Parametric casing (with T12 soldering station case example).

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Recently I purchased a T12 soldering station kit without a case, with the intention of designing my own using my printer. This led me to create a very simple yet practical design. The design consists of a profile that provides rails for easily attaching panels to form a box. Since a FreeCad file is provided, you can modify the dimensions to fit your needs and produce numerous boxes. The profile features a screw hole, whose diameter can also be adjusted, allowing you to secure a panel in place (as I have done with my T12 case). Additionally, it includes a finishing corner for use when employing the same profile for both lateral and front or back panels. These corners should be glued together. I experimented with printing profiles in a vertical orientation, but this significantly increased print time by up to three times. Printing in a horizontal position yielded excellent results without requiring any supports. Various infill settings should be tested to suit your preferences; I found that 25% infill with two perimeter shells provides adequate stiffness. As evident from the accompanying pictures, the final result is clean and visually appealing. I am eager to apply this design in various projects that have been pending due to a lack of suitable solutions like this one. Happy printing!