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
- Open source file, stl, and used g.code can be found on YouMagine
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 (10% infill should be sufficient)
- Print part (print time is about 1.5 hours)
- Insert NEMA 6-50 male plug into printed plug cover
Common Problems and Solutions
The main issue would be from tolerances. Current design has a 0.5mm tolerance for the plug. This may need to be adjusted if the cover falls off or does not fit.
Cost savings
A cover like this cannot be found easily on the market if at all, but this print would cost $0.42 if a $20 1kg spools of PLA was used.
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 [1]
- MTU Ridge Roamers [2]
- Public Safety/Police [3]
- Outdoor Adventure Club (for school trips specifically) [4]
- National Parks Rangers [5]
References
- There are no additional references other than the original designer vvmclain on youmagine (see here [6])