Slide-n-Lock Starter Box by ExtremeElementz

ExtremeElementz

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Example Slide-n-Lock Box

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47 min

1 plate

5.0(15)

Example Box, fast 3 colors, print by object

45 min

1 plate

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Description

Slide-n-Lock Starter Box

What you've been waiting for – the simplest and most enjoyable customizable system for crafting unique boxes, complete with the Slide-n-Lock feature. Choose from printing the example test model or dive straight into customization with one of the most user-friendly Autodesk Fusion 360 files available. You don't need to be a pro, and there's no need to purchase a Fusion license.

Simply open the file in Fusion 360, input the desired length, width, and height of your box, and export for printing! That's all – the Fusion 360 file takes care of all the heavy lifting for you, meticulously refined, labeled, and easy to navigate.

When remixing and sharing this file, please remember to provide proper attribution.
You can give proper attribution by including this notice on your product page:

Where to start?

I would start by printing the example test print to get an idea how your filament will respond with a 0.2mm tolerance or jump right in by downloading Autodesk Fusion 360 for personal use for free.

My computer can't run Fusion 360…

That's ok! DM me your Inner_Length, Inner_Width and Inner_Height (making sure to add 1-2 mm for each) and I will send your custom sized Slide-n-Lock Box .3MF file within 24-48 hours. No other parameter adjustments allowed with this offer. Thank you!

How do I create my own box in Fusion 360?

After you download Fusion 360 and create an Autodesk account you will be able to open the Slide-n-Lock Starter Kit File. To get a copy of the file by hovering your mouse cursor over the Download or Print > Download STL and select the file.

Open the Fusion 360 file.

Click on Modify > Change Parameters.

Adjust only the Length, Width, Height (in that order), and Tolerance (if needed) to match the desired size of the box. These parameters control the interior dimensions and Tolerance. For instance, if you're aiming for a card box for playing cards with Length: 89mm, Width: 64mm, and Height: 17mm, simply add 2-3mm to each dimension, resulting in new dimensions of 91x66x19. This adjustment ensures that the cards fit perfectly with ample room.

The adjustment will recalculate live and then you are ready to export and print!

Choose Export > Name the file > Choose 3MF Files (*3mf) > Export

How to print my custom box?

Open the file via Bambu Studio, you will receive this notification. **Press OK**.

You will then see this notification. **Select NO**.

**Next you will receive this warning, that's ok!**

Just make sure to press “Auto Orient” and “Arrange All Objects” to fit on the build plate the best they can.

Things to know about the items you will be printing regardless of sizes.

Print Lid facing down
Use Supports (I like the Organic Trees option.)
I recommend printing the Slide Lock at 50mm/s for best results.
WAIT for the Slide Lock to cool down before removing it from the build plate.
If you inspect the Example Profile you will see exactly how I setup objects to be printed, all settings included.

Slide Lock Orientation:

Comment & Rating (61)

@melissaderr

Boosted

Love this! Thank you for the great design, and making F360 so approachable. I've been struggling to learn how to use it, and your design and provided F360 project enabled me to go back and try again! I printed a model of a card box with scoring, but it didn't work for me. When I saw this project, I decided to try my hand at F360 again and utilize the design elements from that design with the functionality of this box. The box printed perfectly! Thanks again for a great design and sharing the F360 file!

The designer has replied

@ExtremeElementz

THIS is what I hoped to do, inspire and encourage people to check out Fusion. You totally ran with it! That scoring box is awesome. I’ve never seen anything like it before, but it looks super useful and very portable now. 😉 Thank you for checking out my model and the boost!

@musicalbigfoot

Print Profile

Example Slide-n-Lock Box

cool design, fits really well!

The designer has replied

@ExtremeElementz

Thank you, I hope you get a chance to try out the fusion file and create something unique. I really appreciate the positive review.

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@marakino

Boosted

Print Profile

Example Slide-n-Lock Box

Wow, such a smart design! Very nice idea, thank you fost posting this. And uploading the CAD file too! You, sir, deserve a boost! Printed in Bambu Matte PLA for the outer parts. It took a tiny bit more than 45 minutes for the example box on a P1S. I struggled a bit to figure out that I can set the printing sequence to print by object and then arrange all the pieces to fit on one plate - I'll upload my print profile, maybe it can be useful to another beginner such as myself.

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The designer has replied

@ExtremeElementz

Red, white, and blue—looks great! The example print includes all my favorite settings if you decide to open it in the slicer. It uses the "print by object" technique, which eliminates color swapping at the layers and, of course, avoids the need for a purge block and reduces time. The two biggest improvements I like to make are setting the top channel where the lid slides onto the box to concentric top surface, which helps the lid glide closed without extra friction, and slowing down the lock speed to reduce potential errors and increase layer adhesion for the ribs. Thank you for the boost! I see your print profile now. :) I hope you get lots of downloads!

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