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NIH3D

Parametric Scoopula

Created by
haedie
Created:
11/5/19
Submitted:
3/6/23
Published:
3/6/23

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3DPX-012381

Licensing:

CC-BY
158
4
Version 2

Category

Hardware & Devices
Devices and Hardware
Description

This scoopula is designed to be parametric. The height and radius of the overall cylinder is customizable. This design is used to scoop up small amounts of material in the lab or field. A stainless steel version of this design costs $1.95 (https://www.sciencecompany.com/-P16134C2627.aspx?gclid=CjwKCAjwxt_tBRAXEiwAENY8hbYB05usKX22WKoMgIu5-aEsBc9dk9UbPvs2mf6WHtf-YKtYAXm-6BoC5hoQAvD_BwE) whereas a plastic (PLA) would be approximately $0.25 depending on the size of the print. It is less than a meter of material for a small version of this part. 

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