Guidelines
This page includes the clearances you need when printing with ABS, they have been tested for shrinkage and turn out to be the best “general” settings for everyone to print without any clearance issues.
M3 Hardware
Type
Fit
Hole
Counterbore
Depth
DIN918
Loose
3.3mm
6mm
N/A
DIN918
Tight
3.2mm
5.8mm
N/A
DIN934 (nut)
Loose
5.8mm
N/A
2.6mm
DIN934 (nut)
Tight
5.7mm
N/A
2.6mm
M5 Hardware
Type
Fit
Hole
Counterbore
Depth
DIN918
Loose
5.3mm
9mm
N/A
DIN918
Tight
5.2mm
8.8mm
N/A
DIN934 (nut)
Loose
8.3mm
N/A
4.2mm
DIN934 (nut)
Tight
8.2mm
N/A
4.2mm
Heatset Inserts
Type
Size
Hole
Counterbore
Depth
Heat set threaded inserts
M3 X D5.0 X L4.0
4.7mm
N/A
4.1mm
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