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Compliant mechanisms are marvels of modern manufacturing. Complex, moving parts, but made from a single piece with calculated deformation. In this video, I showcase an array of 3D printed compliant mechanisms, and outline some valuable tips for designing and printing your own.

Thanks to my patron Geoff for requesting this video.

0:00 Introduction

0:44 What is a compliant mechanism?
Mechanism wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechani...)
Compliant mechanism wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complia...

2:10 Popular examples of compliant mechanisms
Bendy parts video:    • Make your parts bendy with this desig...  
Veritasium video:    • Why Machines That Bend Are Better  
RClifeon video:    • 3D Printed Vectoring Mechanism  
Mark Rober video:    • World’s Smallest Nerf Gun Shoots an Ant  
BYU CMR website: https://www.compliantmechanisms.byu.edu

3:54 Examining 3D printed compliant mechanisms
Nerf blaster on Printables by BYU CMR:: https://www.printables.com/model/5405...
Fully Compliant pliers by BYU CMR: https://www.printables.com/model/5259...
Origami flasher by BYU CMR: https://www.printables.com/model/5359...
Bistable compliant switch: https://www.printables.com/model/5810...
SPIRAL SPRING 23 by SL_ST: https://www.printables.com/model/2552...
My fractal vise: https://www.printables.com/model/1801...
Flexure fractal vise jaws V6 by BubsBuilds: https://www.printables.com/model/7025...
My bendy panels: https://www.printables.com/model/5561...

7:01 What filament is best for compliant mechanisms?

10:08 Design and print tips

16:04 Conclusion

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