This is a work in progress, but it's tested pretty nicely so far.This style is called a "flag" hinge in the Misumi catalog. I wanted a lot of hinges for several enclosures, and felt that $5 a piece adds up quickly.I have a panel hinge plate to put a panel to the surface of extrusions. I have not tested the panel part yet, but I have built a set. The panel flag is meant to allow flush use of 3mm thick and 5mm thick panels. There's a lot of interesting options, and a couple ideas I want to explore yet.I allowed for 5mm hardware, and gave room for a flat washer to distribute pressure. Build it right, and it's going to be an durable, yet smoothly operating part.I build with 3 perimeters, 0.5mm perimeters (with 0.4mm or smaller nozzle)Scale up the part in slicer to fit other sizes. If it's no good, I can make other sizes if needed. I only use 20mm series right now.Now including solid model files from Geomagic Design (Cubify Design), both formerly Alibre. Also available in STEP format.
Technical
- The "2020 Hinge" is the part that goes to an extrusion.
- "2020 Hinge Panel" is offset for a 3mm or 5mm panel, depending which side you use.
- 5mm or 3/36" smooth rod, 40mm long. sand the ends to a slight taper.
- for 3/16", #9, #10 and #11 drills are handy. #11 for the friction fit side, #9 or #10 for the swinging part.
- For 5mm rod, 5mm and 5.1mm or so for friction fit and swinging, respectively.
- Drill bits that haven't been used on metal work best.
- Once the hole is sized just under the pin size, an arbor press helps, but gentle taps with a light hammer should be all that's needed.
- A 40mm long M5 screw will work too. Partially threaded is best. The pivoting hinge should be drilled out slightly for best movement.
- If a pivot pin is used, sand a bevel into the ends if there isn't one there. I cut them out of smooth rod stock.