4in Magnetic Flexible Hose Coupling

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# Description 4 inch flexible hose magnet coupler. The magnets are overprinted so that they are completely embedded into the coupler. There is a 2 degree taper on the hose insert to allow it to slip on easier. [Short Clip of Coupler](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TB7ZHSUyvXo) The STEP file is included. ## Dimensions Overall Height: 1.75 inches Overall Width: 5.25 inches # Bill of Material - 70g of a resilient filament - 8 - [12mm x 3mm Neodymium Magents](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098WP6V4B?_encoding=UTF8&tag=barcodelabs-20) # Print Settings Material: [Hatchbox ABS](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J0H8EWA?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=barcodelabs-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=8786499d7dd4bb514e6ad192d564f5d7&camp=1789&creative=9325) Vertical Perimeters: 4 Horizontal Perimeters: 5 Infill: 42% Infill Type: Rectilinear Printer Utilized: Voron 2.4 No supports or post processing is required ## Overprint Instructions The top of the magnet cavity is 4.2mm above the build plate, a print pause needs to be inserted at this point in the slicer to place the magnets. - Slice the model - In Superslicer or Prusa Slicer the layer menu can be utilized to add a pause in the print - Slice the model again and send it to the printer [More detailed information about printer pauses from Prusa](https://blog.prusa3d.com/practical-uses-of-color-change-in-prusaslicer_59563/) ## Placing the Magnets In order for two couplings to properly mate the magnet poles should alternate.