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Female ends/outlets for welders already have covers for their receptacles. When a plug gets wet or dirty, the operator typically blows it off; this plug mitigates the causes for this need. | Female ends/outlets for welders already have covers for their receptacles. When a plug gets wet or dirty, the operator typically blows it off; this plug mitigates the causes for this need. | ||
[[Image:NEMA 6-50 Plug Cover.JPG| | [[Image:NEMA 6-50 Plug Cover.JPG|500px|right]] | ||
== Bill of Materials == | == Bill of Materials == | ||
# Any filament | # Any filament works | ||
# A 3D printer | # A 3D printer | ||
# A computer | # A computer |
Revision as of 04:39, 5 December 2019
Welder Plug Cover
Project developed by Dan Tauchen
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Abstract
Female ends/outlets for welders already have covers for their receptacles. When a plug gets wet or dirty, the operator typically blows it off; this plug mitigates the causes for this need.
Bill of Materials
- Any filament works
- A 3D printer
- A computer
- Source File: File:Belt Clip V2.scad
- Default Configuration STL File: Found on thingiverse here [1]
Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT
- MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT
- Basic 3D printer knowledge
- Basic slicer knowledge
Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions
- Download STL, or customize a new model and download
- Slice STL file in slicer of choice
- Print file
- Slide device's mount into clip
- Use to your heart's content
- Note: Print time will vary with print size but on average it should be around 20 mins
Common Problems and Solutions
You shouldn't have any issues when building this unless there are issues with your printer. Some of these printer problems could include:
- Part warping (check bed adhesion)
- Layer separation (check extruder/layer settings)
Cost savings
Similar clips cost around $12 USD on Amazon where as mine should cost ~$0.12 USD resulting in a $11.88 savings (or 99% savings)
- Though it should be noted these numbers are estimates and can change based on print size and filament cost. This also doesn't take into account electrical cost to print the object.
Benefited Internet Communities
Though these aren't exclusively internet communities, these are some groups that I think could benefit from this device:
- Michigan Search and Rescue [2]
- MTU Ridge Roamers [3]
- Public Safety/Police [4]
- Outdoor Adventure Club (for school trips specifically) [5]
- National Parks Rangers [6]
References
- There are no additional references other than the original designer vvmclain on youmagine (see here [7])