Better Than Glue (Interlocking Zipper Joint)

Challenge

Have you ever needed a thin plate larger than your build plate? How do you join two or more thin tiles together without using glue or bulky connectors?

The answer is the ZIPPER JOINT. Download this model if you want to find the optimal zipper draft angle for your filament and layer thickness.

This is the testing protocol I performed. Please share your results.

So far, this technique has been used to create:

Large Drawer Organizer: https://makerworld.com/en/models/147239#profileId-160658

Infinity Interlocking Tiles System: https://makerworld.com/en/models/160766#profileId-176445

Completely unrelated: The Vertical Decor Collection:

• Slender Striped Vase: https://makerworld.com/en/models/91147#profileId-97491
• Fat Striped Vase: https://makerworld.com/en/models/91133#profileId-97479
• Candleholder Tall: https://makerworld.com/en/models/91168#profileId-97509
• Candleholder Short: https://makerworld.com/en/models/91158#profileId-97497
• Candleholder Double: https://makerworld.com/en/models/91181#profileId-97517
• Tissue Box Holder with Bottom Lid (Scotties): https://makerworld.com/en/models/73097#profileId-77641
• Tissue Box Holder without Bottom Lid (Scotties): https://makerworld.com/en/models/73057#profileId-77633
• Tissue Box Holder without Bottom Lid (Kirkland): https://makerworld.com/en/models/67057#profileId-70913
• Weightless Spheres: https://makerworld.com/en/models/99069#profileId-105629
• Weightless Teardrop Vase: https://makerworld.com/en/models/106259#profileId-113422
• Downhill Skier Skier Door Frame Topper: https://makerworld.com/en/models/106214#profileId-113390
• Tail-grabbing Skier Door Frame Topper: https://makerworld.com/en/models/126631#profileId-136909
• Climber Door Frame: https://makerworld.com/en/models/138127#profileId-150395

Also:

• Ringosaurus bigger and deeper: https://makerworld.com/en/models/57828#profileId-59525
• Unlocked Level Cake Topper: https://makerworld.com/en/models/104796#profileId-111855
• Biggest Gift Box: https://makerworld.com/en/models/84040#profileId-89836
• Large Copter Propeller: https://makerworld.com/en/models/64664#profileId-67877