Figurine Joint

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I've been working on a joint for models and action figures that I'm really excited about. Unfortunately, trying to make the entire joint out of PLA wasn't successful because the PLA wore down over time, causing the joint to lose a lot of friction. As a result, whatever figurine I made would eventually lose its ability to hold poses. To solve this problem, I found that printing certain pieces in a flexible material worked pretty well. The parts labeled Joint1 and Joint2 should be printed in PLA or ABS, while the Peg and Socket parts should be printed in a flexible material. For this project, I used GP3D's Flex Filament. Assembling the joint is relatively straightforward. First, line up the holes on the two joint parts and insert the peg. Next, print two sockets and press them onto the stubs on either end of the joints. The joint should be able to swivel inside the sockets smoothly. Here are my recommended print settings: Printer Brand: Printrbot Printer Model: Simple Black Rafts: No Supports: No Infill: 10% Notes: Print Joint1 and Joint2 in PLA, and Peg and Socket in Flex Filament.