C-Clamp / G-Clamp 01 - 03

prusaprinters

<p>I've created this C-Clamp (or G-Clamp if you like to call it this way) because of three reasons.</p> <p>1) For my upcoming enclosure build I'll need some clamps to hold parts together.<br/> 2) To train my Fusion 360 skills<br/> 3) I've never printed threads on my (new) 3D printer. So it was a good way to tests what threats are easy to print an working reasonable well.</p> <p>As usual I've attached the Fusion 360 file to make adjustments easier for you. You will also find a factory file with the settings from my Prusa MKS2 and PLA from Das Filament.</p> <p>During the design phase I used this <a href="https://goo.gl/YcnZ7b">https://goo.gl/YcnZ7b</a> to test various threads, diameter, offset etc. combination to find a good working and printable thread. Perhaps it's a good idea to print this first to test if the combination is suitable for your printer, too. Also it migth a good starting point for your own thread tests.</p> <p>Side note: I'm new to 3D printing and I've to learn everything. I believe that making things on your own from the very first step is harder but finally you will get things done. Because of that I try not to download lot of things but create them from scratch. Even if they already exists. By sharing those things I hope to get feedback that I can improve my skills. So don't be angry if I upload things which already exists here.</p> <p>Update 2017/09/04: Link to thread test (<a href="https://goo.gl/YcnZ7b">https://goo.gl/YcnZ7b</a>) added<br/> Update 2017/08/09: You're preferring screw clamps? Try this (<a href="https://goo.gl/LvzV1z">https://goo.gl/LvzV1z</a>).<br/> Update 2017/08/02: Based on the feedback from @wavapps I've added to additional versions of the C-Clamp</p> <p>C-Clamp 01 (red"C"): Unchanged<br/> C-Clamp 02 (yellow "C"): Like @waveapps I wasn't sure about the retainers of the shoe. Now they are about 3 times thicker. I haven't printed them yet because my printer is busy, but unless the gaps didn't change everything should still work. @wavapps reported a slight bending on the lower part of the clamp so I've added a cut out to the lower part of the "C" with half of the depth of the original cut outs. I haven't done this initially because I was afraid of to thin walls or screws but this might be a good compromise.<br/> C-Clamp 03 (blue "C"):Thicker retainers like for clamp 02 (but all the shoes are interchangeable) and a full depth cut out on the lower part of the "C" Because of the cut out the depth is now slightly bigger.</p> <h3>Print instructions</h3><h3>Category: Hand Tools Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong> Prusa</p> <p><strong>Printer:</strong> <a href="http://amzn.to/2rqZ6Uo">Prusa Mk2</a></p> <p><strong>Resolution:</strong> 0.2</p> <p><strong>Infill:</strong> 30%</p> <p><strong>Notes:</strong></p> <p>For my first (and currently only) print I've used 8 shells, top and bottom layers. Perhaps to much. I don't know.</p> <p>You might want to add some support below the cut outs of the "C" if you print it lying on the bed.</p>