Brace for the treating of infants with club foot
Project developed by [Wes Gratz]
Abstract
Problem
Solution
A 3D printable set of handguards and mounts that can be adjusted or changed through the OS software to fit any custom needs.
These are currently designed to fit a 1" handlebars which are pretty common.
Bill of Materials
- PLA plastic filament (This design is completely 3D printable
Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT
- MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT
None
Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions
FreeCad Files
File:Mount Bracket.FCStd 2X File:Mount Brakeside.FCStd File:Mount Throttleside.FCStd File:Guards.FCStd 2X, mirrored
Printable Stl files
STL Files available at Youmagine
Print Instructions
For all printed components
Material: PLA
Layer Height: 0.2mm
Shell Thickness: 1mm
Fill Density: 70%
Print Speed: 60 mm/s
Printing Temperature: 210 C
No supports necessary.
Total Printing Time: 12 hours
Assembly time: >5min
Assembly Instructions
Using the .stl files above print out the following
- 1 x Throttle Mount
- 1 x Brakeside Mount
- 1 x Throttle Side Guard
- 1 x Brake Side Guard
- 2 x Clamp
- 2 x angle bracket
Common Problems and Solutions
- Be sure to clean the supports out of the hand guards
- Print the handguards on the front of the guards to use less material and decrease print time
Cost savings
Break Down of Costs
(Assuming $15/kg of PLA)
- Guard (2x):$2.91
- Clamp (2x):$0.18
- Bar bracket (2x):$0.57
-Total Print cost: $3.19
-Hardware cost: >$0
Total cost to Manufacture: >$3.19
Comparable Costs
Commercially Available Braces: $75.00
Savings: $71.81 (~ 95.7% reduction in cost)
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