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3D printing nonstop
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3D printing nonstop
For the last 2 weeks I’ve been printing surgical mask ear savers nonstop. These are used to hold the surgical mask vs the ears. It’s a NIH approved design.
https://3dprint.nih.gov/discover/3dpx-013410
I have dedicated my 7 year old 3D printer at home to print these as well as my new big printer. Where I work they are dedicating all 10 of the 3D printers free time to print these for a local hospital. They have requested 3500 of them. They take ~30 minutes each to print with a .4 mm nozzle. I tried a .8mm nozzle and got the time down to 10 minutes but they don’t look too good and I have to flame off the strings left behind. PETG is stringy.
I’ve lost count as to how many I have printed. I’m on my 3rd spool of PETG 1kg (2.2lb) filament. About 250 per spool of filament. With both printers running I can get 74 a day.
https://3dprint.nih.gov/discover/3dpx-013410
I have dedicated my 7 year old 3D printer at home to print these as well as my new big printer. Where I work they are dedicating all 10 of the 3D printers free time to print these for a local hospital. They have requested 3500 of them. They take ~30 minutes each to print with a .4 mm nozzle. I tried a .8mm nozzle and got the time down to 10 minutes but they don’t look too good and I have to flame off the strings left behind. PETG is stringy.
I’ve lost count as to how many I have printed. I’m on my 3rd spool of PETG 1kg (2.2lb) filament. About 250 per spool of filament. With both printers running I can get 74 a day.
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Re: 3D printing nonstop
Jason, you are also on the team to supply the health needs of your place, here I have friends who are also doing the work of printing different elements to collaborate with sanitary material.
I congratulate you Jason and I appreciate the effort.
Take care friend, take care of yours too ...
I congratulate you Jason and I appreciate the effort.
Take care friend, take care of yours too ...
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Re: 3D printing nonstop
That is a great idea and for YOU to step up and take on all you can do is soul rewarding
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Re: 3D printing nonstop
Five stars Jason. Your doing the most good during these trying times. If we don't take care of our health care workers, they won't be around to take care of us.
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Re: 3D printing nonstop
Great job Jason.
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Thank you Jason! That is a wonderful thing to do. I was pretty sure that you would be involved when I started reading stories about hobbyists and students using their printers to create mask and face shield components. Good on you!
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Re: 3D printing nonstop
Way to step up, Jason. Thanks.
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Re: 3D printing nonstop
Well done Jason. Everything anyone can do to help makes a difference and this effort makes a difference.
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Re: 3D printing nonstop
Here’s an update.
https://www.wbay.com/content/news/Plexus-donates-N95-masks-to-local-medical-center-570294581.html
The bright green ear saver she is holding is one that I printed. Pretty cool.
https://www.wbay.com/content/news/Plexus-donates-N95-masks-to-local-medical-center-570294581.html
The bright green ear saver she is holding is one that I printed. Pretty cool.
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Re: 3D printing nonstop
Hurrah! Way to go Jason!! Thanks for helping the health care workers!
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Re: 3D printing nonstop
I've gone out to various stores and all I say is 2/3rds of the people don't use masks. My Wife does and so do I. Many thanks for your effort during these hard times. Wish this was all over! Mark
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Re: 3D printing nonstop
My mother in law is crocheting ear savers. She has made several gallon bags full. I sewed some buttons on a couple.
My wife has made ovee 120 cloth masks. We determined that aluminum jewelry wire tripled and twisted is correct for the nose. I made a simple jig, literally a couple finish nails in a 2x4, to expedite bending and cutting.
We are moving soon, my wife found a new position with better schools, so I have a bathroom to finish, 2 rooms of hardwood laminate, and half a house of siding to finish up... non stop busy.
It is good to see so many people contributing as this is a big deal.
Phil
My wife has made ovee 120 cloth masks. We determined that aluminum jewelry wire tripled and twisted is correct for the nose. I made a simple jig, literally a couple finish nails in a 2x4, to expedite bending and cutting.
We are moving soon, my wife found a new position with better schools, so I have a bathroom to finish, 2 rooms of hardwood laminate, and half a house of siding to finish up... non stop busy.
It is good to see so many people contributing as this is a big deal.
Phil
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Re: 3D printing nonstop
my wife has a substantial hobby quilting business as well as other crafts...she is sick of making masks
we are an extended family that belongs to churches.....her masks go to family members for their congregations
we are an extended family that belongs to churches.....her masks go to family members for their congregations
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