Face Shield For SMALL 3D Printers

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Hello, thanks for taking a look at the face shield designs, FSP-R4 and FSP-R7. The R7 model is a one-piece design that I originally intended to print on a compact FDM 3D printer. The shields themselves are made from 5-mill transparency film, which I used with a standard three-hole punch for the outside corners. I then attached the film to the face shield's frame and marked the two mount tabs in the center. Using this completed transparency as a template, I punched additional film to match its dimensions. To speed up the hole-punching process, remove one of the outside punches from your three-hole punch and adjust the center punch so it aligns with the template's holes. Insert multiple films into the puncher, then flip them along the short side and punch the other side. This makes punching much faster. I've noticed some snap hooks breaking during assembly, which started when I switched to a new roll of filament. To resolve this issue, I increased the length of the snap hook without compromising its security. If you do break a snap hook, use the "FSP-R4-Center Bar Fastening Clip" part instead. Printing two clips takes only three minutes. Please note that this design hasn't been validated yet; I'm just trying to help medical professionals on the front lines. Stay safe and healthy!