Flat Hinges Generator
Customizable flat hinges that open to 360 degrees and print without supports
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About 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 it
- Print the author's small tolerance test
- Open Customize and set the hinge dimensions
- Generate and download
- Print in PETG, ABS or ASA
Good
- Opens a full 360 degrees
- Support-free printing
- Parameter table with tested example values
Not so good
- Fit depends on printer tolerance, so test first
- Needs a MakerWorld account
What you'll need to print it
Materials and parts that give the best results with Flat Hinges Generator.
PETG for functional and outdoor prints
PETG handles heat, sunlight and repeated flexing better than PLA, so Gridfinity bins in a hot garage or signs mounted outdoors keep their shape.
- Bambu Lab PETG BasicUpgraded formula that Bambu says matches PLA Basic for strength while staying impact-tough; low price per spool in multi-roll bundles.
- Polymaker PETGHigh-flow replacement for PolyLite PETG: strong, low-odour and quick to print.
- Overture High Speed PETGGood-value PETG in a large colour range for functional parts in bulk.
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