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Originally Posted by KohKohPuffs
Oh wait, I didn't mean 3d printing the thread. I meant making the 3d printed part, then using a tap/die set to make the threads.
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Although rather impractical, 3D printing can work for printing threads as long as they are reasonably large. I obviously wouldn't suggest using them for anything that requires strength, but for securing motor controllers etc, 3D printed nuts and bolts could make a lightweight replacement for steel (Or just use zipties and double sided tape!)
I built my own 3D printer a few years ago, so I often print quite pointless things, such as nuts and bolts.
http://imgur.com/rCDYqYE