The Correct Way to Design Holes for 3D Printing
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Side holes are one of the easiest features to design wrong in 3D printing.
A hole going into the side of a printed part behaves differently than a hole coming in from the top. The layer lines run across the hole, which can cause splitting, sagging, poor tolerances, weak threads, and unreliable friction fits.
This video breaks down how to design side holes correctly for functional 3D printed parts. It covers print orientation, chamfers, support ribs, overhang fixes, hexagonal holes, threaded side holes, micro features, reinforcement cuts, and compliant grip fins that help parts stay strong and reliable.
If you are designing 3D printed products, functional parts, snap fits, screw holes, friction fits, or parts meant for mass production 3D printing, these design rules will help you avoid weak geometry and make cleaner, stronger prints.
00:00 Side Holes
00:23 Part Setup
01:01 Why Holes Fail
01:53 Print Orientation
02:44 Support Rib
04:16 Fixed Orientation
04:32 Hole Compensation
05:54 Roof-Style Holes
06:41 Hex Holes
08:20 Threaded Holes
09:47 Hole Reinforcement
10:15 Micro Features
13:05 Split-Plane Reinforcement
14:48 Compliant Holes
15:27 Grip Fins
16:48 Final Rules
17:27 Outro
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