Single-Perimeter Rocket for Seamless Spiral Printing
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About this print
A rocket model based loosely on a V2 form, designed with a single-perimeter wall so it can be printed in spiral vase mode, which eliminates visible seams on the exterior surface. The design scales well and has been printed at a wide range of heights. Transparent or semi-transparent filaments such as T-glase are commonly used, as the thin single-wall construction allows light to pass through the finished print.
From the original design page
Original maker's notes
By mech-G on Thingiverse · CC-BY-SA
This rocket is roughly similar to a V2 design, but with a single perimeter that allows you to use the spiral vase option in Slic3r to eliminate the seams.
600mm print:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cqdwVTSIio
3D Maker Noob does comparison print of three printers using the rocket:
https://youtu.be/NiJPAq2Z0so?t=14m52s
Check out the 15x by 19x print of this rocket at the Midwest RepRap Festival:
https://twitter.com/pdp7/status/711716330899116032
3D Printing Nerd prints a 24-inch rocket here:
https://youtu.be/Rk_0AS3XCbs?t=2m19s
Niklas Ramström prints an 800mm rocket here:
https://youtu.be/mCKW5WEwDvA
Formatting may have been simplified. These are the independent maker's instructions and fitment claims; Hark Tech has not independently verified them.
Printing Single-Perimeter Rocket for Seamless Spiral Printing
For Single-Perimeter Rocket for Seamless Spiral Printing we would normally reach for PETG — it is tougher and more heat-resistant than PLA, ideal for parts that take load or live somewhere warm. We set the layer height, wall count, infill and supports to suit the model and how you will use it, and those choices are already priced into your instant quote. Want a specific colour or material? Tell us and we will match it where we can.
Model details
| Downloads at source | 37,306 |
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| Likes at source | 2,568 |
| Original model | View on Thingiverse |
| Designer | mech-G |
| Licence | CC-BY-SA |
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