Table Corner Bumper, Guard, Protector, TPU Flexible Filament

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Table Corner Bumper, Guard, Protector: Simple & Useful (TPU Flexible Filament Recommended) Everywhere we go, there seem to be some table corners that are rough and need protection. I have a table in my lab with worn-out edges that are too big to get rid of, so I went ahead and made a corner protector, about 80mm x 80mm x width. I printed two using TPU flexible filament at 0.4 mm resolution, and with the help of some gorilla glue, they solved my problem right away. Upon further reflection, I think this might be an excellent starting design project for K-12 students who want to apply their STEM knowledge. Send them around to find a table (or a similar problem) that needs a solution. For immediate use, I created a few corner protectors with a range of widths. Please try to use a slightly wider one for better protection. To design one: There are several methods, making this project meaningful for students who enjoy problem-solving. They can choose from (1) sketching a few rectangles and extruding; (2) using two rectangular prisms for cutting (combining); or (3) taking advantage of the symmetry--designing one half and then reflecting it. Of course, they should round the edges a little bit to make them safe and effective. In short, design is all about problem-solving!