My printer has toolhead cover parts that are magnetic for ease of maintenance, for example. If you’re gonna print functional stuff, you’re gonna end up needing
a selection of ball bearings
a selection of screws (machine and self-tapping for plastics)
a selection of melt inserts and the appropriate tool
possibly a selection of magnets
Some people enjoy decorative stuff, I enjoy printing stuff that is useful.
Almost anywhere that you would use a latch or compliant latching mechanism you could use magnets.
I print nameplates for my office worker friends and add a few under the surface to give a place to put loose paperclips. Also, in bag clips (for chips and stuff) so they can stick to the fridge when not in use.
It’s like bearings and assorted bolts, you just keep a stock of them handy because they’re so useful in general when you’re making things.
They have a lot of use cases if you’re into 3D printing, for example.
I’m into 3D printing and have no idea what I would use magnet for. 😅
My printer has toolhead cover parts that are magnetic for ease of maintenance, for example. If you’re gonna print functional stuff, you’re gonna end up needing
Some people enjoy decorative stuff, I enjoy printing stuff that is useful.
Almost anywhere that you would use a latch or compliant latching mechanism you could use magnets.
I print nameplates for my office worker friends and add a few under the surface to give a place to put loose paperclips. Also, in bag clips (for chips and stuff) so they can stick to the fridge when not in use.
It’s like bearings and assorted bolts, you just keep a stock of them handy because they’re so useful in general when you’re making things.
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