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Rigid Heddle 8dpi

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3D model size X 86.4 Γ— Y 4.6 Γ— Z 116 mm
Last update 2023-10-07 at 08:27
Publication date 2023-03-04 at 13:28
Design number 1097366
anssgarden

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I was considering a rigid heddle loom as my first loom when I got the idea of learning to weave. But ordering a rigid heddle from abroad will really be expensive. With a 3D printer, I can print as many plates I want depending on the weaving width I am aiming for. Printing four plates will give me about 12 inches of effective weaving width. I made each plate around 3 inches of weaving width so that it will not be so much of waste in case of printing failure or if the heddle is damaged, it will be easy and cheap to replace compared to replacing a bigger heddles.

Mounting hole: M3 bolt

Dimensions:
Slot height: 100mm
Slot width: 1.8mm

Eye height: 10mm
Eye width: 1.8mm

Blade width: 1.8mm

Top & Bottom height: 8mm

Total Dimensions:
Length: 86.4mm
Height: 116mm
Depth: 4.6mm

One plate is about 3 inches of weaving width. You can print as many as you want depending on the weaving width you are aiming for.

You need to provide a frame in which to mount the heddles. When I made my frame, I made the slot in which the heddle slides into about 10mm deep. This way, I am sure the warps will rest on the frame and not at the actual heddle.

3D printing settings

Printer: Ender 3 v2
Nozzle width: 0.4mm
Filament: eSun PLA+ , 1.75mm diameter

Temperature:
Nozzle: 195
Bed: 60
Flow:95

Print speed: 50mm
Initial print speed: 10mm
Retraction distance: 6mm

Support:
Skirt only, 20mm distance, 3 lines. (This provided me enough time to adjust the bed. If you are having problems with elephant foot, you can try lowering your the bed by turning the knob no more than a quarter turn. Do not use raft or brim. It will be a pain to remove, and you will waste lots of time making the edges smooth so the yarns will not snag. I avoided using glue because it might make it difficult to remove and I might damage the heddle in the process.

Line width: 0.4mm
Layer height: 0.2mm
Wall line count: 3
Top/Bottom thickness: 0.8mm
Top/Bottom layers: 4
Fill gaps between wall: Nowhere (I want to make sure that the nozzle move in smooth straight motion as much as possible without unnecessary movements so the print will be fast and clean.
Hole horizontal expansion: 0.2mm

Z Seam alignment: Sharpest corner
Seam corner preference: Smart hiding
In-fill: 20

Printing time: 4hrs 31min
Weight: 25grams

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