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Re: Tapping into 3D Printed Parts

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Originally Posted by KohKohPuffs View Post
interacting with a piston from FESTO, which has around 55-58 lbs of force. At this point, it's dependent on how strong the part is going to be.
If used as a rod end, I don't really think a 3D printed part will work, because all the force, is trying to pull the thread out the the 3D printed part, the chance of success is dependent on how long the thread is.