3D Printed CNC Collet Holder - Measuring, Fusion 360, and 3D Printing

I needed something to hold all my collets and collet nuts as they were rolling around in a drawer, so I grabbed my callipers and hopped into Fusion!

Supplies

Bambu X1C 3d printer with AMS and royal blue PLA matte filament (also from Bambu).

Stepcraft OZ/401E collets and collet nuts from Stepcraft.

Step 1: Measuring

Having decided that my drawer was a bit of a travesty, I decided to whip out the callipers and measure the nuts and collets. I forgot to photograph this step (whoops), but I measured the maximum diameter of the collets (which was consistent) and the dimensions of the hexagonal part of the collet nuts.

I decided to have the collets sit by making the diameter of the holes in the holder slightly smaller than the maximum diameter of the collets, and have the collet nuts sit by making the diameter of the holes slightly smaller than the maximum diameter of the nuts as well.

Step 2: Design - Outer Shape

I decided to have the collets sit by making the diameter of the holes in the holder slightly smaller than the maximum diameter of the collets, and have the collet nuts sit by making the diameter of the holes slightly smaller than the maximum diameter of the nuts as well.

I started with a large hexagonal shape, adding fillets for *aesthetic* reasons.

Step 3: Design - Holes/features

Having added the collet holes and collet nut spaces as mentioned before, I trimmed the outer portions of the base shape to make the design more compact. Then, it was ready for printing!