30mm Print-in-Place Hinged Box
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Description
A compact, support-free storage case designed to print as a single assembled unit. The clamshell design lies flat on the build plate, using internal conical pins to create a working 180-degree hinge straight off the printer.
- Dimensions: 30mm square footprint when closed; 20mm total height.
- Mechanism: Integrated conical barrel hinge with 0.4mm clearances.
- Closure: Friction-fit horizontal snap ridge on the front lip.
- Print Setup: Requires no supports. Best printed in PLA or PETG with standard 0.2mm layer heights.
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