Reusable Cable Tie - Wiederverwendbarer Kabelbinder

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After purchasing TPE from Orbi Tech, I struggled to print it due to the filament not sticking properly. However, flipping my build plate upside down resolved this issue. The cable tie works well with both "light" and "tight" versions, with the latter providing a stronger fit but requiring more force to pass through the hole. So far, the TPE has been durable enough without ripping. There are small and large options available. It may also work with soft PLA or other flexible materials. Check out the videos for light and tight versions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haCL_si94uU and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJGGzSqPAFI. An update reveals that printing with white NinjFlex was successful, but the stickiness was so strong that it ripped my Kapton tape, necessitating a switch to glass at 40°C. The light versions were not suitable for this material due to its flexibility, while the tight versions worked well (see photo with white cable tie). Adding 1mm of retraction was beneficial, and printing at 40mm/s did not cause any issues. The .pk2 files can be edited to adjust dimensions or add initials/logos, but OpenSCAD customization is limited. A thickness of 1.2mm is recommended for a balance between usability and stability; thicker options may be challenging, while thinner ones could break faster. NinjaFlex can be printed with similar settings, except for the increased retraction of 1mm. Soft PLA might break sooner. For Slic3r configuration specific to TPE print of cable ties, refer to the provided code. If you experiment with other materials, please share your findings! Update: NinjaFlex settings are similar, with a 1mm retraction increase. Printing at 40mm/s was successful. Generated Slic3r config: avoid_crossing_perimeters = 0; bed_size = 200,170; bed_temperature = 0; ... ; post_process =; print_center = 100,85; scale = 1; temperature = 0; tools = (extruder); z_offset = 0.4.