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?
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.
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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I'm adding my design, it will be great if you can tell me if it's printable 🙂
2 comments about what you said:
1) Not using a 2mm is a great tip, I still didn't change my design by it. I need it pretty small, which size should I use?
I need a size for the hole radius + a size for the pivot itself.
2) You said "I assume one that removes water-soluable support structure (or powder) so that there will be clearance between the hole and the pivot cylinders."
I'm actually planning on sending it to a 3d-printing shop to print it. I don't know which equipment they have, should I ask them for a special type of print?
Thanks!
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!
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.
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