Sparepart for Elta glass water kettle lid hinge

Printing

Due to the exposure to hot temperatures in the kettle, I used ASA as a material.

I played with different orientations and found that the orientation in the .3mf file produces the most mechanical strength.

After I had first layer adhesion issues (even with a brim), I put everything onto a raft which solved it.

Assembly

1. Remove and unscrew all the old/broken parts, the lid should be seperate now
2. Screw the new part onto the kettle
3. Remove the top cover of the lid by using e.g. a screwdriver as a lever 
4. Take the metal bar out of the hinge
5. Position the lid onto the printed part, take care of the metal spring
6. Lead the metal bar through the holes in the lid, the new printed part and the metal spring
   • after this step, the hinge should work already
7. clip the cover of the lid back on, be careful about the button in the middle

Notes

I will provide more pictures in the next days