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Hello, I’m putting this topic in the right place.

To create two parts articulated by an axis that’s fixed on one of the parts, what should be done? Is it possible to print both parts in the same file that will remain timeless? Which printing technology should be used? What allowance should be left to allow one part to pivot around the other, and is it possible with nylon 12?

Thank you.

Solved by Nikolaus Mroncz
Yes, you can print it in one part. The gap should be 0.5mm. SLS or MJF in Nylon is fine
    • Hello, I’m putting this topic in the right place.

      To create two parts articulated by an axis that’s fixed on one of the parts, what should be done? Is it possible to print both parts in the same file that will remain timeless? Which printing technology should be used? What allowance should be left to allow one part to pivot around the other, and is it possible with nylon 12?

      Thank you.

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      Yes, you can print it in one part. The gap should be 0.5mm. SLS or MJF in Nylon is fine

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    • Xometry Engineer

      This is a screenshot of Xometry Pro, where you can find nice design tips for every Tech

      Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D Printing

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    • Thank you for the advice. I’m having trouble finding it on the site. I didn’t even know that we could get this kind of information.

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        Pulido Christophe

        You can find the article Nikolaus is referencing here (listing it in different languages, maybe it will be useful for other users as well):

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    • Excellent. Thank you very much for your accuracy and speed.

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