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Funicular Frame

Find arch and vault shapes with hanging chains

A table for finding arches the way Gaudi did. Print it, turn it over so the perforated deck is on top, hang lengths of ball chain between the holes and set a mirror underneath: every sagging chain is a perfect arch in tension, and the mirror shows it standing upright as a vault in compression.

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Size: 200 × 200 × 160 mm
Shape: Rectangular
Walls: 5.0 mm
Volume: 165 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 205 g
Parts to print: 1
Category: Science & education
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 15 steps

What’s in it

Rectangular, 200 × 200 × 160 mm, with 5.0 mm walls
1 patterned wall panel (cut-out)

How to print it

Deck on the bed. Print it as shown, then turn it over so the floor becomes the top. Needs ball chain and a mirror tile.

Print floor-down as shown, then turn it over to use it.

Filament: at most about 205 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $4.10 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 funicular Frame model?

The funicular Frame model measures 200 × 200 × 160 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

Usually not. Deck on the bed. Print it as shown, then turn it over so the floor becomes the top. Needs ball chain and a mirror tile. Print floor-down as shown, then turn it over to use it.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 205 g of PLA (165 cm³ printed solid), roughly $4.10 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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Make it fit your space

Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the funicular Frame model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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