| Screw threads in models [message #47213] Thu, 19 April 2012 10:32 UTC |
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Hi all,
I'm looking at getting a uni project 3d printed not sure what material yet, and was wondering what materilas (if any) can succesfully hold a screw thread, either
a self taping screw
or
a tapped thread
both would only be a max of M3
any advice would be great 
Thanks alex
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| Re: Screw threads in models [message #47220 is a reply to message #47213 ] Thu, 19 April 2012 13:02 UTC |
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You can tap a screw into the nylon 'white strong and flexible' but it would of course depend on the stress on the part.
Stainless steel could be tapped, machined, milled etc etc.
Duann Scott, Designer Evangelist, Shapeways
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| Re: Screw threads in models [message #50394 is a reply to message #47371 ] Tue, 26 June 2012 16:29 UTC |
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I found that the white strong and flexible worked quite well. I'm sure the other colours would work well too, but I haven't tested them.
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