Quick Swap Tool Holder for Graphtec

[JBurton]

Besides all that, we actually have a dedicated "Kiss" plotter and a "Perf" plotter - my favorite solution

Assuming you have a high enough throughput to not make this an even more tedious task!

For an actual time saver, someone would need to make a dzus style mount for the bracket. 1/4 turn to loosen, move bracket, 1/4 turn to tighten, profit! I'm kinda surprised they make them at this scale, I only ever see them used for fairly bulky fasteners that are hidden behind the panel and driven with an allen head, but that would add a tool into the mix. Anyway, dzus screws are the coolest!

DZUS® Tech Line, Press-in, 7.750 mm Fastened Stud Projection, 0.9 mm Min. Outer Panel, Bright Knob, Bulk Packaged

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[ikarasu]

We do roll to roll - print a full roll as kiss cut, roll it up.... Reload the roll and perf cut while someone stands there and pops them out.

For us, the thread on the bolt strips easy... We've replaced it a half dozen times... We started to just not use the plastic piece when perf cutting, this allows us to use the plastic piece still.


I mainly want to print a new knob that you can insert a hex into, then when the threads inevitably die, you can just use a new 5 cent bolt. It's next on my projects... I mainly did this to help op out, my workflow doesn't benefit from a quick swap.

 

[JBurton]

I mainly want to print a new knob that you can insert a hex into

Or like a thumb-nut instead? Then you could just use threadlock on the screw hole on the machine, install a little stud, and loosen the thumbnut as needed.

 

[dypinc]

Or like a thumb-nut instead? Then you could just use threadlock on the screw hole on the machine, install a little stud, and loosen the thumbnut as needed.

I was thinking about the same thing.

 

[Toasty!]

Hey everyone, I downloaded the file shared in this thread and printed it on my 3D printer, but it seems the scale is off (the parts came out way too large compared to the original) Has anyone else tried printing it and had the same issue? Any tips on what scaling or settings I should use to get the correct size?
I’m attaching a photo showing the printed part next to the original for reference.


Thanks!

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[ikarasu]

I'm not at home so I can't see mine -

They're not a 1-1 replica though, it's made thicker so it doesn't break,and with longer arms so they can be put in and out easy.

Have you tried them to see if they work?

 

[VizualVoice]

Hey everyone, I downloaded the file shared in this thread and printed it on my 3D printer, but it seems the scale is off (the parts came out way too large compared to the original) Has anyone else tried printing it and had the same issue? Any tips on what scaling or settings I should use to get the correct size?
I’m attaching a photo showing the printed part next to the original for reference.


Thanks!

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yeah your scale is definitely off. A little math should be able to figure out what percentage to scale it down to if you measure the factory one and your part.