Disposable Tongue Scraper

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This is part of my series of useful household objects showcasing the capabilities of a 3D printer beyond model-making and toys. I designed a disposable tongue scraper that fits most mouths perfectly. It prints quickly and uses minimal material - under 10 cents worth of PLA when printed, taking less than half an hour to complete. The design can be easily scaled up or down in the slicer for different mouth sizes. I tested my prototype last night and it performed as well as, if not better than, my store-bought tongue scraper, at a cost roughly 1/50th of its price. Being made from biodegradable PLA, this tongue scraper can be easily disposed of after use to prevent bacterial growth and potential infection. Print Settings: Printer: Anycubic Delta Mini (Modified) Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: .1mm Infill: 20% triangular Notes: Printed on a Kossel type Delta bot with E3D V6 hot end, Bowden Extruder, Hatchbox filament at 195C.