Wanhao D6/MakerSelect Ultimate Silicone Boot for heat block

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This is a straightforward separation of an elegant design for a high-temperature 'boot' made from silicon, intended to shield a 3D printer's heat block from excessive fan cooling that can result in failed prints. A photograph has been shared showcasing a method to utilize just the central component and manually craft the required boot without needing to purchase or create custom goop as mentioned earlier. My boot may appear rough, but it functions exceptionally well. I have added two images featuring a more polished, fully molded boot. I utilized Mold Max 60 with impressive results using the PLA prints shown here. The mold was coated with an extremely thin layer of vaseline (applied and then wiped off with a q-tip). They turned out nicely, and I used the stock 100 part A to 3 part B ratio but only made 50 grams, which was more than sufficient. Another viable option that works but lacks aesthetic appeal and is thicker involves lightly coating the central piece resembling the heat block with Vaseline as a release agent to remove the dried silicone. Then apply the first coat and let it dry for two hours. Next, apply the second coat to fill in any gaps or very thin areas and smooth out the surface using a Popsicle stick or other flat tool. Please refer to Thing 1817230 for official credit for this component. This is merely a split of the three components.