Hex and Square Interlocking Chainmail NASA Inspired + More

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<p>I have found myself needing flexible parts for a project of mine. Having decided on a chainmail type design, I have been creating additional pieces and variations.</p> <p>Inspired by traditional NASA chainmail, I created new models from scratch with added end caps modeled for two variations, Square and Hex. The Square and Hex pieces are scaled so they may be interlinked with each other.</p> <p>You can expand individuals links into large fully interlinked chainmail sheets in most 3d software.</p> <p>Individual sheets, strips and parts can be can be woven together to make ever larger sheets:</p> <ol> <li>Cutting the links on one or both pieces where you would like them to join.</li> <li>Link the chainmail sheets into place.</li> <li>Re-melting the material with a soldering iron to "heal" the cut.</li> </ol> <h3>Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong></p> <p>Prusa</p> <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong> <div><p>I3 MK3S</p></div> <p><strong>Rafts:</strong></p> <p>No</p> <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong> <div><p>No</p></div> <p><strong>Resolution:</strong></p> <p>.25</p> <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong> <div><p>100%</p></div> <p><strong>Notes:</strong></p> <p>A near flawless first layer is essential for successful printing. I typically print my first two layers slow and hot, decreasing the temperature and increasing speed for the upper layers.</p> <h3>Post-Printing</h3> <p><strong>Stringing &amp; Flexability</strong></p> <div><p>If your printer has stringing issues, this will still print, though expect the finished print to be less flexible. Working the chainmail will over time wear it in and increase its flow/ flex. </p></div> </p></p></p> Category: Toys & Games