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Window for phone case - 3D printing

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eranhirs
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Window for phone case - 3D printing

This is my first time using AutoDesk Inventor, so I don't know if this is an easy question or a really complicated one, any help appreciated!

 

Background

I took an existing phone case model which I want to customize then print in a 3d printer for my phone.

I'm trying to add a phone window that when I open it the phone can stand on a table.

 

My idea

# Start by making the pivot for the window:

1) On the back of the phone, make a rectangle sketch -> extrude

2) Make a hole through the extrusion

3) Create a pivot by creating a circle sketch inside the hole -> extrude

# Now the window:

1) Simply attach to the pivot a window that will be the rectangle

 

My question

1) Does my idea sounds Ok? Am I on the right track?

1) By my idea, will the pivot actually be printed inside the hole when 3d-printing? Or it can fall / be created elsewhere?

2) Is there a better way to do so?

 

 

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mcgyvr
in reply to: eranhirs

sure would have been easier to just attach the part or a screenshot..

I assume you just want to make a fold out "leg" for your phone case correct?

 

A simple rectange with 2 pegs sticking out on one side that go into a recess in the case part to act as a hinge and a small protrusion on the other side of the leg to act as a latch/catch to keep it closed when you don't want it..

Print as 2 parts.. case and leg. 

 



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JDMather
in reply to: eranhirs

My students have done exactly what you describe many times.

 

What 3D printing process do you have access to?

I assume one that removes water-soluable support structure (or powder) so that there will be clearance between the hole and the pivot cylinders.

Be sure to allow a little extra clearance between the holes and the pivots as the 3D printing process is not very precise (DO NOT try to have a 2mm pin going into a 2mm hole - that will not work) and that includes do not have the pin hit the bottom of the hole.

 

I recommend you attach your design here when completed and I can let you know whether I think it will be printable or not.


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eranhirs
in reply to: JDMather

I'm adding my design, it will be great if you can tell me if it's printable 🙂

hould I ask them for a special type of print?

 

Thanks!

Message 5 of 6
eranhirs
in reply to: mcgyvr

I tried your idea, but how can I locate the holes on both rectangles (on the case itself) in the same location?

Added the design you can look at.

 

Thanks!

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JDMather
in reply to: eranhirs

Your design will not work, and you have a long way to go. 

I recommend you start here

http://home.pct.edu/~jmather/SkillsUSA%20University.pdf
http://inventortrenches.blogspot.com/p/inventor-tutorials.html
http://wikihelp.autodesk.com/enu?adskContextId=HELP_TUTORIALS&language=ENU&release=2014&product=Inve...

 

and then come back to this design.

 

Problem 1.PNG


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