Cantilever Umbrella Upper Joint

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We purchased two 10' x 10' Cantilever Umbrellas from Sam's Club (https://www.samsclub.com/sams/10f-cntlvr-umbrl-bas-club-980066886/prod21970370.ip) and after a couple of years, both broke at the same upper joint that holds the arm. Inside the broken piece is a metal plate with holes on both ends. I saved the metal plate from the broken piece and included space for it to be added into this redesign. To include the plate, slice it with the holes facing up, then add a color change step at 24.8mm. When it prompts you for the change, place the metal plate in the center and resume the print. I printed it with five outer layers of PETG at 2mm with supports on the build plate only. I stuck with fifteen percent infill, but would suggest something closer to fifty percent for added strength.