< 3D Printing

General Post Porcessing Techniques

Sanding is commonly used on 3D prints to smooth prints or remove small imperfections.[1]

Acrylic paint, model paint, nail polish, markers, and spray paint are common ways to add color to a print.[2][3]

Salt annealing and plaster annealing can give parts a unique finish, and alter strength properties of a print.[4][5] Annealing techniques may be effective to improve prints with slight warping.[6]

Process Specific Techniques

Post Processing is mandatory for most SLA prints, as extra resin must be removed and desired resin must be hardened.[7][8]

Prints made with ABS plastic can be smoothed with careful application of an acetone vapor.

References

  1. ↑ "Mansfield Library" (in en). https://www.lib.umt.edu/tech-spaces/pawprint/3d.php.
  2. ↑ Jalal, Rita. "Coloring 3D Printed Objects – build IT @SDSU Library". https://buildit.sdsu.edu/coloring-3d-printed-objects/.
  3. ↑ "3D Print Customization Florida State University Libraries". https://www.lib.fsu.edu/3d/print-customization.
  4. ↑ "Take This 3D-Print Post-Processing Method With A Grain Of Salt". 27 October 2020. https://hackaday.com/2020/10/27/take-this-3d-print-post-processing-method-with-a-grain-of-salt/. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  5. ↑ "Plaster Annealing 3D Prints For Strength". 24 September 2020. https://hackaday.com/2020/09/24/plaster-annealing-3d-prints-for-strength/. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  6. ↑ "Final Update: FFF Strength Optimization". 2165. https://additive-mfg.me.wisc.edu/?p=2165.
  7. ↑ "3D Printering: Wash Parts Better And Make Solvent Last Longer". 6 October 2020. https://hackaday.com/2020/10/06/3d-printering-wash-parts-better-and-make-solvent-last-longer/. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  8. ↑ "customer_v2". https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Form-2-Basic-Finishing-Steps?language=en_US. Retrieved 6 November 2020.

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