penguin swivel vise
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The Penguin-Swivel Multi-Vise is a modular desk-mounted clamping system designed specifically for 3D printing.
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Core Features
Table C-Clamp Base: Secures the tool tightly to desk edges up to 35mm thick using a heavy-duty vertical threaded bolt.
Penguin-Driven 360∘360∘ Swivel: The main vise rests on a central track with an integrated outer ring gear.Rotating the side-mounted Top Hat Penguin knob engages a spur gear, swiveling the entire upper assembly smoothly across 360∘360∘.
Lead-Screw Object Clamp: A central trapezoidal screw drives parallel sliding jaws along twin guide rails for clamping small hardware, parts, or tools.
Modular Phone Clamp: A specialized accessory bracket that slots directly into the top jaw, featuring side grip rails to hold smartphones vertically or horizontally.
How to 3D Print the Multi-Vise
Follow this step-by-step printing protocol to ensure all mechanical threads, gears, and structural joints print cleanly without requiring post-processing or filing.
1
Configure Print Orientation
Bed placement strategy
Lay the main vise body flat on its side so the internal guide rails print horizontally. Print the lead screw and table clamp bolt standing vertically with a 5mm brim for stability. Orient the Top Hat Penguin upright on its gear base.
2
Set Slicer Perimeters & Infill
Strength optimization
Set wall perimeters to 4 or 5 lines (minimum 1.6mm wall thickness). Use 25%–30% Gyroid or Cubic infill to give the gear teeth and clamping jaws high mechanical strength under load.
3
Apply Support & Tolerance Settings
Slicer configuration
Enable Organic/Tree supports exclusively under the overhangs and phone bracket slots. Ensure your slice preview verifies zero support generation inside the internal lead screw threads.
4
Assemble Moving Joints
Post-print setup
Remove support structures. Snap the Penguin gear knob onto its side anchor pin, press-fit the vise body onto the central base track, and thread the main lead screw into the sliding jaw until smooth motion is achieved. Verification: Rotating the penguin by hand should smoothly turn the main vise body 360∘ without skipping teeth or jamming.