3D Printing: Methods for smoothing 3D objects (2 Solutions!)
Channel: Roel Van de Paar
Date: 25/06/2019

3D Printing: Methods for smoothing 3D objects


The Question: How do I smooth 3D printed objects? What is the best / common method to do
this?

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== This solution helped 2 people ==
Abrasive blasting is the only other method I can think of which you haven't
said you don't want to try.
It is certainly the easiest method provided you have access to one.
Different forms of abrasive blasting include:
 * shot blasting (metal shot) - I suspect it would be far to abrasive but
 I've never tried it.
 * sandblasting - you have to be careful but this is basically sandpaper
 attached to a wand. I've used it with great success.
 * bead blasting - using plastic beads. It might actually be the best option
 but I've never tried it.
 * media blasting - usually uses ground up shells. Might work but I've never
 tried it.

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