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Sorry if this isn't the right place to ask, but it seemed like the most relevant stackexchange.

I want to print a connection from a motor to an omniwheel, the axle of the wheel is listed as 8mm, but the one of the motor only say "3h5" which isn't really helpful for me, and neither was Google.

Side-question: Would pla be sturdy enough or do I need to use abs?

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  • Please refrain from asking multiple unrelated questions in a single answer. To preserve the accuracy and usefulness of the site please create a new question for **Would pla be sturdy enough or do I need to use abs?**. Thank you and welcome to 3D Printing SE! – tbm0115 Apr 16 '16 at 17:16
  • Okay, sorry, haven't use stackexchange that much. – Mefaso Apr 17 '16 at 15:25
  • No problem, everyone's new at some point. Glad I could help – tbm0115 Apr 17 '16 at 15:41

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I think it's a reference to a tolerance. Look at this ISO table. This States that the nominal diameter of 3mm is held to a tolerance of +-0.004mm.

@DarthPixel provided some great links identifying the term interference fit (or press fit as I've heard locally) as described here. Also, here is a better link providing examples of how the tolerance works and more legible tables to reference the correct tolerance. Keep in mind that the units in the tables is in nanometers.

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    exactly. here is [wiki page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interference_fit) which describes it and IMO [better (more readable table)](http://www.eminebea.com/en/engineering_info/bearing/ballbearings/cat-3/004-10.shtml) – darth pixel Apr 15 '16 at 19:10
  • Thank you for the references. I was on the mobile app when I posted the answer. I'll add your links to my answer shortly. – tbm0115 Apr 15 '16 at 19:20