Date: June 28, 2024
Designer: Caleb Mueller
Objectives and Constraints
- Objective: Create a 3D printed sap collector that can accept a proprietary collection tube.
- Constraints: Must withstand being screwed into a tree and outdoor conditions.
Materials and Tools
- Software: Autodesk Fusion
- Materials: PLA and ABS filament
- Equipment: Voron Trident and Bambu X1C 3D printer
Phases of Development
I. Client Consultation
- Met with the client to determine the design criteria and properties of the sap collector. Measured the sap collection tube.
II. CAD Modelling and Prototyping
- The sap collector was modeled using Fusion. Prototypes were printed in PLA to test the fit of the collection tube.
III. Printing of Final Assembly
- A final sap collector was printed in ABS filament to withstand outdoor conditions.
Skills Developed
- Custom 3D printed screw holes
- Design to accept standard metal screws
- 3D prints for outdoor functional use
Support and Resources
Product Images
- Figure 1: Back view of 3D model