<p>Each printer will have different "print in place" tolerances, but you can find such a model with which to determine the numbers you seek.</p>

<p>One such item is on <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2375342" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Thingiverse</a>:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/FFNBq.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/FFNBq.jpg" alt="tolerance test model"></a></p>

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2019-12-02T23:40:15.727Z
Thanks, I'll try one print to see what clearance I need.
Erik
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fred_dot_u
<p>I am using a Prusa printer to print parts for prototyping. The project I am currently working on needs parts to be able to slide against each other and they need to be printed together. A bit like these <a href="https://www.prusa3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/gear.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer">gears</a>, where the whole construction needs to be printed in one go and the gears need to be free to move afterwards. What clearance should one use between such moving/sliding parts to make it snug but not unmovable?  </p>

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2019-12-02T22:39:40.557Z
Maybe [this answer](https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/a/6570/) answers your question?
0scar
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Clearance between moving parts
Erik
# Clearance between moving parts

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-12-02)

I am using a Prusa printer to print parts for prototyping. The project I am currently working on needs parts to be able to slide against each other and they need to be printed together. A bit like these [gears](https://www.prusa3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/gear.jpg), where the whole construction needs to be printed in one go and the gears need to be free to move afterwards. What clearance should one use between such moving/sliding parts to make it snug but not unmovable?

**Tags:** print-quality, prusa-i3, linear-motion
> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Maybe [this answer](https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/a/6570/) answers your question?  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2019-12-02. Score: 4 | Accepted answer

Each printer will have different "print in place" tolerances, but you can find such a model with which to determine the numbers you seek.

One such item is on [Thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2375342):

[![tolerance test model](https://i.sstatic.net/FFNBq.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/FFNBq.jpg)

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Thanks, I'll try one print to see what clearance I need.  

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