Core for Solder Alloy Reel

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SummaryGuys, I'm excited to share my first project of 2016 - a replica of the original design of my solder alloy reel core. The manufacturer had forgotten to include this part, so I decided to create it myself. I wanted to make sure that anyone who downloads this file can modify it to suit their needs, which is why I included it in .SCAD format. If you know how to export .SCAD from Autodesk Inventor, please let me know - it would be a huge help. Printer Settings: * Printer: Micromake (Delta) * Rafts: Not necessary * Supports: Yes * Resolution: 0.3mm * Infill: 10% Material and Print Settings: * Material: ABS plastic 1.75mm * Speed: 30mm/s * Fill: 10% * Layer thickness: 0.3mm * Wall thickness: 0.8mm * Temperature: 238°C * Heat bed temperature: 108°C Important Note: For optimal results, I recommend printing the thing with its long edge facing upwards, as this will prevent it from toppling over. If you print it straight up, like a rocket, there's a chance it might fail at the last moment - just like mine did. Replica and Comparison: Here's how my print turned out (left) compared to the original core on the right. As you can see, printing it straight up caused some issues. And here's what happened at the other end. How I Designed This Thing: I used the Revolve feature in Autodesk Inventor to create this design in just one minute.