CleanGrip+ Precision Pliers Collection – 18 Specialized Tools
CleanGrip+ Precision Pliers Collection – 18 Specialized Tools
18 different tools. One design family. Endless possibilities.
Welcome to the CleanGrip+ Precision Pliers Collection, a versatile family of 18 specialized 3D-printable pliers and precision tools.
Built around the distinctive CleanGrip+ handle and pivot design, this collection expands the original concept into a complete assortment for electronics, PCB work, model building, delicate assembly, and everyday hobby projects.
Instead of relying on one universal pair of pliers, each version features a purpose-designed working head optimized for a particular task.
The collection combines comfortable handling, lightweight construction, and specialized geometry with the convenience of 3D printing.
All 18 variants are included in a single multi-plate 3MF print profile, allowing you to select exactly the tool you need.
The 18 Tools – Detailed Overview
The CleanGrip+ Design Philosophy
All 18 tools share a common design approach:
Consistent Handles
The distinctive CleanGrip+ handle geometry provides a familiar grip across the entire tool collection.
Common Pivot Construction
The models use the same general mechanical arrangement with two moving arms and a separate pivot-retaining component.
Specialized Working Heads
Each version adapts the front working geometry for a different application while retaining the overall design language.
Lightweight 3D-Printed Construction
These tools are intended for precision handling, electronics, hobby work, and other light-duty applications rather than industrial gripping forces.
Printing and Assembly
The supplied 3MF project contains 18 individually named build plates, one for each tool variant.
Most variants consist of three printed components:
- Arm A with male pivot
- Arm B with female pivot
- Pivot retaining cap
Several variants also include additional TPU contact pads.
The project contains print settings using a 0.4 mm nozzle, 0.16 mm layer height, the Arachne wall generator, and four wall loops.
For best results, use the provided plate layouts and inspect the sliced layers before printing. Small working tips, mating surfaces, and pivot clearances require good dimensional accuracy.
After printing, assemble the two arms at the pivot and fit the retaining component. Check that the jaws open and close smoothly without excessive friction.
For versions with TPU contact pads, use a suitable flexible filament and follow the intended pad placement.
Tip: Do not force a tight pivot. Check for first-layer expansion, burrs, or excessive friction before assembly.
Important Usage Notes
These are lightweight, 3D-printed precision tools.
They are not intended to replace certified professional tools for electrical safety, high forces, heavy-duty gripping, or demanding metalworking operations.
Plastic jaws may deform or wear under excessive pressure. Thin tips are especially sensitive to sideways loads.
Use the tools only on suitable, de-energized electronics, and avoid contact with hot soldering equipment or other heat sources.
You are prohibited from sharing, sub-licensing, selling, renting, hosting, transferring, or distributing the digital file or 3D printed versions of this object, as well as any other derivative work in either digital or physical form (including remixes).You are not allowed to use the objects in any manner that involves charging money or collecting fees without permission.
