Questions tagged [surface]
Questions about the surface of a 3D printed object
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Add base to STL mesh?
How do I add a base to the surface I'm trying to print?
Target machine is a Creality Ender 3 Pro.
I'm using numpy-stl and surf2stl to come up with the desired surface in python:
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Mysterious Top Layer Artifacts
It appears that some regions on my top layer has these weird patterns. It doesn't seem like over-extrusion because the extrusion lines go diagonally whereas these patterns look irregular and somehow &...
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Can’t seem to tune out surface zits
I have an Ender 3 that I have been learning for about a month now. I’ve just started to print with PLA silk. I’ve managed to get some quite nice prints out of standard PLA and also PETG. Maybe it’s ...
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very bad surface quality
I am getting very bad surface quality on an Ender 3 Pro.
My last prints are a disaster like in the picture. The filament is PLA.
How to improve from here?
For reference: the filament was bought a few ...
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How is the Prusa typical orange surface created?
Photos exist where the orange controller of Prusa printers is shown.
In most photos, it looks as if the surface is somewhat rough.
Here is such a photo:
It sparkles a bit, so I would assume that it's ...
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Does VHB tape stick better on 3D prints if the surface is completely flat or roughed up?
I made a hook recently that I put up with VHB tape. It fell off around 2 weeks later (the hook come loose from the tape). It's just a hook for an empty backpack, so let's say it is under medium load.
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How to discretize parametric surfaces as late as possible
3D objects can be defined mathematically using so-called parametric surfaces.
Turning them into a polygon mesh introduces slight imperfections.
Can 3D printer software deal with parametric surfaces, i....
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Are these normal surfaces from an Ender 3 Pro with PLA?
Prints are generally successful, but I always get a herringbone pattern on the top and bottom surfaces and striations on the sides. The herringbone is finer with finer print qualities, but it is ...
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What is this white layer on my 3D printer?
I left my printer to print a circular object and when I came back I saw it didn't print anything but left this layer of white on the surface. I can't get it off, I've tried washing it and scraping it ...
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How to remove ABS from PEI Sheet
Recently building a new printer, I went with a Wambam PEX system. When I began printing ABS I found it did not stick very well and eventually purchased a new build plate and a PEI sheet since PEX isn'...
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3D printer putting scars on my prints
I just ran a 3D benchy on my Lotmaxx SC-10 3D printer and it came out fantastic. No stringing, melting, the dimensions look good, the bed adhesion is perfect, and it is identical to the 3D model. But ...
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How to fix zits and blobs caused by Cura?
I am using a Creality CR-10S Pro, and lately, I've been having problems with zits and blobs on my surface whenever I do an aesthetic print that has more curves and turns than a functional print would ...
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Problem with jitters with Ender 3
Recently I realized that I have been getting jitter-like rough surfaces on round parts of my models from my Ender 3. The jitters happen on the sides of the model, so the jitters would be happening in ...
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How to start a print in the center position after a change in parameters using M92 and M500 G-code
I have a Core XY Custom DIY Printer, but actually I have a problem with the measure in Axis X and Y. When a print a test cube with the measure 20 mm x 20 mm 20 mm, the object printed result with these ...
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Bad quality at horizontal faces
I'm newbie at this stackexchange and I have a "FlashForge Finder"; lately there are many problems with the horizontal surfaces quality (Bottom and Top at the same time).
As some issue guides suggests,...
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Equally spaced surface flaws
I'm having an odd effect in my prints. There is some sort of surface problem that seems to be evenly spaced in z. I tried to tighten my belts, the print speed is 75 mm/s using a 32 bit board, on an ...
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Meshlab creates weird bubbles when using poisson surface reconstruction
my task is to create a watertight surface out of a point-cloud (It's the model of a dam).
For this I'm using MeshLab.
First thing I did was importing the .ply-file into Meshlab and normalize it.
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Smooth finish on large parts
I would like to print a vase that has a width/length/height footprint of 100x100x200 mm, and the surface finish is of particular interest to me. Ideally, I would like to do a minimum of sanding/XTC-3D ...
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Rough surface when printing
Is there a specific name for that problem? What causes this, and is there a way how to solve it?
Printed with PLA, 2 mm nozzle diameter, 0.2 mm layer height, 20-60 mm/s, 200 °C ...
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Weird surface thing
I have a 3D printer at home, the Colido Compact, and for some reason when I 3D print big flat surfaces a really weird thing happens. I'm using some PLA from Colido too I think
It almost seems as if ...
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Subdivision surface for STL files
How much should I subdivide a surface in preparation for 3D printing?
For computer graphics, I know that I need to balance the smoothness and the rendering time, but for printing, I'd like it to be ...
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How to concave a cylinder with Onshape?
If I have a 3D cylindrical extrusion (in Onshape), how can I scoop, carve, or indent a concave/parabolic curve in one of the ends?
The yellow surface is the target.
Here is the basic shape I'm ...
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How do I give 3D-printed parts in ABS a shiny smooth finish?
The surfaces of my printed parts using ABS plastic look rough and uneven.
What methods can I use to achieve a smoother finish for my for 3D-printed objects?
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Is there a way to print on a 3D printed surface?
I have a 3D printed object that I'd like to print on. Adhesive stickers are an option, but as the surface is rounded it's difficult to get a good film to stick well.
Is there any system to print on ...
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Bed design for magnetic easy release when printing PLA
I print on a glass bed covered with BuildTak. Prints stick well, release is difficult. They sell a mod, self adhesive magnetic sheet that holds a steel plate which in turn you put the BuildTak on ...
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Methods for applying full color graphic decals to the surface of a 3d printed part?
I'm trying to find a way of applying graphics to my ABS printed parts.
I need a robust method which can produce a decent amount of detail with true color and legible fine text .
I also was hoping to ...
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Triangulation adapted to curvature
I don't know whether this belongs here (where most of the questions appear to be about hardware) or on Math or on Blender (though I've never used Blender).
All of the designs that I've published so ...
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Practical concerns smoothing PLA print with chloroform vapours
One way to give PLA prints a smooth finish is treatment with chloroform vapours (or other solvents, as mentioned in this answer). This method is even featured on Ultimaker website. I would like to try ...
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What can I use to "sand" my ABS prints?
I have a 3d printer that uses ABS filament. The software I use will generate vertical supports for my objects before printing that can be easily broken off after they have been used during print to ...
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How do I give 3D-printed parts in PLA a shiny smooth finish?
The surfaces of my printed parts using PLA plastic look rough and uneven.
Would changing filament to a better one make any difference?
If not, what kind of methods can I use to achieve a smoother ...
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