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Air Bellows origami structure

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Air bellows that folds along the inner edges origami style as it compresses so PP is the filament of choice.

Update May 2020: Added a rounded bellows edge stl file. The Cetus tool chain has a firmware bug when printing a vase that rounds small Z changes to zero which caused me lots of grief. I finally converted the printer electronics to a Duet2 controller board and only kept the mechanical. Now I can print a round vase structure. The latest stl file slices better and I can print a much thinner bellows wall (about 0.3mm) using a thinner layer height. A thinner wall reduces the force required to flex the bellows edges (hinges) and compress the structure.

Slice and print in Vase mode. I used prusa slicer to create the gcode for my cetus printer that has a 0.4mm nozzle. Slice with a 0.2mm layer, 0.6mm paving width, 8mm brim, and the default 3 layer center for the vase bottom is fine (the design is an open tube at both ends), this becomes the top bellows seal. This print is thin and
Source
Thingiverse
What you need to print this: Intermediate Medium confidence
Why?
no supports · large print · 0.20mm layers
Support-free Single piece
Supports 0/3
Assembly 0/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 2/3
Post-process 0/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
Min. bed size
200 mm (Large)
Layer height
0.2 mm
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
Frequently Asked Questions
Which 3D printer is suitable for Air Bellows origami structure?
Any FDM printer should handle Air Bellows origami structure just fine. It's been printed on machines like Bambu Lab A1, Prusa MK4, Creality Ender 3, Anycubic Kobra. A minimum build volume of 200 mm is recommended.
Does Air Bellows origami structure need supports when printing?
No supports needed for Air Bellows origami structure — it's designed to print clean off the bed.
What file format is Air Bellows origami structure available in?
Air Bellows origami structure is available in STL format. These files can be opened and sliced using free software such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, or OrcaSlicer for FDM printing, or ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer for resin printing. The download is provided through Thingiverse.
Is Air Bellows origami structure free to download?
Yes, Air Bellows origami structure is available as a free download through Thingiverse. Always check the license on the original platform to understand commercial use, remixing, and attribution requirements.
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