Parametric Fly Screen Mesh / Filter Net
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Description
Parametric Fly Screen Mesh / Filter Net
Fully parametric, ultra-thin fly screen mesh for 3D printing. Customize size, shape, mesh opening, and thickness — right here on MakerWorld!
Works as a fly screen, dust filter, vent cover, drain filter, or any application that needs a fine grid. Print it, cut it with scissors to any shape you need.
Features
- Square or Round shape
- Fully parametric: size from 20mm to 320mm, mesh opening from 0.6mm to 5.0mm
- Ultra-thin & flexible: default 0.48mm thick (4 layers @ 0.12mm) — bends easily, can be rolled up
- Tileable: edges end with a full strand — place tiles side by side for seamless large surfaces
- Trimmable: cut with regular scissors to any shape after printing
- Presets included: 80mm round, 100mm round/square, 200mm square, full bed 256mm/300mm
Recommended Print Settings
Important: This model requires specific slicer settings — it won't slice correctly with default profiles!
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | PETG (recommended) or PLA |
| Layer height | 0.08mm – 0.20mm |
| Initial layer height | Same as layer height! |
| Wall loops | 1 |
| Top shell layers | 0 |
| Bottom shell layers | 0 |
| Sparse infill density | 0% |
| Supports | None |
| Plate | Textured PEI |
Why these settings?
Each strand is only 0.4mm wide (= one nozzle width). The slicer must treat each strand as a single wall line — no infill, no top/bottom shells. If you see an "empty initial layer" error, make sure Initial layer height = Layer height (not the default 0.20mm).
Parametric Options (MakerWorld Customizer)
| Parameter | Default | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preset | Custom | 7 presets | Quick size+shape selection |
| Shape | Square | square / round | Mesh outline |
| Size | 100mm | 20–320mm | Side length or diameter |
| Mesh opening | 1.2mm | 0.6–5.0mm | Gap between strands |
| Strand width | 0.4mm | 0.3–1.0mm | Match your nozzle diameter |
| Layer height | 0.12mm | 0.08–0.32mm | Must match slicer setting |
| Layers | 4 | 2–8 | More = thicker & stiffer |
Thickness Guide
| Layers × Height | Total | Flexibility |
|---|---|---|
| 2 × 0.08mm | 0.16mm | Paper-thin, extremely flexible |
| 4 × 0.12mm | 0.48mm | Default — flexible, good balance |
| 2 × 0.28mm | 0.56mm | Like the original reference model |
| 6 × 0.20mm | 1.20mm | Semi-rigid, holds shape |
| 8 × 0.20mm | 1.60mm | Stiff grid, structural |
Use Cases
- Window/door fly screen inserts
- Dust filter for electronics enclosures
- Drain covers
- Vent grilles
- Aquarium/terrarium covers
- Food dehydrator trays
License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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