Re: 3d printers for microsocpy

Posted by Rusty Nicovich on
URL: http://confocal-microscopy-list.275.s1.nabble.com/3d-printers-for-microsocpy-tp7585214p7585231.html

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Sergey,

We haven't tried threaded chamber junctions.  It's an intriguing idea,
though.  I'm a little worried that the printing tolerances and surface
finish wouldn't be sufficient to provide a good seal, but at the same time
I did 3D print a cap for 15 mL conical vials for another project that was
water-tight.

Will certainly give it a shot when I get some free time.

Thanks,
Rusty

On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 9:56 AM, Sergey Tauger <[hidden email]> wrote:

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> Hello Rusty,
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> Did you try taper (conical) tread between top and bottom parts? It will
> allow get rid of
> magnets and probably silicon rubber. I saw teflon chambers with taper
> thread, made using
> CNC app 20 years ago, they still perform good enough.
>
> Best,
> Sergey
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