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Re: Tapping into 3D Printed Parts

Last year my team created belt tensioners that were adjusted by turning a bolt that was threaded into the part. We used ¼-20 for this. Our printer is a Stratasys SE Plus. We printed test parts in 3 different settings of sparse, high density sparse and then high density. (Basically increased the infill %, but the software doesn't allow for direct control of that). We found that the latter two, when threaded with ¼-20 and put into a clamp below the threads, were able to lift and hold up one side of a "lab table". By lab table I mean one of those tables with a slate top. it was remarkably strong. These prints are at .13mm layers or less though so be careful when using a non-industrial quality printer. Best of luck!