3DPrinting @lemmy.world Linsensuppe @feddit.org 2mo ago

How to mount a 3d print to a motor axis?

I want to mount a printed part to a standard 2mm motor axis which doesn't have any dents or profile. Its just round. If I print at exactly 2mm, it fits for the first few times until it gets too lose and the spinning part sometimes falls off.

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2mm is obviously too small for a grub screw. You're going to need a brass adapter or glue. Either way, it's probably not coming off (easily) when it's on there.
Sand a flat to create a D profile and then use a shaft collar and set screw
Clamp it.
Instead of making the hole the exact size, make a small gap so you can use a screw and nut to clamp it down on the peg
- But doesn’t that create an offset weight? My part will probably spin at several thousand RPM.
  
  What is the plastic of your choice?
  
  PLA, PETG, ... behave like a very slowly flowing liquid as such the print will deform/expand (creep).
That you're looking for is called a flange mount. If you search your favorite search engine with "2mm flange mount" you'll find some results. I do wonder how much torque you'll be able to transfer, but given the shaft size I suspect you're not looking at big loads.
Rough sand the axis and add glue

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