Sliding box with magnetic closure (parametric)

Little box with a drawer that closes magnetically.
29h 49m
5× print file
0.10 mm
0.40 mm
214.00 g
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updated January 23, 2023

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Very nice, like it! Printed in silk PLA. Only thing that annoys me a bit is that it is quite noisy when opening due to layers interacting when sliding it. Maybe I will sand it just a bit, or possibly print it to reduce layer lines. Or it will reduce as I use it.
Either way, very happy with it!

@PeterHall_969214 Thanks Peter!
It is definitely a bit noisy when closing and opening, and unfortunately doesn't really go away on its own.
I used this box to put in dog treats though, and I am definitely getting my dog's attention even if it's empty when I open it ˆˆ So in that use case it serves a purpose.
One thing you could try (and I haven't) is printing it in another orientation, maybe just the drawer part, but you'll definitely need supports, and would need to print the design for which you add the magnets post-print. But since it would be just the drawer, they'd be hidden anyways.

@Felix Printing it in a different orientation might be worth a shot. I made it originally for some aspirin that I have in my backpack so it is not like I will open it very often, so not a huge problem.

That is so funny with the dog, I might use it for dog treats for our dog just for that reason. :) Thanks for the reply and ideas!

I had a better finish with the 0.1mm (on the right), but also used a different PETG. Note that the box on the right has a 'cutout' notch on the lid because the shell was to thin (which I then fixed on the other one)

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