Microscope Slides Rack

When working with slides it is useful to have a rack to hold them in.

Most racks are flat, but this design has them raised up in a bank.

This makes them easier to handle and easier to see which slide is which.

You can also use this as a drying rack if you are cleaning and reusing slides.

The design holds the slides only at their ends, to minimize contamination or scuffing.

This model holds 10 standard slides (25 x 75 x 1mm)

50mm wide version, optimised for washing and drying

This separate print profile takes shorter 50mm covers slips, and has the steps in the middle cut away to form slopes to avoid the glass touching them, and to allow the water to drip down and collect at the bottom centre.

Usage tip: Consider printing several racks, each in a different color, so you can use this to help manage your workflow - taking a slide from one rack, viewing it, and then placing it in another rack.

Printing

The model prints without the need for supports.

The photos show it printed in PLA Marble from Sunlu.

It will print equally well in PETG or ASA, which may be preferable if you will be cleaning it in hot water etc.

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Other 3D models to download for your lab:

Slide Preparation Holder:

Holds standard 75mm x 25mm microscope slides for you while you are preparing them.

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1213123

Slide holder box:

A holder for slides. Easy print, one piece, no need for supports or assembly

https://makerworld.com/en/models/814338