post processing of 3d printed part

[Shivnath123]

FDM is best suited for cost effective prototypes produced with short lead time. Layer lines are generally present on FDM prints making post processing an important step if a smooth surface is required. Some post processing methods can also add strength to prints helping to mitigate the anisotropic behavior of FDM parts.

This blog will discuss the most common FDM post processing methods.

1. Support removal

Tool kit

• Needle-nose pliers
• Dental pick set

2. Sanding

Tool kit

• 150, 220, 400, 600, 1000, and 2000 grit sandpaper
• Tack cloth
• Toothbrush
• Soap
• Face mask

3.cold welding

Tool kit

• Acetone
• Foam applicator

4.gap filling Tool kit

• Epoxy resin (only for small voids)
• Autobody filler (for large voids and joining)
• ABS filament & acetone (only for small voids and ABS prints)

5.polishing Tool kit

• Plastic polishing compound
• 2000 grit sandpaper
• Tack cloth
• Toothbrush
• Buffing wheel or microfiber cloth

Thanks & Regards

Shivnath purty
J GROUP ROBOTICS
MUMBAI

[tommyshelby]

The given description is very useful and it really helped me a lot. The details have to be followed by the users and the main thing is that if the user does not know the process then it will be difficult to post the 3d printed part.

[4runner]

Somehow?????????????? Why????

[cwaa]

And this is useful some how?