Crimping die case

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A case used for generic crimping dies as sold in many places(https://www.amazon.com/Crimping-Tool-Wirefy-Interchangeable-Non-Insulated/dp/B07Q32PYP3/) Required parts: 2x M4x25 bolts 4x 10x5mm round neodymium magnets The design is symmetrical so you have to print 2 of these cases. I didn't use print in place hinges but used 2 M4x25mm bolts to make it a little bit more tight fit. I've embedded 4 neodymium magnets inside the print(2 on each side). To do this I used Cura with a post processing plugin(Cura menu-->Extensions-->Post processing-->Modify G-Code to pause the print at layer 58 (for 0.12mm, layer 35 for 0.2mm layer height). Check your slicer to ensure you have the right layer(with Cura it's the last layer before(!) the hole is closed. When the printer pauses use some CA glue to hold the magnets down and not pull themselves out while printing over them(don't ask me why...). I've modified the design a little bit from the added photo's to fit the more oddball sized dies as they are not all shaped the same. If anyone wants it I can modify the cases to embed 4 magnets in the front and back so you can stack these cases(if you have a lot of dies). One important note is that you have to check the polarity of the magnets before embedding them in the second halve. If you put them in wrong the magnets wants to repel instead of attract each other and you can't close the case. Also make sure your hotbed temperature stays well below 80 degrees celcius if you are printing in PETG or ABS to ensure you don't permanently damage your magnets. If anyone decides to make this I would love to see some pictures!