Soccer Ball

  • •   9 years ago   •   edited
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    Printer: DittoPro

    Print Time: h m

    Resolution: 200 microns

    Support Structure: No

    Hello,

    After watching the video on super gluing PLA parts, I decided to try putting a soccer ball together.

    Method

    I downloaded this Model from thingiverse

    Using superglue I started with a black piece and slowly worked the pieces together. I made sure the black pieces weren't beside another black piece when I was assembling the ball.





    Result

    There are some gaps but overall it was a successful experiment. If someone could explain to me why the pieces didn't fit perfectly together that would be great!

    I don't think superglue holds the pieces very well so I may try methylene chloride to see if it yields better results.



COMMENTS

  • •   9 years ago   •   edited

    Hello,

    After watching the video on super gluing PLA parts, I decided to try putting a soccer ball together.

    Method

    I downloaded this Model from thingiverse

    Using superglue I started with a black piece and slowly worked the pieces together. I made sure the black pieces weren't beside another black piece when I was assembling the ball.





    Result

    There are some gaps but overall it was a successful experiment. If someone could explain to me why the pieces didn't fit perfectly together that would be great!

    I don't think superglue holds the pieces very well so I may try methylene chloride to see if it yields better results.



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  • •   9 years ago   •  

    Another easy way to connect parts together is hot glue... It's also super strong (since it's melting the PLA)

    If you have access to a 3D pen that's a great way to "glue" things together too... It's like welding but with plastic.


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  • •   9 years ago   •  

    The 3D Pen works best, especially with kids as it's a safe and clean way to glue prints together.


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