TRIPLE the strength of your brackets!

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Another strength related test similar to Formed bracket done earlier. I printed a punch and die with the dart built in. Took just over 2hrs. Then using Solidworks designed my bracket as a sheet metal part and flattened the blank. clamped all three together and dipped in boiling water to the die set, about 10 seconds. Immediately rinse in cold water and release clamp. Once again this design of brackets can be applied in more strenuous applications that a 3D printed bracket may not have been chose for before. Added bonus, I can pump these brackets out at just under 10 minutes each complete. If you were to make this part from nylon and use the boiling method as well, it will in turn strengthen the print. Ive attache an STL for the flat version and formed. I challenge you to make the part both ways and let me know your findings! Keep an eye out for more things from me to tackle the weak points of printed parts. Thank You Print Settings Printer Brand: SeeMeCNC Printer: Rostock MAX Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: No Resolution: .2mm Infill: 100% Notes: Cut flat blanks at 45 deg infill angle Post-Printing Forming the part Clamp part with punch and die as shown. Dip in boiling water while squeezing clamp until all 3 parts seat together. Remove and rinse in cold water.