Cooling fan replacement blades
Source: Thingiverse by CreativeTools
The Cooling fan replacement blades is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by CreativeTools. 3D-printable replacement blades for the extruder cooling fan. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
3D-printable replacement blades for the extruder cooling fan. The cooling fan placed in front of the extruder's heat sink has the important job to keep things cool above the hot end. By accident and a bit of bad luck the fan blades can break if hit by an object or while changing the filament. It is very important to maintain the cooling function of the fan by replacing the old one with a spare part. Nevertheless in the spirit of owning a Replicator 3D printer at home we wanted to test if the fan blades can be replaced by 3D printed new ones. After cutting off the old ones and grinding away the remaining part of the broken ones, the fan barrel becomes a cylindrical shape onto which a flange with new blades can be attached. After a few minutes with a calliper and CAD software we created a th…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Cooling fan replacement blades 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 CreativeTools.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by CreativeTools, 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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