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Butterfly spreading board

Set insect specimens for display

Set butterflies and moths for a collection: the insect's body sits in the central channel while the wings are pinned flat on foam strips either side until they dry.

Size
220 × 150 × 32 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Walls
2.4 mm
Volume
94.2 cm³
Est. weight (PLA)
117 g
Parts to print
1
Made by
Krypto
Built in
16 steps

What’s in it

  • Rectangular, 220 × 150 × 32 mm, with 2.4 mm walls
  • 2 dividers

How to print it

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

Filament: at most about 117 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $2.34 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.

To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (every part on one plate).

Questions

What size is the butterfly spreading board model?

The butterfly spreading board model measures 220 × 150 × 32 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 117 g of PLA (94.2 cm³ printed solid), roughly $2.34 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

Can I change it?

Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.

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