Smooth Round Chain - Free 3D Print Model

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Jim Larsen

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A1 mini

50mm chain for large format printers

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8.5 h

1 plate

4.2(18)

25mm Chain for large format printers

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6.4 h

1 plate

3.9(17)

25mm Chain for A1 Mini

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4.3 h

1 plate

3.5(22)

50mm Chain for A1 Mini

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5.7 h

1 plate

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Description

This print requires a build plate with good adhesion. Make sure your plate is clean or use an adhesive.

Smooth round chain is printed in place with minimal supports. The chain links are printed in a near-vertical position with a raft so that there are no flat surfaces on any of the links. The smaller chain has 25mm links and the larger chain has 50mm links. Separate print profiles are provided for the A1 Mini and for larger printers. Larger printers will make a longer length of chain. A single connector link is included in each profile for those who want to connect multiple chains together, or if you want to make a closed loop of chain.

For best results, ensure that you are using a dry, high-quality filament and that you have taken appropriate steps to maintain good adhesion to the build plate. Failure to do so could result in a failed print. Build plate adhesion can be improved by washing the plate with soap and water, or washing the plate with alcohol, or by using a glue stick or a liquid glue on the build plate.

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Comment & Rating (92)

@jpp123

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25mm Chain for large format printers

Printed cleanly and supports were easy to remove. Elegoo PLA+ Rapid , smooth plate.

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@JimLarsen

Thanks. Love the GIF!

@user_2802533536

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50mm chain for large format printers

The connector link broke when trying to slide it over the next piece of chain. I printed it twice and the second time the connector link didn’t break, and I was able to connect to lengths of chain. I am using it to chain down my umbrella so that the brisk wind doesn’t blow it over.

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@JimLarsen

I would not trust it for any kind of real work. the plastic is not strong, and it it is PLA it will degrade quickly outdoors.

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@user_2936026127

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25mm Chain for A1 Mini

bed Adhesion issue when printing supports head is removing the pieces

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@JimLarsen

if you turn off the raft you may have better adhesion. it looks like is separated from the raft.

@TheJimReaper

( Not sure why but couldn't give a rating so here it is manually 5/5 stars ) Great chain, turned out perfect. Modelled a bracket for the wall to go with it. The only thing I would say is that the model is deceptive! Because the links are printed upright and so close together, the chain was longer than I expected it to be once I got it off the build plate. I know it can be cut to suit the size you want and I know you have the added link if you want to extend the chain you're printing, but maybe add the length of the chain to the description so people know? Just a thought?

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@PrintMaxing3D

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25mm Chain for A1 Mini

maybe I printed it too fast at 100% speed but it warped pretty bad. still fine for my uses though.

@loesch

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50mm chain for large format printers

perfeito

@Grumps

I attempted print 4 - 5 times with this model, switching between the 25mm and 50mm chains, as well as the regular and large footprint models. Every one of them failed when the print got about 3/4 of its height. The bed adhesion didn't fail on any of them - supports, brim were still connected to plate. But each time it'd turn to spaghetti at around 3/4 height. I'd tried with PLA changing nothing, PLA adding a ZHop, PLA with PETG for support interface - nothing helped. Using A1 printer with Bambu filament in AMS. What setting could I be missing?

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@JimLarsen

The most common problem with this model is caused by poor bed adhesion. The other issue that pops up is bad filament. Silk filaments in particular tend to break and cause this type of failure. So make sure you are not using a silk filament, and do everything you can to improve the adhesion. Don't be afraid to use a glue stick or some Bambu bed adhesive. That is where I would start.

@Grumps

Replying to @JimLarsen :

Thanks. I'm not using silk, and the adhesion has been good - or appears to have been good as the models have always been stuck to the plate. I'm assuming the nozzle is hitting it at some point and messing it up from there. IDK. If I try again I'll update with my progress.

@JimLarsen

Replying to @Grumps :

I have sometimes had collisions that I attribute to the models swelling from environmental variables. but I would think that the chain is too short for that to be an issue.

@AS_Style

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25mm Chain for large format printers

@Maker_Dad_5

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25mm Chain for A1 Mini

@mr_chibbs

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25mm Chain for large format printers

Tried a number of times, different cleanly washed plates, glue, adjustments, different filaments, could never get it to finish without it coming off the build plate. Might try again later.

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@JimLarsen

I agree this is a difficult print. I have had a few failures along the way too. This is the price you pay for getting the smooth round chain. I found silk filament failed the most. It is possible to add more support to the model. That would make it more likely to succeed, but more work in post processing.

@mr_chibbs

Replying to @JimLarsen :

For sure, going to try again with a different printer and more supports. I'll let you know how it goes.

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