Power plant cooling tower "Piggy bank"
Source: Thingiverse by Wobbler1
The Power plant cooling tower "Piggy bank" is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Wobbler1. A piggy bank in the shape of a power plant cooling tower. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
A piggy bank in the shape of a power plant cooling tower. Thanks to marcusw for A cooling tower is open but this has an insert with four different sized coin slots. The different values are to teach kids the relationship between the coin sizes the relative values. It bothers me when I see coins left on the ground because they add up to dollars. I find the iconic hyperboloid shape to be aesthetic. "The history of cooling towers as we know them today dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, when two Dutch engineers were the first to build a tower using a ‘hyperboloid’ shape. Very wide on the bottom, curved in the centre and flared at the top, the structure meant fewer materials were required to construct each tower, it was naturally more robust, and it helped draw in air and aid its …
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Power plant cooling tower "Piggy bank" 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 Wobbler1.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Wobbler1, 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.