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[[Category:Parts]]
[[Category:Structure parts]]
=Introduction=
Washers can serve to spread force, decrease wear, increase service life of parts, reduce friction, shim parts, and more.
=Challenges=
=Challenges=
Washers can serve to spread force, decrease wear, increase service life of parts, reduce friction, shim parts, and more.  But are available in a bewildering variety of sizes, shapes, thicknesses, and materials.
Washers are available in a bewildering variety of sizes, features, thicknesses, and materials.


=Approaches=
=Approaches=
A reduced selection of sizes, features, thicknesses, and materials allows for easier satisfaction of minimum order quantities.  A curated set also reduces ordering, stocking, and handling.
=Parts=
==8mm frame==
==8mm frame==
M3 washer
M3 washer
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==100mm frame==
==100mm frame==
M25 washer
M25 washer
=Parts=


=References=
=References=
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:193647 NUT JOB | Nut, Bolt, Washer and Threaded Rod Factory], [https://www.thingiverse.com/apps/customizer/run?thing_id=193647 Customizer]
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:193647 NUT JOB | Nut, Bolt, Washer and Threaded Rod Factory], [https://www.thingiverse.com/apps/customizer/run?thing_id=193647 Customizer]
[[Category: Parts]]

Latest revision as of 09:13, 23 September 2021

Part: Washers
Designers: Timothy Schmidt
Tools: Metal lathes, 3D printers

Introduction

Washers can serve to spread force, decrease wear, increase service life of parts, reduce friction, shim parts, and more.

Challenges

Washers are available in a bewildering variety of sizes, features, thicknesses, and materials.

Approaches

A reduced selection of sizes, features, thicknesses, and materials allows for easier satisfaction of minimum order quantities. A curated set also reduces ordering, stocking, and handling.

Parts

8mm frame

M3 washer

38.1mm frame

M8 washer

40mm frame

M12 washer

100mm frame

M25 washer

References