Magnetic Thimble v2

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This Tool Is Designed For A Patient Who Partially Lost His Thumb On His Left Hand (Refer To Pictures). It Allows Him To Perform Tip Grip And Hold A Nail Or Screw. The Thimble Has A PLA Framework, A Silicone Body, And A Magnet. The Silicone Body Is Fabricated By Pouring Silicone Inside A Mold (Refer To Pictures). The Framework Has Circles That Allow Better Attachment Of The Silicone And Has A Prolongation To Avoid Hyperflexion Of The Patient's Thumb. The Fluted Mold Shape Is For Better Suspension Over The Patient Stump (Its Tip Was Obtained From A 3D Scan Of The Patient's Hand.). This Object Was Made For Mutual De Seguridad C.Ch.C From Chile, In A Project Of The Direction Of Innovation And Development, And The Neuro Rehabilitation Institute. The Printer Settings Are As Follows: Leapfrog Is The Printer Brand, Creatr Is The Printer Model, Rafts Are Yes, Supports Are Yes, Resolution Is 0.1mm, And Infill Is 15. The Process Uses 3-D Printed Polylactic Acid (PLA) Molds And Inside Structure, And Bath Silicone. First, Silicone Is Poured Inside The Mold That Surrounds The Exterior Of The Socket. Then, The Inside Structure, With A Magnet Inserted On Its Tip, Is Embedded Inside The Silicone. After That, The Mold Is Closed With The Finger Shape Mold. Finally, The Silicone Is Cured At Room Temperature For 1 Hour.