PARAMETRIC 90° Cross Support for Tubes

🛠️ Parametric Cross Support for Tubes (90° Clamp)

Do you need a solid and reliable solution to join two tubes or bars perpendicularly? This cross support is designed to ensure maximum stability in any structural project.

This is a fully parametric version, allowing you to adapt the model exactly to your needs by directly adjusting the dimensions of the tube and holes.

⚠️ ATTENTION ON PRINTING

I had to slightly change the shape of the model to allow for a clean print without the use of supports. If you want to print the round version, I strongly recommend using supports to avoid small imperfections or aesthetic defects.

I recommend arranging the parts this way:

✨ Total Customization

Thanks to the parametric design, you can customize the following aspects before printing:

• Tube Width/Diameter: Adjust the housing to perfectly fit tubes of any size.
• Hole Diameter: Set the size of the holes based on the screws you already have available.

✨ Main Features

• Orthogonal Connection: Locks two tubes at a perfect 90° angle.
• Compression Design: The central slit allows the clamp to tighten uniformly around the tubes when tightening the screws.
• Countersunk Seats: The holes include a countersink to accommodate screw heads, maintaining a clean and secure profile.
• Optimized Structure: One side features rounded corners to distribute mechanical stress, while the flat base facilitates adhesion to the print bed.

⚙️ Printing Tips

• Material: PETG or ASA/ABS recommended for their mechanical strength and durability.
• Walls: At least 4-6 walls to make the clamping points solid.
• Infill: 40% or higher for a robust structure.

🔩 Required Hardware

The support is compatible with:

1. 2 standard screws with nuts.
2. 2 self-tapping screws, usable for even faster mounting directly into the printed material.

💡 How to customize it

Use the provided parameters to enter the diameter of your tube and your screws. If you need a particular configuration, feel free to write in the comments!

Do you like the project? Upload a "Make" and let me know how you used it!