4in Magnetic Flexible Hose Coupling

Description 4 inch flexible hose magnet coupler with overprinted magnets.
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Description

4 inch flexible hose magnet coupler. The magnets are overprinted so that they are completely embedded into the coupler. There is a 2 degree taper on the hose insert to allow it to slip on easier.

Short Clip of Coupler

The STEP file is included.

Dimensions

Overall Height: 1.75 inches

Overall Width: 5.25 inches

Bill of Material

Print Settings

Material: Hatchbox ABS

Vertical Perimeters: 4

Horizontal Perimeters: 5

Infill: 42%

Infill Type: Rectilinear

Printer Utilized: Voron 2.4

No supports or post processing is required

Overprint Instructions

The top of the magnet cavity is 4.2mm above the build plate, a print pause needs to be inserted at this point in the slicer to place the magnets.

  • Slice the model
  • In Superslicer or Prusa Slicer the layer menu can be utilized to add a pause in the print
  • Slice the model again and send it to the printer

More detailed information about printer pauses from Prusa

Placing the Magnets

In order for two couplings to properly mate the magnet poles should alternate.

Custom Section

Print paused at 4.2mm

Alternate the magnet poles

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Model origin

The author marked this model as their own original creation. Imported from Thingiverse.

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