Our collection of 3D-printable gear mechanisms would be incomplete without the model of a screw gear drive. Screw gears are regular helical gears mounted on non-parallel, non-intersecting shafts. They are also known as crossed helical gears.
The shape of this screw gear drive was inspired by the DNA molecule. In this particular model, there are three gears mounted at 45° to each other, but the shaft angle can be any number between 0 and 90°.
3D Printed Parts List:
| Qty | Filename | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | sg_base.stl | The base of the model to which the stand is attached. |
| 1 | sg_stand.stl | The two-spiral stand to which the gears are attached. |
| 1 | sg_bottom_gear.stl | Bottom 36-tooth gear. |
| 1 | sg_middle_gear.stl | Middle 30-tooth gear. |
| 1 | sg_top_gear.stl | Top 24-tooth gear. |
| 2 | sg_lower_axis.stl | The axis on which the bottom and middle gears are mounted. |
| 2 | sg_washer.stl | The washer that secures the bottom and middle gear on their axes. |
| 1 | sg_upper_axis.stl | The axis on which the top gear, stop tube and spinner are mounted. |
| 1 | sg_stoptube.stl | The stop tube mounted on the upper axis next to the top gear. |
| 1 | sg_spinner.stl | The finger spinner which sets the model in motion. |
| 1 | sg_bridge.stl | The bridge connecting the two spirals of the stand for security. |
For assembly instructions, and for other 3D-printable models and modeling tutorials, please visit http://www.otvinta.com.
Printer Brand:
MakerGear
Printer:
MakerGear M2
Rafts:
Yes
Supports:
Yes
Notes:
We strongly recommend printing the gears on a raft. The 2-spiral stand technically requires very little support, but considering its overhanging shape, we recommend adding manual support alongside the spirals.
