Ball and Socket Joint - all in one print. Test object for dissolvable supports

Ball and Socket Joint - all in one print. Test object for dissolvable supports

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I was searching today for an object that would be a great test of using dissolvable supports in Simplify 3D. Not finding anything interesting, I decided to create something on my lunch break. It doesn't serve any specific purpose - even though it looks like it might. The thread on top is roughly M8-sized - although I won't guarantee its accuracy. The clearance between the ball and socket is exactly 0.4mm all around. After lunch, I tried slicing it in Simplify 3D, but I couldn't get it to generate solid support material in the gap. I had the support material resolution in S3D set to maximum at 1mm (you can't go any lower). I'd love to see if anyone else can create solid dissolvable supports for this object and print it out. Modeled in DesignSpark Mechanical.

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