R8 Collet Holder - Modular

A collet holder which can grow as you add more collets
6h 30m
2× print file
0.30 mm
0.40 mm
103.00 g
14
66
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updated May 2, 2022

Description

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The idea for this “jigsaw puzzle” type holder is not original with me - I have seen the idea used in a number of other prints.  However, I designed this particular print from scratch - it is not a copy or a remix.

The basic concept is pretty simple - print out one holder unit for each collet you have. The units can be connected linearly, in a square, a rectangle, or any other way you want to fit the pieces together. If you acquire more collets, simply print out additional units.

Features

  • The jigsaw “knobs and sockets” are tapered to help the units lock together.
  • The units are hollow to speed printing and reduce filament usage
  • The units have a “bottom” so you can lift the holder along with the collets; the bottom is open in the center to reduce filament usage and make it easier to clean out swarf

Print Instructions

Print the units in PETG using the 3mf or gcode files provided. No doubt PLA would work also, but I did not try this. In general :

  • print bottom down
  • 0% infill
  • 0.3mm layer height

I also tried printing in 0.2mm layer height, but there was little difference.

CAD

The OnShape 3D CAD files for this are here :

https://cad.onshape.com/documents/1280752a4defb7cbaceafb81/w/3adfd5898090dac138022db3/e/ebb57375ab5e6963e89c5762

 

 

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