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Ribbed Bellows (for a small pump organ)
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Print Profile(2)

PETG parts (0.4mm nozzle) v1.0
Designer
35.4 h
8 plates

TPU parts (0.6mm nozzle) v1.0
Designer
28.1 h
5 plates
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Description
This is a component for a pipe organ design I've been working on. Of course, it'll also work on other applications that require small amounts of compressed air power.
Instruction videos:
Very important notes:
- This model requires two print profiles - one for soft TPU (0.6mm nozzle) and one for PETG (0.4mm nozzle). I've had mixed results printing soft TPU with a 0.4mm nozzle, and don't recommend it.
- This model requires using a 3D pen loaded with TPU to weld most of the parts together.
- PETG is specified because it welds to TPU. PLA welds very weakly to TPU, and will not work. The few non-welded parts should also be PETG for matching shrinkage (e.g. if the hose ports are PLA and the valve box is PETG, they won't fit together).
- I recommend printing 3 copies, as shown in the video below. This takes a whole week to print, and a few evenings' work to assemble.
Specifications:
Volume per pump: ~ 8L / 0.28 cu. ft.
Air flow rate: Practical limit about 20 CFM
Pressure: Intended to reach 1 foot water column (0.34 PSI / 2.9 kPa). Able to go much higher.
Ergonomics: A somewhat high seat is recommended. In the video below the seat is too low and it's uncomfortable to play.
I/O: 1½" I.D. flexible vynil hose, with or without woven reinforcement.
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