SYS3 Bins - 3D Files for printing your own

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Hi all,
Long-time lurker and proud Festool owner. I just received my first SYS3 organizer and wanted to share some files for anyone interested in 3D printing their own sorting bins.

As of this posting I've only made the small 50x50 bin, printing it last night and inspecting it this morning. I think it worked out really well. Cheers & enjoy!

50x50 Bin .STL File

Image links:
Fusion 360 model of a 50x50 bin
3D Bin next to a Festool Bin
Notes (for those that are interested):
This is my interpretation of the bin, its not going to be the same as what you'd get from Festool. The actual bin has some rounded chamfers/filets around the inside bottom edges, which Fusion 360 told me were too complex when I tried making my own. The top 14mm faces of the bins are vertical, while the Festool ones are very slightly angled. This doesn't appear to alter their functionality. I did incorporate the very slight angling in the bottom section, though I don't think that's really required either, as it leaves a slight stepping pattern when FDM printing. The bevelled cutouts where the labels go did not come out very crisply, but they are there. I do not own any Festool labels (204949) so I'm not certain if they fit properly. The holes on the sides (for hanging? or a lid?...maybe something for me to tinker with...) are a bit different, as I extruded them all the way through for simplicity, when the actual bin is only extruded through the "top section".. not sure if this is a clear explanation, but I expect will work just fine. The lip at the bottom of the top 14mm is a hard edge, which my slicer added supports to. A more efficient design (for 3D printing) would have 45-degree angled edges to save plastic/require less support (I'll work on a more efficient version, different sizes, and some custom ones, stay tuned... will post here)

P.S. This is my first attempt at using a Google Drive to share a file link, let me know if it works or not.
 
A slightly more FDM friendly version of the 50x50 SYS3 bin
(less supports required)

50x50 Bin (FDM friendlier)

Notes: 45-degree chamfers added where appropriate, though the corners and holes (which were slightly modified) likely still require supports.
 
Great suggestion mino, thanks! :)
I'll make a no-frills, stream-lined version of each size for even easier printing (no collar, no holes, no differing thickness for the label). I like the 1.5 idea too and was already thinking of a 0.5 version (25x50) for those even less plentiful items. Stay tuned.

 
This is a very interesting thread, thanks!
I was just in the process of making my own system for bins/drawers based on the previous style of boxes when I realized that there is a new system out. Kind of got cold feet on the whole thing already with possible future updates from Festool.
There is a guy that has made his own system for bins/storage as well:https://www.youtube.com/c/achappel
It is great in that he has a whole workshop built around it, but for me with a lot of Festool already, I would like the Systainers to be the central part.

Also, I think that for general bins, I would rather buy them in bulk than to print them, but would like to print out speciality bins for particular tools.

I will try your print first of all, looks great, maybe I could help out with the modelling of the other sizes and help to come up with a more space efficient version?
 
Ha, that's awesome! thanks for sharing. ...and I have seen Alex Chappel's stuff too; he's killing it.

I've now got a version of the 50x50, 50x100 and 100x100 dubbed the "Streamliners", that are without frills yet retain the identical footprint and the same top measurements (and otherwise indistinguishable when in the SYS3).

SYS3 50x50 Streamliner Bin
SYS3 50x100 Streamliner Bin
SYS3 100x100 Streamliner Bin
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Notes: I've brightened up this image so you can make out the differences a bit better. They feel relatively smooth in my hand, but the picture makes the layer lines really stand out...though I may have to tweak my printer... anyways, enjoy! and more to follow.
 

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I know the new organizers have the label spot at the top, but I love Alex Chappel's label tab design. Super easy to read, but also a great little handle to lift them out. I was have similar thoughts to Svirre, why not start with an existing design (systainers, 50mm bins), but 3d print the special ones, or even extras, and put them in drawers. As a mostly shop based worker, I'd love to be able to grab the right set of bins from my drawers and put them in a travel case like the sys-org when I need to leave the shop.
Glad to see these 3d designs starting, I hope once I invest in both sys3-org and 3d printer there will be lots of options.
 
How long does it take to print one of the bins?  Material cost?

Seth

 
Great question Seth.

The 50x50 Streamliner prints in 4h5m and costs $0.85
The 50x50 FDM Friendlier prints in 4h24m and costs $0.82
The 50x50 Bin from Festool (Lee Valley) costs $2.80

The slight savings on the FDM friendly version is due to the wall thickness being closer to the actual bin; the Streamliner has slightly thicker walls. Infill density doesn't really affect the build time given how the thin walls are. They are largely 100% filled anyways.
All costs are based on a generic roll of 2kg PLA from www.filaments.ca @ $58.95 Canadian
 
simnick said:
I know the new organizers have the label spot at the top, but I love Alex Chappel's label tab design. Super easy to read, but also a great little handle to lift them out. I was have similar thoughts to Svirre, why not start with an existing design (systainers, 50mm bins), but 3d print the special ones, or even extras, and put them in drawers. As a mostly shop based worker, I'd love to be able to grab the right set of bins from my drawers and put them in a travel case like the sys-org when I need to leave the shop.
Glad to see these 3d designs starting, I hope once I invest in both sys3-org and 3d printer there will be lots of options.

I'm keen to do more custom ones as well. I just got the SYS3 within the last week and thought I'd start with something I know I'll use and then branch out. On that note... these aren't too much of a stretch , but...
25x50 SYS3 Streamliner Bin
SYS3 25x75 Streamliner Bin
SYS3 25x100 Streamliner Bin
SYS3 25x125 Streamliner Bin

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Notes: I run all these files through the online Netfabb .STL repair service to ensure they are manifold and watertight. The 25x50 and 25x125 kept timing out.. I printed a set of the 25x50's last night and they came out great though
 

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Here's my attempt at the rails. These definitely won't fit on my printer, but I'll slice them in half (and glue them) and give them a try tomorrow. Festool uses glass reinforced PolyMide (nylon) for their rails, so I'd suggest something stronger than PLA if you're 3D printing them.
Cheers!

P.S. This has been printed, corrected, and reposted as of Feb.10, 2024. The link below is now updated :)

SYS3 Rails .STL File

Notes: The SYS3-SN/4 rails are embossed with width dimensions for mounting. Inner carcass width for the "M" size is 418mm (16-29/64in), the "L" is 530mm (20-55/64in) and they recommend a 13mm (33/64in) gap from the top and bottom of any rack or cabinet you're installing them in.
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simnick said:
I know the new organizers have the label spot at the top, but I love Alex Chappel's label tab design. Super easy to read, but also a great little handle to lift them out. I was have similar thoughts to Svirre, why not start with an existing design (systainers, 50mm bins), but 3d print the special ones, or even extras, and put them in drawers. As a mostly shop based worker, I'd love to be able to grab the right set of bins from my drawers and put them in a travel case like the sys-org when I need to leave the shop.
Glad to see these 3d designs starting, I hope once I invest in both sys3-org and 3d printer there will be lots of options.

I LOVE the idea of making a drawer insert/floor to house the bins simnick!! Stay tuned...
 
Was this what you were thinking of simnick? (this is just a small test size for my initial printing)
I really appreciate the idea.. I know Alex did something similar, but it took me reading your message again before the light bulb really clicked in my head [laughing]
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