Post Processing and Finishing Thread

[AngryPanda]

Hey All,

I just thought It might be helpful to start a thread for "Post Processing & Finishing" for 3d printing. We can share ideas, and commiserate our experiences here!

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I ran across this site a while ago while looking up finishing techniques. Has some helpful info. Thought I'd share!

http://www.sculpteo.com/blog/2015/09/07/the-ultimate-finish-from-3d-printed-to-final-product-look/

[bolsoncerrado]

Great thread idea!!

[AngryPanda]

Another great site on finishing

http://blog.fictiv.com/posts/ultimat...-printed-parts

[sukhvir]

Formlabs have some great posts:

http://formlabs.com/stories/priming-3d-printed-parts/
http://formlabs.com/stories/painting-3d-printed-parts/
http://formlabs.com/media/upload/for...sign-guide.pdf

[AngryPanda]

@sukhvir, thanks for the links!

[AngryPanda]

--this was a response from Makerjuice re: possible finishing techniques for prints using their resins:

"Unfortunately since these are not thermoplastics, you can't use acetone or heat or anything like you can with ABS/PLA. The best way to get a smoother finish is just to sand and polish them like you would a painted surface. You can also paint them as well and then polish that, of course."

[AngryPanda]

Oh well, I'll keep looking for more answers!

[bolsoncerrado]

I agree with MJ.... the resin has always been an "old school technique" area...

[bolsoncerrado]

I agree with MJ.... the resin has always been an "old school technique" area...

Sorry for the "dislike", I clicked the wrong link, I must check why I can't edit the "likes/unlikes" given...

[sukhvir]

Tips on how to cure the resin:

http://shop.madesolid.com/blogs/made...r-resin-prints