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Threads printing successfully, but not fitting successfully (Makerbot Z18)
Hey - could really do with some help 3D printing threadsThe print quality seems to be pretty good, but when I go to screw the parts together, I get large levels of resistance once the bolt reaches the other end of the nut, and then it won't go in any further. Please see pictures and details below:
- Printer: Makerbot Z18
- Extruder: Makerbot Smart Extruder
- Slicer: Makerbot Slicer
- Filament: Makerbot standard PLA
- Source: Threads generate from Fusion 360 and exported as STL
- Thread: M20 x2.5 6g
- Both the bolt and the nut were printed vertically
I even increased the tolerance by offsetting the faces on the threaded bolt by 0.2mm. I realise I could buy an M20 tap and die, but am I right in thinking I shouldn't be having an issue with this printer/thread size. Any help would be greatly appreciated... I'm lost and confused!