Parametric Plug

I recently started an experimental upgrade plan for my workshop vaccum dust separator. I printed two selected models and realised, that for testing one separator, I need to plug the other so it does not leek. Hence I created a parametric plug to generate the plugs I need. I also added a small channel on top to feed through a thread to tie it to the hole it has to plug! And now, you can too! Simply generate the plug with the exact sizes you need and print it from TPU with 5% infill. The low infill is still stable but allows the model to deform exactly to the shape it has to plug shut. 

The static models and print profile are for the two cyclone dust separators I printed which you can see in the pictures:

https://makerworld.com/en/models/2254749-cyclone-dust-separator-dual-stage-v2#

https://makerworld.com/en/models/578141-cyclone-dust-separator-hf

For all of my models that include supports, I highly recommend a detailing / support removal tool like the one from anish or C59. Those make use of a replacement filament cutter and have proven themselves a very valuable tool for clean and easy support removal, especially for threads. 

Also, please keep in mind, that the quality of threads is highly dependent on the quality and dryness of your filament, the calibration of your printer and the print resolution. A thread printed with .2mm layer height will be way harder to thread nicely and will require more force, than a thread printed at .08mm or .12mm layer height. Also, the Arachne wall generator does contribute a lot to precise threads. If you need more part strength, increase the number of walls, make use of the alternate extra wall feature and DO NOT use PLA.

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