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3D Printing/Post Processing
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General Post Processing Techniques
Sanding is commonly used on 3D prints to smooth prints or remove small imperfections.Mansfield Library https://www.lib.umt.edu/tech-spaces/pawprint/3d.php www.lib.umt.edu 29 November 2020 en
Acrylic paint, model paint, nail polish, markers, and spray paint are common ways to add color to a print.Jalal Rita Coloring 3D Printed Objects – build IT @SDSU Library https://buildit.sdsu.edu/coloring-3d-printed-objects/ 29 November 20203D Print Customization Florida State University Libraries https://www.lib.fsu.edu/3d/print-customization www.lib.fsu.edu 29 November 2020
Salt annealing and plaster annealing can give parts a unique finish, and alter strength properties of a print.Take This 3D-Print Post-Processing Method With A Grain Of Salt https://hackaday.com/2020/10/27/take-this-3d-print-post-processing-method-with-a-grain-of-salt/ Hackaday 6 November 2020 27 October 2020Plaster Annealing 3D Prints For Strength https://hackaday.com/2020/09/24/plaster-annealing-3d-prints-for-strength/ Hackaday 6 November 2020 24 September 2020 Annealing techniques may be effective to improve prints with slight warping.Final Update: FFF Strength Optimization https://additive-mfg.me.wisc.edu/?p=2165 Additive Manufacturing blog 29 November 2020 2165
thumb|center|upright=3|A 3D pen can be used on its own as seen here, but can also be used to add small details after printing.
Process Specific Techniques
Post processing is mandatory for most SLA prints, as extra resin must be removed and desired resin must be hardened.3D Printering: Wash Parts Better And Make Solvent Last Longer https://hackaday.com/2020/10/06/3d-printering-wash-parts-better-and-make-solvent-last-longer/ Hackaday 6 November 2020 6 October 2020customer_v2 https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Form-2-Basic-Finishing-Steps?language=en_US support.formlabs.com 6 November 2020
Prints made with ABS plastic can be smoothed with careful application of an acetone vapor.
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