Christmas Tree Mold
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Description
This mold facilitates the upcycling of 3D printing waste (PLA) into a charming miniature Christmas tree, accommodating 21g of PLA per cycle. PETG-CF is the recommended printing material for the mold. (However, those experienced with ASA and ABS printing will find these materials equally suitable, exhibiting minimal thermal distortion during operation.)
Tools Required:
- Oven
- 3M respirator
- Silicone baking mat
- Two G-clamps
- One M3 screw (utilized as an ejection pin)
- Flathead screwdriver
- Hammer
Manufacturing Procedure:
- Preheat the oven to 210°C and melt 21g of PLA for approximately 10 minutes.
- Securely clamp the mold using the G-clamps.
Introduce the molten plastic into the mold and insert the piston. Apply firm pressure (or depress the piston with your foot) for 20 seconds, allow to rest for one minute, and then repeat the firm pressure for an additional 20 seconds. This two-stage pressure application mitigates defects arising from material shrinkage.

Defects caused by material shrinkage can be avoided by applying pressure in two stages./因材料收缩产生的缺陷,通过分两次施加压力可以避免这种情况的发生。 - After approximately 5 minutes, utilize a flathead screwdriver to open the mold and employ the M3 screw as an ejection pin to release the component.
- Remove any excess material and refine the edges using sandpaper.
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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