About this 3D model
Challenge Have you ever needed a thin plate larger than your build plate ? How do you join two or more thin tiles together without using glue or bulky connectors? The answer is the ZIPPER JOINT. Download this model if you want to find the optimal zipper draft angle for your filament and layer thickness. This is the testing protocol I performed. Please share your results. So far, this technique has been used to create: Large Drawer Organizer: https://makerworld.com/en/models/147239#profileId-160658 Infinity Interlocking Tiles System: https://makerworld.com/en/models/160766#profileId-176445 Completely unrelated: The Vertical Decor Collection: Slender Striped Vase: https://makerworld.com/en/models/91147#profileId-97491 Fat Striped Vase: https://makerworld.com/en/models/91133#profileId-97479 Candleholder Tall: https://makerworld.com/en/models/91168#profileId-97509 Candleholder Short: https://makerworld.com/en/models/91158#profileId-97497 Candleholder Double: https://makerworld.com/en/models/91181#profileId-97517 Tissue Box Holder with Bottom Lid (Scotties): https://makerworld.com/en/models/73097#profileId-77641 Tissue Box Holder without Bottom Lid (Scotties): https://makerworld.com/en/models/73057#profileId-77633 Tissue Box Holder without Bottom Lid (Kirkland): https://makerworld.com/en/models/67057#profileId-70913 Weightless Spheres: https://makerworld.com/en/models/99069#profileId-105629 Weightless Teardrop Vase: https://makerworld.com/en/models/106259#profileId-113422 Downhill Skier Skier Door Frame Topper: https://makerworld.com/en/models/106214#profileId-113390 Tail-grabbing Skier Door Frame Topper: https://makerworld.com/en/models/126631#profileId-136909 Climber Door Frame: https://makerworld.com/en/models/138127#profileId-150395 Also: Ringosaurus bigger and deeper: https://makerworld.com/en/models/57828#profileId-59525 Unlocked Level Cake Topper: https://makerworld.com/en/models/104796#profileId-111855 Biggest Gift Box: https://makerworld.com/en/models/84040#profileId-89836 Large Copter Propeller: https://makerworld.com/en/models/64664#profileId-67877