Ratcheting Boot Strap Retainer (2019)
Ratcheting Boot Strap Retainer (2019)
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A passion project of mine after experiencing repeated failures of a strap retainer on a pair of dirt bike boots I own. After this part broke nearly every time I used the pair of boots, I decided to explore the idea of modeling the part using CAD software then having it professionally 3D printed. It was for this reason that I began to teach myself Fusion 360 and familiarize myself with CAD software. As the boot strap retainer would constantly fail in the same location, I began to remake the part using its existing dimensions before adding extra material and supports to strengthen the particularly weak area. To then have the part professionally 3D printed, I chose to have it manufactured using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) as the process would require no supports to keep the inner channel from collapsing during its print. I also chose to have the part manufactured out of nylon for its high tensile and shear strength as well as its UV and impact resistance.
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