PLA Iris Mechanism

PLA Iris Mechanism

Eight-blade iris aperture: slotted base ring plus a spiral-slot rotor ring.

  • MaterialPLA
  • Downloads65
  • Published2026-09-19
  • DifficultyAdvanced
  • DesignerFilamentLab Studio

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Model Description

Two precision rings that create a variable aperture. The base carries eight evenly spaced blade slots and the rotor carries matching spiral slots; assemble with M3 screws and thin printed blades. Print the rotor on its side for crisp slot edges.

Printing Parameters

Nozzle0.4 mm
Nozzle temperature210 °C
Bed temperature60 °C
Print speed60 mm/s
Layer height0.20 mm
Retraction1.0 mm @ 40 mm/s
Fan100 %
Drying45 °C / 4.0 h
SupportsNo supports needed

Standard PLA profile.

Model License

  • Model LicenseFree for Personal Use
  • Commercial UseNo
  • Remix AllowedYes
  • Attribution RequiredYes

Free to download and print for personal, non-commercial use. Attribution appreciated.

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