3D Printed Bearings

Basics

• This page goes over various 3D Printed Bearings (or at least Mostly 3D Printed)
• It also organizes links to OSE's efforts in this area
• The Open Source Motorized Display Turntable will almost require this

Concept

• Start with 3D printed housings, and just add the balls.
• Flexible way to produce bearings of any size and shape.

Available Designs

1. Fusion 360, not compatible with FreeCAD unless someone exports STLs.

1. Airsoft bb 6 mm version - [1] - - print in place, drop balls in. How do they not fall out?
2. 608 bearing - [2]

3D Printed Bearing Generator

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIhCPl8eb7s

Sourcing

• 4.5 mm steel bbs - [3]
• 6 mm [steel bearings - $100 for 10,000 - [4]

Internal Links

Round

• Ball Bearings
• Bearing Balls
• Bearings
• Bearings 101
• Bearing Maintenance
• Bearing Part Library
• Bearing Selection

Linear

• 3D Printed Linear Bearing
• 3D Printed Linear Bushing