Part smoothing for 3D printed parts, especially parts printed in ABS, has been around for a while. The process of exposing an ABS part to acetone vapor turns even low-resolution prints into smooth, ...

3D printing specialist and manufacturing service provider Sculpteo, has this week unveiled a new process they have added to their range of services which now allows users to add a smooth finish to ...

3D printers build models in layers, which you can see if you look at a model closely. If you want a smoother, shinier surface, you can achieve injection mold-like quality with a little acetone.

Many freshman college engineering courses will walk through the different types of materials and processes in manufacturing. Understanding how materials behave in different processes can help make the ...

I have been printing bungs for a Swiss ball – the big plastic exercise balls the size of a Space Hopper – from which the a friend lost the bung. It took three goes to get the size right – tapered fit, ...

3D printing is an exciting way to bring your ideas to life, and it becomes even more enjoyable when you can consistently ...

Protolabs, the world’s leading digital manufacturer, has announced a major breakthrough with the launch of vapour smoothing for 3D printed parts. The post-processing automated technology is a ...

Laser sintered nylon 3D prints are porous – with a surface like Trebor mints according to 3Dprint-UK, unless they get treated in some way. Sealing the material, which seems to be PA2200, to stop it ...