Cageless Ball Bearing for 3/16" Balls

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Precision engineered ball bearing without cumbersome cage constraint. Patient assembly required for seamless integration. Fine-tuning ongoing to enhance print quality. This compact design comfortably accommodates twenty-seven precision balls in three concentric levels. For optimal functionality, two levels may prove easier to assemble, though load-bearing capacity would diminish accordingly. Progress update: initial iterations were flawed due to printing inconsistencies. Resolution was achieved after iterative refinement and revision. Modifications include upgrading to M5 screw specifications to replace previously absent M3 screws. This upgraded assembly concept boasts simplicity; merely print, position the balls, and secure in place without requiring expertise typically associated with fine mechanical assemblies. However, it appears a critical challenge persists – an unacceptably wide gap now permits balls to prematurely exit their designated stations, rendering functional deployment unlikely.