How to Design a 3D Printed Vacuum Gripper | Markforged Reinforced

How do you design a custom 3D printed part that incorporates off-the-shelf components? In this episode of Reinforced, Product Engineer Jeff Peterson walks us through the CAD and slicing process step-by-step in order to create a strong, custom vacuum gripper for the factory floor. Here, you'll learn important design considerations such as how to create internal chambers to maintain strong air suction, how to design features to be compatible with off-the-shelf hardware, and how to use support overrides to your advantage. By the end of this video, you'll be able to design a 3D printed part that's reliable and ready to be installed. So let's get started! CHAPTERS 0:00:00 Opening Title 0:00:29 So What's a Vacuum Gripper? 0:01:13 3D Printing Applications 0:02:06 Check Out This Example Part 0:02:35 Jumping into CAD 0:04:27 Adding Base Sketches 0:06:25 Designing Internal Overhang Angles 0:07:35 Building 3D Printed Part Geometry 0:09:41 Using the Sweep Function 0:11:21 Creating an Internal Vacuum Chamber 0:14:00 Chamfers and Fillets 0:14:44 Adding EOAT Mounting Points 0:18:00 Importing Features for Heat Set Inserts 0:19:42 Finished CAD Design 0:20:00 Slicing our Part in Eiger 0:24:29 Let's Recap!