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Twists1

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This part consists of six twisted ellipses arrayed in a circle. Each ellipse defines the shape of a 3D surface formed by sweeping a triangle along the twisted elliptical curve. Although they may look like a single piece, each twisted ellipse is separate. I put all the pieces on a base because I needed more contact with the print bed.

To help visualize how this part looks here's a 32 sec. video: https://youtu.be/TdTLXxjGHbw.

This part printed in 19 hours 11 minutes using a print speed of 80 mm/sec and a 0.200 layer height. To successfully print this your printer needs to be "dialed in" so that it produces no stringing and has good control over it's Z-values. The printer hotend can easily crash into one of the ellipse sections otherwise. Because many of the ellipse sections are long I suggest you set your slicer's Z-Hop (or Z-Lift) parameter to something greater than zero.
Source
Thingiverse
What you need to print this: Beginner Low confidence
Why?
print-in-place design
Print-in-place
Supports 1/3
Assembly 0/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 0/3
Post-process 0/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
Est. print time
19 h
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Twists1 need supports when printing?
Nope — Twists1 is print-in-place, so it comes off the bed ready to use. No supports, no assembly.
How long does it take to print Twists1?
According to the design notes, Twists1 takes approximately 19 hours to print at standard settings (0.2 mm layer height, 15% infill). Actual print time varies based on your printer speed, layer height, and infill density.
What file format is Twists1 available in?
Twists1 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 Twists1 free to download?
Yes, Twists1 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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