#How to print a pipe part with threads going in 2 directions (one needs supports?)

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ashen pike
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How can i print this part so the threads would come out at the best quality, would like to avoid placing supports directly on the threads.

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fluid sandalBOT
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AI Help

To ensure the best quality for the threads on your part, you can try the following techniques:

  1. Use a high resolution setting: Printing at a higher resolution can help to improve the quality of the threads.
  2. Increase the infill: Using a higher infill percentage can provide more support for the threads.
  3. Print the part vertically: Printing the part in a vertical orientation can help to minimize the need for supports on the threads.
  4. Use appropriate slicing software: Some slicing software programs have features specifically designed to improve the quality of threaded parts.

By utilizing these tips, you can increase the chances of achieving high-quality threads on your 3D printed part while avoiding the need for supports directly on the threads.

WARNING: This response is AI generated and may contain errors.
ashen pike
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Printing with prusa mk4

gray lagoon
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Printing threads you generally are gonna have to print them vertical, but doing so you’re gonna sacrifice one of the two

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You’d likely have to redesign it to use a coupler and some kind of plastic glue

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So that you can print the two threads separately

ashen pike
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i figured

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wouldnt like to glue this part, since there will be water passing through the part

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possibly higher pressure

gray lagoon
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I mean if it’s high pressure you generally wouldn’t be making it 3D printed

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Also plastic glue like 3D gloop creates a melted bond between parts

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So it’s not like it would affect the functionality

ashen pike
ashen pike
gray lagoon
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PC blend I don’t know how strong the layer adhesion is comparatively to most other stuff

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If it’s PC blend it’s likely blended with ABS which isn’t known for the best layer adhesion

ashen pike
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but not sure

gray lagoon
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You can entirely print pipes just if you’re expecting high pressure you might be in for a bad time or leakages

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Would need to use thread wrap or something since layer lines would likely cause leaks on the threads

ashen pike
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its a spare part for a kärcher washer

ashen pike
gray lagoon
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If it’s just for a basic water pipe for an appliance it shouldn’t be high pressure

ashen pike
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would be fine if i could print the threads without ruining them 🙂

gray lagoon
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I’d just suggest instead of doing threads to just do plastic glue

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But I can’t say I’m fully knowledgeable of printing pipes for washing machines lol

ashen pike
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its like a pressure washer type thing

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but not very strong

ashen pike
gray lagoon
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Well if you can afford to it would mean less points of failure but I’m noticing now it’s not meant to be a permanent fixture

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Cause before I thought you meant like a washing machine

ashen pike
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not so permanent yes.. i guess

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alright thanks anyway for throwing out ideas

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i'll look into the gluing option

gray lagoon
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You’d want to design in o-rings and stuff to prevent leaks if not gluing it

ashen pike
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ill find out what kind of glue i need

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what if i design the part to be screwn together or something

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ye idk

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anyway thanks

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?solved