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End caps add a small amount of length to each end of square tube frame. This can be useful when accounting for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saw#Terminology kerf] of a saw used to cut frame to size. Allowing capped frames to reach exact length despite the removal of some material with each cut. | |||
End caps can contain useful information such as plastic type for recycling, color coding of frame length for easy identification, and branding or logos. | |||
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2047317 End Cap for 1.5" 0.125" Square Tube] - [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1720245 End Cap generator] | |||
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Revision as of 12:02, 16 June 2021
Introduction
End caps fill the ends of frames, and round over sharp edges.
Challenges
Caps sometimes slip out from the ends of tubes in projects which experience a lot of forceful motion or vibration.
Approaches
End caps add a small amount of length to each end of square tube frame. This can be useful when accounting for the kerf of a saw used to cut frame to size. Allowing capped frames to reach exact length despite the removal of some material with each cut.
End caps can contain useful information such as plastic type for recycling, color coding of frame length for easy identification, and branding or logos.
