New Method Makes 3D Printed Objects Smooth. Wish your 3D printed creations didn’t look quite so home-made?
A new technique for smoothing out the layered look of 3D printed materials makes it possible for do-it-yourselfers to create finished products worthy of a spot in the trophy case. The method of treating acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) parts with acetone actually isn’t new at all. Acetone has long been used by DIY 3D enthusiasts to create a polished finish on printed materials. But the following process proposed by Austin Wilson and Neil Underwood makes the polished look much easier to accomplish and has more consistent results.
All that’s needed is a heated build plate, which is a standard part of home-printing set-ups, a glass jar, some aluminum foil, a bent metal hanger, and a bottle of acetone. Impression-3d.com – Touchez vos idées. Votre design 3D devient réalité avec l'impression 3D. Shapeways - Make & Share Your Products with 3D Printing. Express Yourself in 3D. 3D printing, laser cutting – design, make & build your own products with Ponoko.