Questions tagged [vapor-smoothing]
Having a surface free from irregularities, roughness, or projections using a process involving the vapor form of a solvent.
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Acetone smoothing not working on ABSPlus-P430
I am using a STRATASYS Fortus 250mc to 3D print some parts. I have read a lot on internet and also on some scientific literature that Acetone dissolves ABS and cold/hot vapor has been successfully ...
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What's smoother? Acetone treated PLA or ABS
From my understanding, both PLA and ABS can be treated with acetone to make them smoother. So when they are treated with acetone, which is smother PLA or ABS or are they about the same?
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Maintaining fine details while applying smoothing methods
I've been reading and experimenting with Acetone vapour smoothing on some printed ABS parts. My problem is that I need to selectively smoothen the printed parts which vapor smoothing doesn't allow. In ...
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