Printed or milled request - Sorted

[Clive S]

I see now how you are mounting it, but just a flat plate at the bottom would still work with a washer in the slot and a bolt through.. very small parts like that, having to print it on end (because of the lugs) are difficult because plastic does not have time to cool as it is building up.
Also the slots where the switches are mounted don't need to be there (that little channel could be filled in).
What size bolt holes are they for the switches. Clive

[Dwayne Dibbley]

What size bolt holes are they for the switches. Clive

The holes are for M2 bolts.

Thanks

[FatFreddie]

very small parts like that, having to print it on end (because of the lugs) are difficult because plastic does not have time to cool as it is building up.

A fan is really a necessity, not just for small parts but also for bridges. One trick if you haven't got a fan is to print multiple copies or print something of similar height at the same time..

[Clive S]

Yes I agree I printed 3 of the small parts because of the fact that the print head can then move between them and the part has a chance to cool down.
I have 2 printers one set up with ABS and the other with PLA but very small parts are always tricky. Clive

[Jonathan]

Yes I agree I printed 3 of the small parts because of the fact that the print head can then move between them and the part has a chance to cool down.

Can't you just insert a periodic pause into the program so the part has chance to cool down?

[Clive S]

Can't you just insert a periodic pause into the program so the part has chance to cool down?

Yes you can and is often done so. You can get the print head to circle away from the part but then other issues come in to play ie. ooze from the head even though the filament is retracted between moves. Its all a bit of a balancing act. Clive