Arbor Press Functional Press | No Support Required
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Description
200+ lb capacity arbor press. Zero support material, no glue or fasteners needed. Perfect for bearing installation, rivets, and workshop tasks. V2.0 with stability improvements!
Why This Design?
A fully functional arbor press generating 200+ pounds of pressing force. Traditional arbor presses cost $50-$200. This 3D printed version costs under $10 in filament and delivers real workshop performance. Perfect for Bambu Lab printers - optimized print orientations, no support material, and reliable interference-fit assembly.
*Added optional ram with accessory socket. There is a section view in the pictures. It is an 8mm x 8mm square socket, 15mm deep with a 2.5° draft on each side. The post for this should be 10mm at the base with a 2.5° draft per side and 14.5mm long. You want to make contact on the sides, not on the end.
License: Personal use only.
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🎥 Video Tutorial
Full Build & Testing on YouTube:
Watch me assemble this press from scratch and test it to destruction! Includes:
- Detailed assembly walkthrough
- Design considerations and CAD review
- Print orientation guide
- Strength testing (walnuts, 200lb scale)
- Tips and tricks
⚡ Key Features
Strength & Performance:
- ✅ 200+ pound capacity (verified with scale test)
- ✅ Rack and pinion mechanism for force multiplication
- ✅ Real workshop functionality - not decorative
Print Optimization:
- ✅ ZERO support material required
- ✅ Fits 180mm+ build plates (175mm max dimension)
- ✅ Smart part orientation for maximum strength
- ✅ Optimized for Bambu Lab printers
Assembly:
- ✅ No glue or fasteners needed
- ✅ Interference fit connections
- ✅ 10-15 minute assembly time
- ✅ No tools required
🎯 Real-World Applications
Workshop Tasks:
- Bearing installation and removal
- Press-fitting pins and dowels
- Small part assembly
Metalworking:
- Rivet and eyelet setting
- Jewelry stamping and forming
- Metal forming operations
Electronics & Hobby:
- Housing assembly
- Snap-fit installations
- Precision pressing tasks
License
You may create derivative works based on this object, provided that all such derivative works are published exclusively on the MakerWorld platform and include proper attribution to the original creator. You may not share, upload, host, distribute, or publish this object—or any derivative work of this object—on any other digital platform, marketplace, or distribution channel. Commercial use of this object and any derivative works is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, selling, renting, sublicensing, or using the object in any context in which you receive monetary compensation or other financial benefits.
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