Hinge Template for Download please

I have seen the Shapeway operators successfully printed out working hinges in pictures.

The thing is, we the users, do not have such luxury, if our hinge fail, it's a complete reprint or remodel.

Too much time and money will be wasted.

I personally feel this is a GREAT Idea if Shapeway allows us, the users to incooperate the working hinges that they have tested [tried and true] to be available for download so that we could just "boolean" the working hinges into our design knowing that that part will work.

Please, I really think this is a great idea

Where do you see a shapeways hinge? Do you want a hinge that needs assembly or a printed working hinge? Also check here for downloadable 3D printable proven parts https://www.shapeways.com/themes/3dparts

https://www.shapeways.com/blog/archives/141-Creating-hinges-a nd-moving-parts.html

If only were can get this "parts".

I'll see if I can't get those models for you. It might be a bit as the crew is in SF at Maker Faire.

Wow...Maker Fair...how I wish I am in America....

Hey Bracer,

I'm afraid I don't have access to the original files of those particular parts as they were provided by some of our suppliers. I hear you though and I'll discuss how we can grow our parts library to include some more advanced stuff as well.

Bart

I love the service !
Please do, as you can tell, a lot of people are after Hinges

A Library of hinges that guarantee to work out of the box will help a lot of us

Hi Bracer,

What kind of hinges are you looking for?
How big?
What material should they be designed for?

Just 3 questions off the top of my head that might enable designers to cater to your needs.

Paul

p.s. I don't mind giving a few hinge designs a go, just depends on the answers to the above.