parametric hinge generator
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Description
🔧 Parametric 3D Printable Hinge (Fully Customizable)
This is a fully parametric hinge designed for 3D printing, optimized for strength, ease of printing, and maximum flexibility.
The model allows you to modify all main dimensions, making it suitable for a wide range of uses: boxes, containers, panels, prototypes, and custom mechanical projects.
⚙️ Features
- Adjustable hinge length
- Customizable number of knuckles per side
- Adjustable pin diameter and tolerances (optimized for 3D printing)
- Adjustable knuckle spacing
- Fully configurable side plates (width, thickness, chamfers)
🔩 Hole System (Advanced)
The hinge includes a very flexible hole system:
- Adjustable number of holes per plate
- Holes automatically centered along the length
- Adjustable hole distance from the center via slider (symmetric)
- Adjustable distance from the edge
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- Designed for FDM printing
- Integrated tolerances for smooth movement
- Printable already assembled or with a separate pin
- Adjust the gap parameter according to your printer's precision
💡 Uses
- DIY boxes and containers
- Lids and doors
- Mechanical prototypes
- Custom spare parts
- 3D printed assemblies
🚀 Tips
- Increase the gap if the parts are too tight
- Use counterbore for standard screws
- Use countersink for flush surface finish
- Adjust holeSpread to perfectly position the holes
Happy printing! 🔥
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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