1 Topic by R&KVrana

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Topic: Smooth out Prints

What are some of the best methods to smooth out a project.  We are currently using Acetone but was wondering if there was anything better?

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2 Reply by cmetzel

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Re: Smooth out Prints

Welcome!

Do a search for smoothing or acetone, it's been covered a ton already with some really good results.

3 Reply by Tomek

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Re: Smooth out Prints

Hi Cmetzel, I think the OP is asking about alternative solvents. That has also been covered, but less extensively.

4 Reply by Gomisan

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Re: Smooth out Prints

Tumbling perhaps, I've seen some nice results from using ceramic tumbling chips.

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5 Reply by ronsii

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Re: Smooth out Prints

Tumbling works but can take a longggggggg time depending on how much deviation is in the layers and will be dependent on the shape and intricacies of the part to be finished.

6 Reply by ztoone

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Re: Smooth out Prints

I am also using tumbling and I must say that it is also useful for long term. Till now I have no problem at all.