Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Fully Compliant Pliers is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by BYU_CMR, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Fully Compliant Pliers 3D printable model by BYU_CMR

Fully Compliant Pliers

Source: Thingiverse by BYU_CMR

The Fully Compliant Pliers is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by BYU_CMR. Fully compliant pliers using compliant mechanism technology. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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2,273 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-26 License: CC-BY-NC · non-commercial 19 makes Category: Tools & Workshop

Tags: 3dprintable, bendable, BYU, byucmr, cmr, compliant, compliant mechanism, device, flexible, flexible filament, grip, gripper, living hinge, mechanism, pliers

About this model

Fully compliant pliers using compliant mechanism technology. You get the motion and function of pliers with a single piece of material. Follow us at @byucmr on Instagram or learn more about compliant mechanisms by visiting cmr.byu.edu . This design was developed by the Compliant Mechanisms Research (CMR) lab from Brigham Young University (BYU).

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Fully Compliant Pliers is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link 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 BYU_CMR.
Who made this model?: Designed by BYU_CMR, 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.