To get the best out of 3D printing, it helps if you can design your own parts. In this tutorial series, we will learn to use a free 3D CAD program to do just that.

In this episode, we design a bracket and mount that needs to be quite strong. To achieve this, three parts are used instead of one, so they can each print with the strongest print orientation. They are joined using bolts into trapped nuts, as well as bolts that cut their own thread. We also cover design features and slicer tips for increased strength.

0:00 Introduction
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0:43 What we are designing

1:17 Taking measurements
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1:45 Design considerations: Layer line direction dictates strength
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2:42 Base clamp design

5:08 Trapped nut design

6:52 Slicing, printing and test fitting the base clamp

8:04 Item tray/shelf design

10:10 Slicing, printing and test fitting the shelf

11:17 Strong bracket design

15:16 Slicing and printing bracket

15:54 Assembly and final part

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