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The parameters define dimensions of the rails. I make them as a pair like this, on is drawn and the other is reflected across the yellow construction plane. Most commonly I set the height, width and length. I send them to the slicer individually and then duplicate each to print all four. I printed these at a thickness of 1.2mm (three times the 0.4mm width of the nozzle), this produces a rigid rail that prints quickly. The vertical flange only needs to extend enough so clamps fit securely. The width of the bottom flange determines the rigidity of the corner and sides (a wider bottom flange also helps assure the rail will stick better to the heated bed of the printer).
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Side Rails
Side rails are the containment used when pouring plaster molds. We 3D-print these to custom fit each mold. |
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