Ear Saver (surgical mask tension release band)
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This design was to maximize the FDM printing style for strength and flexibility from the annealed plastic. Low material usage combined with a thicker layerheight helped increase flexibility but maintain elastic strength. The slight bend also increase surface area contact to the head and allows for minor elasticity in the plastic. Recommended Printing Nozzle Size: 0.5mm Layer height: 0.4mm PLA+ or PLA Pro

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mfongUNLV
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Ear Saver (surgical mask tension release band)

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learning

License

CC-BY

Published

9/14/2026

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