Stiffened Polygons
Source: Thingiverse by alecs_form
The Stiffened Polygons is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by alecs_form. Polygons with 3d-printed strands as mechanical reinforcements. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
Polygons with 3d-printed strands as mechanical reinforcements. To introduce stiffness to a polygonal frame multiple triangles are inscribed into the shape, changing rotation with z-height. The triangles themselves are strands of filament extruded into the air. This technique is called bridging, because it doesn't make use of support structures (eventually the different triangles may touch each other). Each strand consist of two layers. The diameter of all three polygons - pentagon, hexagon and heptagon - is approximately 10cm. The rotation of the triangle is bound to 1/3 of the length of the polygon outline, not to an angle. Therefore this principle is adaptive to the applied shape and every curve point is connected to exactly two strands. The result has a relative high stiffness compared …
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Stiffened Polygons 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 alecs_form.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by alecs_form, 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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