Ford #4(ish) Viscosity Cup
Source: Thingiverse by gruvin
The Ford #4(ish) Viscosity Cup is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by gruvin. When I found the price of these online, I knew immediately I wasn't gonna be buying one. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
When I found the price of these online, I knew immediately I wasn't gonna be buying one. It's a viscosity cup. A sort of de facto and ubiquitous, "Ford #4". I found the dimensions online, somewhere. USAGE: + Hold handle with cup hanging below. Fully submerge cup into liquid to be tested. + Raise out of liquid, starting stopwatch at the absolutely precise same time. :p + Observe liquid draining and stop stopwatch at first break in flow, generally watching about an inch below the outlet nozzle. + Note the time on stopwatch. Time is just right? Goldie Locks would be pleased! Too long? Add thinner. Too short? Remove thinner (hmmm! :p). Now it's back to dunkin' and timin'. + You're ready to "whatever". I use this for spray paint viscosity, at somewhere around 20 seconds. Fusion 360 design is sh…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Ford #4(ish) Viscosity Cup 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 gruvin.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by gruvin, 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.