DESIGN YOUR FIRST 3D PRINTED CAR PART TODAY
Designing your first car part from a blank screen can be tough.
So we created a spark plug wire holder design you can quickly modify that will help you learn the basics of automotive CAD design. ⤵️
✅ Circular style clip to hold spark plug wires neatly in place
✅ Stronger, cleaner design than stock clips
✅ Editable file so you can customize it
⬇️ Grab the editable Shapr3D CAD file here
⬇️ OR Download the Printable STL model here
START SIMPLE
The best way to get started is with a very basic design. We picked a spark plug wire separator clip you can modify for your project car in just a few simple steps.
1. DOWNLOAD SHAPR3D
Designing your first car part doesn’t need to be complicated. Which is why you should download [Shapr3d here].
Shapr3d is by far one of the easiest and most powerful CAD software programs we’ve tried.
It even works with an iPAD and Apple pencil, but you can also download a desktop version too.
2. IMPORT THE FREE SHAPR3D FILE
The design has already been created, so all you have to do is download and import the design [grab here] into Shapr3d with the import feature.
3. MEASURE YOUR PART
Grab a measuring tool like a caliper or ruler and start taking measurements of your spark plug wire clip.
4. MODIFY THE SIZE
Use the history tool in shapr3d on the right hand menu to modify the sketch size. You can adjust the length, width, or diameter of the circles.
If you want the spark plug wire holder to be thicker, you can also modify the height or by clicking the Extrusion in the history panel.
You can also modify the fillets to provide a tigher fit.
5. EXPORT AND PRINT THE DESIGN
Use the Shapr3d export feature to export the design to an STL file and add it to your 3d printing software to print.
💡 Note: The free version of Shapr3d exports in lower resolution. If the shape isn’t smooth enough, give the Shapr3d trial version a try.
Need a 3d printer?
Use our [3d Printer and Filament selector here] to pick the best setup based on the part, budget, and size.
You can also send your part to a print on demand service like PCBway.com if you don’t have a 3d printer.
7. TEST FIT THE DESIGN
Here’s our first print. Let’s check the fitment:
It fits perfect :)
If the size is slightly off you can go back to Shapr3D and adjust the scale using the history function.
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