Rosti Mepal lunchbox clip

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<p>After the clips of my lunchbox broke off, I used the loose clips as they still kept the lunchbox closed. But after I lost one of them, I went looking for a replacement and thought it would be a nice opportunity to turn on the printer again ;) .</p> <p>Since there wasn't a good design on thingiverse yet, I designed my own.</p> <p>I designed it to resemble the original thing as close as possible.</p> <p>The hooks get the clip secured on the lid. It can be removed by compressing the hooks with some pliers.</p> <p>Between the round part and the hooks there is a thing piece of just a few layers in height to get some flex between the clip and the lid. Carefully bend it at installation to prevent it from snapping.</p> <p>I printed it in PLA with 0.1mm layer height and supports. 0.2mm layers may also work, but then you get just 2 layers at the "hinge" which may not be strong enough (hinge is 0.4mm).</p> <p>Also, since PLA is not dishwasher safe, I plan on reprinting the slips in PETG as this should be more dishwasher resistant. ABS is more heat resistant, but not as flexible.</p> <p>Supports are needed as the clip contains steep overhangs. I could redesign that on request.</p> <p>Remains for me to say: enjoy your lunch ;)</p> <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>Yes</p></div> <p><strong>Resolution:</strong></p> <p>100</p> <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong> <div><p>15</p></div> <p><strong>Filament:</strong> Prusament ABS &gt; PETG &gt; PLA Gray</p> <p><br/> <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong></p> </p><div><p>I think PETG is a good mix between flexibility and heat-resistant.<br/> Infill is not that important. I left this at the slicers defailt valua of 15%, which was fine. </p></div></p></p></p> Category: Replacement Parts