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I am woking on making solar panel mounts for the roof rack of my nissan xterra from TPU, since it can take a beating. Does any one have any experience with 3d-printed TPU threads? And how much stress before it can take before a bolt rips out? Also should i use teflon thread seal so the a bolt won't come loose?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

What was the failure mode? Did the glue holding them down fail, did the nut rip off the stud, leaving a stud glued to the boat, something else?

Failures are never fun, but they can still be a great learning opportunity.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

The pteg failed (sheered off near the "head" of the bolt/stud. The flat washer like heads were all still attached.

I had to replace the panel, and just went with SS screws right into the fiberglass. I also tape the leading edge during transport.

I'm guessing air got up under the front lip and just poof off it came. In my case these were fairly small which I'm sure didn't help my case.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

Thanks for the follow up, as well as the photo!