What is Post-Processing in 3D Printing?
Post-Processing Permutes Pre-Perfect Prints into Post-Perfect Parts 3D printing is a fun and exciting hobby to adopt! It can be a shock, however, to see your first prints and notice the effects of the 3D printing manufacturing process: visible layers of plastic, printing (mostly) in one color, strings and flashing from untidy nozzle pathways, or a surface finish that does not agree with your imagination. Post-Processing your parts after the print can help you achieve the manifestation of that vision of your part you hold in your mind's eye. Let's explore a brief overview of some post-processing techniques which exist for printed parts! Sandpaper!, 1 Sanding: Sanding with sandpaper or sanding sponges can abrade the outside shell of your print into a smooth surface. The process starts with by using a lower grit sandpaper until desired smoothness is obtained, then proceeding to a higher grit sandpaper to rep...