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Re: How do you guys remove support material that's connected to the object

null@example.com (thomas) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:17:09 +0000

Hello,

to remove the support material we designed a special machine in cooperation with objet.

Please check our homepage: waechter-teilereinigung_de
Machine is called "LP2HD"

Re: How do you guys remove support material that's connected to the object

null@example.com (IanJohnson) — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:17:58 +0000

For the best results for smoothing layers, see these posts-

http://www.soliforum.com/topic/183/diy- … g-station/

http://www.soliforum.com/topic/437/yodas/

Re: How do you guys remove support material that's connected to the object

null@example.com (oscar.torres_) — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:14:37 +0000

Will this type of application smooth out the visible layers from prints into a nice smooth surface?

Re: How do you guys remove support material that's connected to the object

null@example.com (IanJohnson) — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:19:20 +0000

Tweezers for getting into tight spots, and maybe a bit of sanding for bumps left behind. A light touch of acetone with a brush will clear up any white spots caused by bending the plastic, or sanding.

Re: How do you guys remove support material that's connected to the object

null@example.com (danny) — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:51:51 +0000

needle nosed pliers to break off the big bits.
xacto knife for cutting off whatever doesn't snap off.

How do you guys remove support material that's connected to the object

null@example.com (JustSomeGuyTN) — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:40:11 +0000

I've got a print that has some support material in hard to reach spots. I was wondering what tools you guys like for removing stubborn support material. I've been thinking about using a brass wheel on my dremel but I don't know if that would be too agressive.