September 2, 2022
Description
Printed in PLA at .1mm, this is a replacement part. Dog chewed up the real one. Modeled after the real part with some liberties taken for longevity. Longer pitch on the outcropping so the piece won't easily break. Slightly thicker than the original. It seems to help to bend the piece right after printing, but the model is so thin that it should be flexible enough to fit in to the provided slot (does require slight bending to fit, just like the original piece).
Addendum: Be sure to utilize a food-safe resin or spray and/or filler after printing this piece, as mold can form in the crevasses of the print and printed plastic can degrade when in contact with water over prolonged use.
Below is the link to the dog feeder that we have that this fits in to.
https://www.amazon.com/Petmate-Replendish-Gravity-Microban-Dispenser/dp/B0057LAH6E/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=automatic+water+dispenser+for+dogs&qid=1661996951&sr=8-5
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial