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Louver press tool
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Here is a louver press tool. Use it to press louvers (duh?)
There are 2 versions
- 'Form only' requires you cut a slot and use the tool to form the louver.
- 'Cut and form' requires a metal 'blade' be fitted to the forms so they will cut and form the louver in one operation
I printer mine in ABS on a CR10 0.8mm nozzle.
I used 2mm walls and 10-15% infill, i'm sure you'll have everyone telling you you need 100% infill, but it's just a waste of filament, the forming doesn't take much pressure.
Just sand/file the top surfaces smooth for best results. Make sure the 2 halves sit together nicely.
If you use the cut & form, use some 2mm steel sheet - trim to size using the trim guide, insert into the form & file flush ot the plastic & de-burr. Use a bit of CA glue to hold it in place.
Biggest issue is aligning the halves - I glued some magnets into the recesses, stuck the female half to the press plate, fitted the male half to the ram, then align the 2 halves together. The ma
There are 2 versions
- 'Form only' requires you cut a slot and use the tool to form the louver.
- 'Cut and form' requires a metal 'blade' be fitted to the forms so they will cut and form the louver in one operation
I printer mine in ABS on a CR10 0.8mm nozzle.
I used 2mm walls and 10-15% infill, i'm sure you'll have everyone telling you you need 100% infill, but it's just a waste of filament, the forming doesn't take much pressure.
Just sand/file the top surfaces smooth for best results. Make sure the 2 halves sit together nicely.
If you use the cut & form, use some 2mm steel sheet - trim to size using the trim guide, insert into the form & file flush ot the plastic & de-burr. Use a bit of CA glue to hold it in place.
Biggest issue is aligning the halves - I glued some magnets into the recesses, stuck the female half to the press plate, fitted the male half to the ram, then align the 2 halves together. The ma
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