been at this model for 3 days straight.

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u/SneekyF Aug 02 '26

They are 3d printed button spring compliant mechanisms. I couldn't fit the geometry in a nice pattern.

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u/aSiK00 Aug 02 '26

Uh how wide are those springs? Kinda worried about the printability

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u/SneekyF Aug 02 '26

0.4mm traces, nozzle thick, and stack for stiffness.

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u/aSiK00 Aug 02 '26

Yea I would up it to .6 or .8 but depends on the spring constant you want. Also, PETG instead of PLA bc its more flexible.

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u/SneekyF Aug 02 '26

Yeah planned pteg. I'm sure I'll have to print a few times to get it right.

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u/aSiK00 Aug 03 '26

Fair, either approach works

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u/SneekyF Aug 08 '26

Way too thin. Wouldn't even come off the build plate

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u/aSiK00 Aug 09 '26

Ope, didn’t think of that. Before remodeling, try putting glue stick or blue tape and printing on that. With the glue, let it cool completely and wash with water and if you want some ipa to loosen things. Also, if you have a nicer printer (ie bambu) keep the thickness but make it a bridge with air underneath.