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
1. Source File: File:Belt Clip V2.scad
2. 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])