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Mark W

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Acetone Vapor Bath for Smoothing 3D Printed Models
« on: January 13, 2017, 05:03:40 PM »
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Very interesting video.  I wonder how results would differ for acrylic/acrylate. Of course smoothing will always improve soft body models such as his owl with no hard edges.  Question would be how much smoothing could we get before degrading a hard edge?  In either case, I think I'll be trying this on my next order.   
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Re: Acetone Vapor Bath for Smoothing 3D Printed Models
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2017, 05:23:20 PM »
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There go any rivets!
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Re: Acetone Vapor Bath for Smoothing 3D Printed Models
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2017, 08:16:44 PM »
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Because shiny melted cheese looks are hot.

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Re: Acetone Vapor Bath for Smoothing 3D Printed Models
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2017, 10:35:03 PM »
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OK, poo-pooers, let the man try the experiment and get back to us with the results.  We all know science is under indictment, but let's hope not hear on TRW too.  I expect a scholarly paper in 60 days...  :D
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