The following images and video show a proof of concept on how two parts can be held together. One version is based on a clamp design, and the other uses a short piece of 1.75 mm filament with molten tips as a rivet joint.

This design is inspired by the STEMFIE motor enclosure designed by Brendon Collecutt.

 

STEMFIE.org Clamp for motor enclosure and 1.75 mm filament riveting v001

STEMFIE.org Clamp for motor enclosure and 1.75 mm filament riveting v002

STEMFIE.org Clamp for motor enclosure and 1.75 mm filament riveting v003

STEMFIE.org Clamp for motor enclosure and 1.75 mm filament riveting v004

STEMFIE.org Clamp for motor enclosure and 1.75 mm filament riveting v005

STEMFIE.org Clamp for motor enclosure and 1.75 mm filament riveting v006

STEMFIE.org Clamp for motor enclosure and 1.75 mm filament riveting v007

STEMFIE.org Clamp for motor enclosure and 1.75 mm filament riveting v008

STEMFIE.org Clamp for motor enclosure and 1.75 mm filament riveting v009