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Easy Print Bearing

by mcg1355 · Tools
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Here is a bearing that uses truncated elliptical rollers instead of balls. This is intended to be easy to print all as one print without having to try to break the bearings free. Theoretically it should just come off of the build platform working with no cleanup. This is the first thing I have made in openscad, as I just started learning it today in preparation for my printer’s arrival. Also I don't have my printer yet so don't know if it prints properly. Please try it out and let me know!

Update 1.1 (FIX): Still truncated elliptical rollers. Scaling fix so that roller ends are at same z level as ring edges (they were slightly off in the original version due to a 0.95 z scaling factor that I missed). I'm not sure if it is enough of a difference to mess up printing but I figured I'd fix it anyway. Also width changed to 21mm for closer roller packing.

Update 2.0: New roller profile! Now has a tiered or crowned roller profile to prevent x and y rotation of rollers. I realized tha
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Source
Thingiverse
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What you need to print this: Beginner Medium confidence
Why?
no supports
Support-free Single piece Hardware needed
Supports 0/3
Assembly 0/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 0/3
Post-process 1/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
PLA
Min. bed size
50 mm (Small)
Post-processing
Hardware
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
Frequently Asked Questions
Which 3D printer is suitable for Easy Print Bearing?
Any FDM printer should handle Easy Print Bearing just fine. It's been printed on machines like Bambu Lab A1 Mini, Prusa Mini+, Creality Ender 3, most FDM printers. A minimum build volume of 50 mm is recommended.
Does Easy Print Bearing need supports when printing?
No supports needed for Easy Print Bearing — it's designed to print clean off the bed.
What file format is Easy Print Bearing available in?
Easy Print Bearing 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 Easy Print Bearing free to download?
Yes, Easy Print Bearing 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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