Drop-in M4 and M5 T-slot Nuts for 80/20 Aluminum Extrusion
Source: Thingiverse by rcolyer
The Drop-in M4 and M5 T-slot Nuts for 80/20 Aluminum Extrusion is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by rcolyer. This is a post-assembly drop-in style T-slot nut for 80/20 aluminum. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This is a post-assembly drop-in style T-slot nut for 80/20 aluminum. This is the type of aluminum extrusion with 11mm width at the top of the T-slot, a 6mm wide opening, about 4mm deep in the bottom of the T portion, and another 1.8mm or so in the 6mm wide slit. The design was with OpenSCAD so it could be adjusted to other T-slot profiles. The drop-in T-slot nut is designed to be inserted into the middle of an extruded rod and rotated into place. It then catches in the perpendicular orientation. Both M5 and M4 stl files are included. The M5 version is close to the tolerance limits of what will print well within the 6mm profile. The upper cylindrical thread extension in the M5 version is not as snug as the bottom portion because the wall is thinner, so if you tighten a bolt into just the up…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Drop-in M4 and M5 T-slot Nuts for 80/20 Aluminum Extrusion 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 rcolyer.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by rcolyer, 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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