3D Printed Panerai Caseback Tool

[stxtf]

I had a particularity stubborn Noob PAM 111 caseback to remove, was sick of the balled tape, so I figured instead of buying a tool off eBay, why not just model and print one. The result works perfectly and I thought I'd share.

So if you own or have access to a 3D printer (most public libraries have them), I linked the STL file I made and you can print out your own caseback tool. It takes about 20-30 minutes depending on the printer.

http://s000.tinyupload.com/?file_id=96584425798662355457

 

[Juraj_G]

Well, that is a THING!!! Just great idea, like it [emoji106][emoji1319]


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[SuperLory]

Fantastic!

sent, me thinks

 

[nycrounders]

Brilliant


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[mysterio]

That's a great effort. Once 3D printing can be done in metal commercially, you can use that to tighten as well.

 

[kevin.123]

How tight can you close it back with it?

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[stxtf]

How tight can you close it back with it?

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I was able to tourque it very tightly. It managed to get a caseback open where the tape ball, rubber ball, and a universal caseback opener all failed.

 

[psychoyam]

[MENTION=37169]stxtf[/MENTION] - dude, mind blown!! This for sure is a breakthrough, not just for case openers, but who knows what other tools or parts could be made!

Strength should not be an issue, since most plastics have very high tensile strength with some over 10,000 psi.

But yes, this is an eye opener (and a case back opener!) in regards of possible uses.

Kudos for the effort!

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[kevin.123]

I was able to tourque it very tightly. It managed to get a caseback open where the tape ball, rubber ball, and a universal caseback opener all failed.

That's great!
And good for anyone looking for get one for themselves.

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[mysterio]

@stxtf - dude, mind blown!! This for sure is a breakthrough, not just for case openers, but who knows what other tools or parts could be made!

Strength should not be an issue, since most plastics have very high tensile strength with some over 10,000 psi.

But yes, this is an eye opener (and a case back opener!) in regards of possible uses.

Kudos for the effort!

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You probably missed the article where one dude 3D printed a working tourbillon movement.
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a...uring-christoph-laimers-3d-printed-tourbillon

 

[aflop]

[MENTION=37169]stxtf[/MENTION] amazing work buddy.
Would be perfect if you could model a 47mm one just to finish the collection off lol.

Great work man. Rep points for sure

 

[stxtf]

Thanks, yes I don't have a 47mm PAM anymore but it'd be an easy matter of simply scaling up the model by the proper ratio. If anyone wants to measure the caseback width of one (flat edge to flat edge) I can attach a new model

 

[stxtf]

@stxtf - dude, mind blown!! This for sure is a breakthrough, not just for case openers, but who knows what other tools or parts could be made!

Strength should not be an issue, since most plastics have very high tensile strength with some over 10,000 psi.

But yes, this is an eye opener (and a case back opener!) in regards of possible uses.

Kudos for the effort!

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Yep, PLA filament while brittle is still strong, and ABS filament is even stronger. I plan on modeling some AP screwdrivers next. Sick of fighting with the bezel nuts, lug nuts, and dremel tools which are terrible for precision work.

 

[Etron]

Cool idea!
Back of PAM389

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[ALE7575]

This is a nice idea and an interesting process
Congrats for the result

It deserves to be included in the Tutorial threads by [MENTION=64001]kilowattore[/MENTION]

Rep points added
Thanks for sharing it

ALE

 

[kilowattore]

Great effort and clever result!
Thanks for sharing the files, I'll link this thread in my tutorials list so anyone in need will be able to download them.

 

[stxtf]

389 caseback remover 3D print file below:

http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=69326686575588688482

 

[SuperLory]

Yep, PLA filament while brittle is still strong, and ABS filament is even stronger. I plan on modeling some AP screwdrivers next. Sick of fighting with the bezel nuts, lug nuts, and dremel tools which are terrible for precision work.

you'd deserve a statue in every major landmark on earth

 

[trailboss99]

Very very cool sir!
[MENTION=35350]ALE7575[/MENTION] make sure those files go somewhere they won't get lost!

 

[Etron]

And even less chance of scratching than the aluminum tools. Well done sir!

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