Corner Connector for 2020 profile
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Description
Heavy-Duty 2020 Aluminum Profile Connector – Printable, No Supports Needed
This is my custom-designed, heavy duty corner connector for 2020 aluminum extrusion profiles.This design wraps securely around all three profile ends. The geometry is optimized for 3D printing without supports. I've printed them in PETG (recommended) as well as PLA, and I expect ABS to work fine too.
Key Features:
- Form-fitting design
- Reinforced ribs for added strength
- Strength-optimized print orientation
- No supports required
- Easy to print – works even with larger nozzle diameters
Printing Tips:
- Orientation: Place the part on its flattened corner tip, as shown in the slicer screenshot.
This orientation minimizes the impact of 3D printing's anisotropic strength , avoiding loads along layer lines, reducing the risk of layer separation. - Layer height: A finer layer height (e.g. 0.16 mm or less) is recommended for the angled faces.
- Supports: Not required if printed in the correct orientation.
Hardware Used:
- I use M5x10 screws without washers.
- When using washers, I switch to M5x12 screws
License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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