Composite Link: 2_2_1 # 4_2_1
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The composite link 2_21#_4_2_1 model demonstrates a tightened state within a tube of constant radius. The thin version reduces the tube size, while the thick version displays the full-scale appearance. These knots require less support material and can be printed more easily. For further details on tight knots, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ropelength. To access ropelength data, refer to http://www.jasoncantarella.com/wordpress/papers/. A movie showcasing the composite link's tightening process can be found at http://www.jasoncantarella.com/movs. This unique knot shape is a product of RidgeRunner, a free software available at http://www.jasoncantarella.com/wordpress/software/ridgerunner/. The program minimizes the knot's length while maintaining a tube around it. Different shapes emerge when optimizing other functions besides length.
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