What is Flat Hinges Generator?
ZiMADE's Flat Hinges Generator makes low-profile hinges for boxes, lids, cases and other builds, sized to your project in MakerWorld's customizer. Every hinge it creates can swing a full 360 degrees, and the same hinge design is used in the author's other customizable models, such as a toothbrush travel case.
The model page includes a table of parameters with the values used for the example print profiles, which makes it easier to see what each setting changes. Hinges print without supports or a brim. Because the fit depends on your printer, the author recommends running a quick 2 g tolerance test first and suggests PETG, ABS or ASA for durable hinges, or a fibre-filled filament such as PETG-CF for heavy use.
It has about 2,650 likes and is free with a MakerWorld account. It suits anyone adding a hinge to a custom build who does not want to model one. The same author also offers flush and other hinge variants.
What you can make
- Flat hinges
- Lid and door hinges
How to use Flat Hinges Generator
- Print the author's small tolerance test
- Open Customize and set the hinge dimensions
- Generate and download
- Print in PETG, ABS or ASA
What you'll need to print it
Filament and parts that suit what you make with Flat Hinges Generator.
PETG
- Bambu Lab PETG Basic (affiliate link) Amazon
- Polymaker PETG (affiliate link) Polymaker EU: 3DJake (affiliate link)
Code gives 15% off your first order at Polymaker.
M3 heat-set inserts
M3 screws
Also handy
Digital calipers
Filament dryers and dry boxes
- SUNLU FilaDryer S4 (affiliate link) Amazon
- Polymaker PolyDryer (affiliate link) Polymaker
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Flat Hinges Generator pros
- Opens a full 360 degrees
- Support-free printing
- Parameter table with tested example values
Flat Hinges Generator cons
- Fit depends on printer tolerance, so test first
- Needs a MakerWorld account
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