Multicolor Un-Manufacturable Part
Source: Thingiverse by mathgrrl
The Multicolor Un-Manufacturable Part is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by mathgrrl. This print-in-place impossible screw has two interlocking pieces that twist freely but cannot come apart! A great example of an object that can be made with layer-by-layer 3D. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This print-in-place impossible screw has two interlocking pieces that twist freely but cannot come apart! A great example of an object that can be made with layer-by-layer 3D printing, but not with traditional manufacturing methods. Check it out in this video: The model is a remix of TheKre8Group's elegantly mind-bending Un-Manufacturable Part. We increased the clearance between the two parts, elongated the interior part with an extra twist, and added color to the inside twist for printing on full color 3D printers. We printed ours on the new XYZ da Vinci Color. The downloadable files also include models to use with dual-extrusion 3D printers and regular single-extrusion printers. Modifying models to print in color has turned out be difficult with a capital D. For the full color model we u…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Multicolor Un-Manufacturable Part 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 mathgrrl.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by mathgrrl, 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.