SMD Part Reel Storage

prusaprinters

<p>This is a SMD reel part storage and dispenser I designed as a way to organize and store many reels. There are two main parts, the tape dispensers and the brackets to hold 35mm DIN Rail for the dispensers, and ½" rod to hold the reels.</p><p>The only parts you need for it that can't be printed are the DIN rail which can be bought at electrical supply stores. You will need some kind of ½" dowel or rod as well, I used threaded rod but I would advise against that… The reels would slide onto a smooth rod better.</p><p>There are 3 main parts to the dispensers, an inside, outside and a clip to hold the label. The pieces slide together after printing and the label clip goes on the front. There is a compliant mechanism to keep the tape in the dispensers. Simply clip the dispensers on the DIN rail and feed the tape in from the top. There are dispensers for 8 and 12mm tape.</p><p>I printed out of PETG at 0.2mm layer height for a bit more flexibility and strength. The tolerances are fairly tight but if the pieces don't stay together increase your material flow a bit. &nbsp;</p>