Living Hinges: Flexibility by Design 📦
Design Rules
For Flexible Filaments (TPU)
- Thickness: 0.4-0.8mm
- Can bend 180°+ repeatedly
For Rigid Filaments (PLA/PETG)
- Thickness: 0.2-0.4mm
- Works for single-bend applications
- May fatigue with repeated use
Patterns That Work
| Pattern | Best For |
|---|---|
| Single line | Light duty, boxes |
| Accordion | Heavy flex |
| Lattice | Medium flex |
Print Orientation
Critical: Print hinge line perpendicular to layer lines!