Summary

90 degree connector to hold IEC 309 plug socket (for industrial power cables).

Printed and tested in a hospital in Nepal, where it is currently in use on a unit supplying power to the dental surgery tent.

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Up!

                                            <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>                     <div><p>Up Plus2</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>                     <div><p>Yes</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>                     <div><p>Yes</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>                     <div><p>0.1-0.2</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>                     <div><p>50-100%</p></div></p>                                                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>                    </p><div><p>Print in the orientation shown, as this avoids too much support material on the functional part of the connector. </p><p>A fine resolution helps with ensuring the functional part of the connector is accurate. Use greater infill for higher strength. </p><p>Print in ABS. </p></div>

How I Designed This

Measured up the original broken part by hand. 3D printed prototypes on a high speed/low resolution to check the fit of the connection.

IEC 309 Connector

IEC 309 Connector

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