CETME and HK flat bending jig
about
This is a printable bending jig for CETME and G3 receiver flats to both bend the flat evenly, and keep it properly shaped. It should work on all HK style flats, but I don't have any others on hand to test. The "Mandrel Filler" pieces should be installed once the flat is most of the way there. A complete rundown of how to use it can be found here: https://jeffstoybox.blogspot.com/2020/10/my-3d-printed-cetme-and-hk-g3-bending.html
FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS LAID OUT IN THE BLOG POST OR YOUR FLAT MAY END UP OUT OF SPEC.
*Edit: If you got the very first upload, the Jig Rear file was wrong. It was a copy of one of the mandrel pieces by mistake and it is now the correct file.
*Edit: I've also added one piece jig and mandrel files if you've got a really big printer. the internal tubes for the dowel rods are still there so if you don't want them to print you'll have to check Cura's "Union Overlapping Volumes" option.
*Edit: Based on a user review, I recommend printing the two piece version, even if you have a big printer. Having two pieces allows you to adjust for length in case the holes in your flat aren't exactly on, or your printer prints a little out of spec.
Printer brand:
Wanhao
Printer:
Wanhao Duplicator i3 V2
Rafts:
Supports:
Resolution:
Infill:
Filament brand:
Filament material:
PLA+
Notes:
It's printed in eSun PLA+, standing on end, .16 layer height, 8 walls, 15% Gyroid infill, .45mm line width(with .4 nozzle), 107% wall flow and 120% infill flow to "overstuff" the layers for better layer adhesion, a higher than normal 220°C and only 70% cooling fan, again for better layer adhesion. These are the basic setting for all my "strong" parts. Using these setting I get significantly stronger prints than the "standard" print settings, at the cost of a not quite as smooth surface finish.
The main pieces are made to use 1/2" hardwood dowels for alignment. It is best to clear the holes with a 1/2" drill bit first, and I didn't bother gluing the pieces together, it worked well enough as is. The end bolt holes are sized as 1/4" through holes on the mandrel and 1/4" threaded holes on the jig base. You may be able to force the threads in, but it would be best to tap them 1/4-20.
files
| File | Extension |
|---|---|
| Mandrel_Filler-print_4.STL | STL |
| CETME-G3_Mandrel_one_piece.STL | STL |
| CETME-G3_Mandrel_Rear.STL | STL |
| CETME-G3_Mandrel_Front.STL | STL |
| CETME-G3_Jig_one_piece.STL | STL |
| CETME-G3_Jig_front.STL | STL |
| CETME-G3_Jig_Rear.STL | STL |
versions
Version: 1.0.0 latest
Initial release
about
This is a printable bending jig for CETME and G3 receiver flats to both bend the flat evenly, and keep it properly shaped. It should work on all HK style flats, but I don't have any others on hand to test. The "Mandrel Filler" pieces should be installed once the flat is most of the way there. A complete rundown of how to use it can be found here: https://jeffstoybox.blogspot.com/2020/10/my-3d-printed-cetme-and-hk-g3-bending.html
FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS LAID OUT IN THE BLOG POST OR YOUR FLAT MAY END UP OUT OF SPEC.
*Edit: If you got the very first upload, the Jig Rear file was wrong. It was a copy of one of the mandrel pieces by mistake and it is now the correct file.
*Edit: I've also added one piece jig and mandrel files if you've got a really big printer. the internal tubes for the dowel rods are still there so if you don't want them to print you'll have to check Cura's "Union Overlapping Volumes" option.
*Edit: Based on a user review, I recommend printing the two piece version, even if you have a big printer. Having two pieces allows you to adjust for length in case the holes in your flat aren't exactly on, or your printer prints a little out of spec.
Printer brand:
Wanhao
Printer:
Wanhao Duplicator i3 V2
Rafts:
Supports:
Resolution:
Infill:
Filament brand:
Filament material:
PLA+
Notes:
It's printed in eSun PLA+, standing on end, .16 layer height, 8 walls, 15% Gyroid infill, .45mm line width(with .4 nozzle), 107% wall flow and 120% infill flow to "overstuff" the layers for better layer adhesion, a higher than normal 220°C and only 70% cooling fan, again for better layer adhesion. These are the basic setting for all my "strong" parts. Using these setting I get significantly stronger prints than the "standard" print settings, at the cost of a not quite as smooth surface finish.
The main pieces are made to use 1/2" hardwood dowels for alignment. It is best to clear the holes with a 1/2" drill bit first, and I didn't bother gluing the pieces together, it worked well enough as is. The end bolt holes are sized as 1/4" through holes on the mandrel and 1/4" threaded holes on the jig base. You may be able to force the threads in, but it would be best to tap them 1/4-20.
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Project Info
release date
Oct 4, 2020
artifact type
library category
fabrication method
fabrication tool
3D Printer
release country
United States
language
English
license
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
version hash
QmaQE9NJ2xk2KGUkJtw9fZWSNvM9SrwQvLzAj3SkC8Rcao
files
| File | Extension |
|---|---|
| Mandrel_Filler-print_4.STL | STL |
| CETME-G3_Mandrel_one_piece.STL | STL |
| CETME-G3_Mandrel_Rear.STL | STL |
| CETME-G3_Mandrel_Front.STL | STL |
| CETME-G3_Jig_one_piece.STL | STL |
| CETME-G3_Jig_front.STL | STL |
| CETME-G3_Jig_Rear.STL | STL |
versions
Version: 1.0.0 latest
Initial release
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