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Tape Edge Protector - Parametric

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Description

Parametric Tape edge protector

  • Twist Snap lock design keeps both halves together and reusable for the next roll.
  • No hardware, No glue, No supports
  • Tolerances are built into the model. No need to figure it out, Just enter the exact dimensions of your tape roll.
  • Two separate pieces “A” and “B” to configure to your sizing.
  • Models are available in Inches and Millimeters.

I'm using these mainly for very sticky tapes that are usually stored in a Ziploc bag to keep dust and debris from sticking to the sides ( 3M Double sided tapes, 3M VHB, Alien Tape, etc.) Cleaned up my drawers a little bit. 

This could also be used for anything on a roll. 

 

I'd recommend a pair of calipers to take your measurements for best results.

 

All the parts pictured were done in PLA. This model should work with any correctly calibrated material though. 

They were also printed with STLs generated by the customizer to ensure everything was working correctly.

 

Smallest recommended sizes due to the geometry: 

ID (Inside Diameter) = 0.625" / 15.875mm

Width = 0.300" / 7.62mm

 

 


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TapeEdgeProtector-Parametric.pdf

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Handy print! I did have a slight issue, but i was able to overcome it. I made a tape protector for 3M VHB 1" tape. I printed in Sunlu PETG-HF with 1.2mm Flange, 104mm OD, 26mm Width, and 76mm ID. It went together and fit the tape perfectly, but the snap to hold part A and B together was extremely loose. It would come apart without meaning to extremely easily. Thankfully, you provided the F3D so it was easy to modify. On TapeEdgeProtector-B-Metric.f3d I found the mating "nub" under the snaplock sketch Diameter Dimension-2 (d26) which initially was set to 2.388mm. I iterated through enlarging it until i got a firm "click" by setting d26 to 2.75mm. I'm unsure if this would be too much for PLA, but it works good for PETG. Thanks again for the design. I'll be printing many more of these for various tape rolls.
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Must be the PETG-HF, because like you mentioned I made one in PLA for my 3m VHB and it snapped nicely. I'm glad you were able to get in there and correct it for your material. I appreciate the feedback!
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Replying to @Will_lliW_Will :
No worries. Just figured i'd post my experience in case it would help anyone else looking at this model. One of the reasons why i was so specific on my parameters and what I changed. Thanks again for the useful print!
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