Chain Generator
A chain that prints fully linked, without supports
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About this generator
A real chain from a flat print bed, with nothing to assemble. Good for costumes, props, key rings, plant hangers for light pots, and fidgeting.
How to use
- Set the number of links and their size.
- Print it flat, as shown.
- Lift it off and flex each link once.
Printing tips
- No supports: the raised bars are short bridges. Turn bridging fan to full.
- 0.2 mm layers or finer. A clean first layer keeps the links from sticking together.
- The chain prints in a straight line: links times link length must fit your bed. Print several strands and join them with a key ring for longer chains.
- Printed chain is for decoration and light loads, not for lifting or towing.
Helpful guides
Frequently asked questions
How strong is it?
Each bar is a few millimetres of plastic. It holds keys or a small plant pot, not a person or a vehicle.
Why are the links square?
Square bars print as clean bridges and sit flat on the bed, which is what lets the chain print without supports.
