Hobbyist Lance Abernethy has created a working, 3D-printed circular saw that's noteworthy because it's only slightly bigger than your thumbnail. Abernethy used Onshape software to design the saw before printing it using an Ultimaker 2 3D printer.
Despite being incredibly tiny, the saw has all the components you expect to see in a typical, regular-sized circular saw such as a blade holder, a saw guard and the two halves that form the main housing for the contraption. The saw parts themselves have a shell thickness of 0.5 millimeters and a layer height of 21-40 microns.
Despite already impressive with this miniature circular saw, inventor Abernethy says he is now looking forward to creating a whole set of miniature power tools.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Miniature 3D Printing
- Exploring the potential of creating small, functional tools through 3D printing technology.
- Micro Power Tools
- Developing a range of miniaturized power tools for various applications.
- Onshape Design Software
- Utilizing advanced design software like Onshape for creating intricate models for 3D printing.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Manufacturing
- Integrating miniature 3D printing in the manufacturing industry to produce small functional tools.
- Diy/fabrication
- Catering to the DIY and fabrication sector with micro power tools for precise and detailed work.
- Software
- Providing advanced design software solutions, like Onshape, for industries involving 3D printing and prototyping.
