Good for
- Circuit board standoffs
- Spacing panels and covers
- Custom-length standoffs you cannot buy
M3 hex standoff CAD model
A 20 mm hexagonal standoff, 10 mm across flats, with a 2.5 mm bore ready to tap for M3 screws. The hexagon is a regular polygon sketch entity, extruded and chamfered on top.
Free to use under CC BY 4.0. Made in VIZON CAD.
Specifications
Solid volume: 1,629 mm³, measured by the VIZON CAD kernel.
| Across flats | 10 mm |
|---|---|
| Length | 20 mm |
| Bore | 2.5 mm (M3 tap drill) |
How it was made
This part is 5 parametric features in the VIZON CAD editor. Each line below is one feature in its feature list, so every size can be changed and the part rebuilds.
| Feature | Type | Settings |
|---|---|---|
| Hex sketch | Sketch | Top plane · 1 item |
| Hex body | Extrude | New · 20 mm |
| Bore sketch | Sketch | Top + 20 mm · 1 item |
| M3 tap bore | Hole | Ø2.5 · through |
| Top chamfer | Chamfer | 0.5 mm · top edges |
Make it your own
- Change the length in "Hex body".
- Use 3.4 mm in "M3 tap bore" for a clearance hole instead.
Questions about this model
Is the m3 hex standoff model free?
Yes. Download it as STEP or STL and use it under CC BY 4.0: free for any purpose, including commercial use, with credit to VIZON.
Can I change the dimensions?
Yes. Open the STEP file in the VIZON CAD editor to add features, or rebuild it from the feature list on this page and change any number.
Which file should I download for 3D printing?
The STL. It is exported in millimetres with Z up, ready for any slicer. Use STEP if you want to keep editing in CAD.
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