Herringbone gear rack and pinion
Source: Thingiverse by arpruss
The Herringbone gear rack and pinion is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by arpruss. This is a herringbone (a version of the double helical) gear rack and pinion, remixed from a single helical rack and pinion by janssen86. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This is a herringbone (a version of the double helical) gear rack and pinion, remixed from a single helical rack and pinion by janssen86. The doubling up of the helical teeth removes the axial thrust of a single helical gear and also helps keep the gear centered. I printed a test print prior to using this as a component of a bigger project, but found that both I and my kids also enjoyed this as a fidget toy! There is something quite satisfying about how nicely the pinion stays on track on the gear. No supports needed. I printed at 0.20mm resolution with a 0.40mm nozzle. Note that in the current version (not the one I printed) the pinion prints upside-down relative to the rack. This is deliberate, as the bottom side gets squashed a little, and this should symmetrize the squashing. The squas…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Herringbone gear rack and pinion is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by arpruss.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by arpruss, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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