End Plug Generator

End Plug Generator

Update - V1.2.1 released - added taper option

Update - V1.2 released - improved rib profile, variable end thickness

Update - V1.2-nolimits version with limits for sizes removed - this may generate bad data! use at your own risk!

As a partner to the popular End Cap Generator, I present the End Plug Generator.

This easy-to-use parametrizable model will automatically generate End Plugs for pipes and tubes.

Create circular, elliptical, square and rectangular end plugs of all sizes.

Easy to use

- Select “Customize” - Select the shape of plug - Measure the Outside dimension(s) of the tube/pipe

- Input the tube/pipe dimensions - A → primary external measurement (mm) - B → secondary external measurement (mm) (for elliptical or rectangular shapes) - Measure the wall thickness of the tube/pipe

- Input tw, the tube wall thickness (mm) - Set the plug wall thickness (mm) - Select the end thickness (V1.2 only) - Set the plug length (mm) - Check the “ribs” box if you want ribs to be generated (V1.2 only) - Select the rib type (none, smooth, sharp) (V1.2 only) - Check the “slots” box to create slots in the plug - makes fitting easier. - Set the Taper option to slightly taper the plug out at the end to provide a tighter grip on the tube (V1.2.1) - Select Generate - Download 3MF and print

Notes

- The dimensions are for the external pipe/tube. Just measure the outer dimension of the pipe/tube that the is to be plugged. - The tube/pipe wall thickness (tw) is used to work out the plug size and head size - this needs to be correct! - The secondary dimension is not used for the circular or square shape - V1.2 allows changing of the end thickness. -Thicker ends are useful for applications like chair tips. Defaults can be tuned in the Advanced section. - V1.2 has improved rib profile to enhance plug strength - V1.2 allows the selection of smooth or sharp ribs. This has the most effect on larger plugs - V1.2.1 allows you to taper the plug to provide a tighter fit in the tube - use the Advanced setting to change the taper angle - If you want to print multiple caps use the “clone” option or “fill plate” in Bambu Studio - If you want to have an angled base please use my Chair Tip Generator

See my other “useful generators”…

- End Cap Generator - Hole Plug Generator - Button Generator - End Plug Generator - Chair Tip Generator

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