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NIH3D

Reliable Print -- Simple Construction with Common Materials

Created by WMSigEp
Published: 
4/3/20

This is a 3D print of
3DPX-013359

Category

Devices and Hardware
Description

I was able to rotate the design and fit two on my Prusa i3 MK3 at one time.  Printing with the suggested print settings, Im able to complete them at a rate of 7.5hrs for a two-item print.Unable to find suitable, sewable elastic online or in local craft stores, I was able to purchase a box of 7\ x 1/8\ Non-Latex Rubber bands cheap (Box of ~250 about $5.50).Working with standard packing tape to reinforce the top edge/screen holes but have purchased self-adhesive hole reinforcing labels which should be cleaner, easier and still provide as-good (or better) reinforcement of the material around the punched holes (Box of 1000 for $8.00).NOTE on Transparent Sheets:  If possible, avoid the printable/coated sheets.  The coating has a texture and doesnt respond well to cleaning solvents.  The paper strip for feeding into the printer is a hassle.  As an added bonus, the \hand writable\ sheets (for old school overhead projectors) are cheaper.I had 10mm x 3mm EVA foam padding strips with one-sided adhesive on-hand from another project and it provides a good padding for the wearers forehead.  Unable to source more of the same dimensions but could get rolls of 10mm x 1mm EVA foam padding that should still provide a stable and comfortable pad.  I cut the strips into 5\ lengths and adhered them, centered on the forehead band.Based on other comments on this model, I have included the bottom clip (~28min/clip) as an optional add-on.  It definitely provides extra rigidity to the transparency and clips on pretty well, but it still can fall off if brushed hard enough, which could be a serious problem during a medical procedure.
KEYWORD(S)

3D print, PLA, PPE, PPE Face Shield

PRINTER TECHNOLOGY

Material Extrusion - Single Extruder

MATERIAL

Polylactic Acid (PLA)

PRINTER MAKE/MODEL

Prusa i3 MK3

BUILD RESOLUTION (LAYER HEIGHT)

.30mm

REFERENCE MODEL
DtM-v3.1 Face Shield PPE, 3D printable headband NO LOGO

by tprestero


DtM-v3.1 Face Shield PPE, 3D printable headband NO LOGO