Hello there!
I want to print a part of a computer case. I have attached an image which shows what I expect in terms of quality: Which material do I need if I want a printing quality near the right part of the image? What I NOT want is a piece like the left one pictured by the image…
Dimensions: 19 ✕ 19 ✕ 4.4 cm
Material should also be cheap in terms of pricing (I am a student). Material should also be robust to work in an environment between 70-80 °C (inside a computer case).
Any tips? Are there any hubs which support smoothing by aceton or something else (so I could use cheap PLA)?
Greetings, mfuesslin
We can print in PLA, and ABS, and we could smooth it with acetone. Acetone works better with ABS than PLA. You would not want to use PLA because it can’t withstand high temperatures, ABS can withstand higher temperatures. We would be happy to help you with printing but we would not be able to print it in 1 piece. Hope this information helps.
JMO Technology
jmotechnology.com
Netwrok
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This is PLA by 3D solutions
1.75mm filament
Printed at 214C on a prusa I3 at 40mm/s
.5mm nozzle
20% infill
Has a nice shine but with acetone it may replicate what you are looking for, or a fine sanding
Good strong stuff too. This part is of a universal VESA mount I designed and held up a 3lb samsung LED monitor without much flex.
Perry_1
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You can search for hubs that offer “finishing” via the tags in your search. If you upload the model, it will also only return hubs that can print in the size you need. From there, you can look at pricing.
Perry_1
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I would also add that whoever printed this took the easy way out. They printed it with the supports on the surface that you see, instead of the supports beneath it, where you would not see it. This would require more time and materials, but would result in a much nicer finish.
PS, pull the supports off. If this was printed with ABS, sand it lightly, then take a rag with acetone on it and smooth it. It will look great.
3DMuse
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Hallo @mfuesslin,
The quality on the right is possible but depends on certain factors.
With FDM, the effect on the right is achievable if:
- The geometry does not require support
- Printed at a resolution of 100 microns or less
- Some form of post processing is done
I reside in Wolfsburg and I could help you take a look at your model to see if it fulfills these criteria. ABS can easily withstand 70-80 degrees celsius if the part is not carrying much load. I print with this printer FDM 3D Printing Service | Instant Quotes, Online Ordering | Hubs
Regards,
James
Thank you for the answers!
@Perry_1
How would I do that? The search lets me only set filters for material or printers. I don’t know where to add a tag like “finishing”.
@3DMuse
I have no idea how to find your printing hub via search. I tried setting my location to Wolfsburg and sort by distance - no luck. Even if I select “show incompatible printers” I couldn’t find you. If I open your hub-profile directly I can’t use student discount (this thing only works if I select a hub via search, which is rubbish…). Mabye the dimensions of my parts are too big?
Well that search is really annoying…
I attached a snap of my parts to be printed…
3DMuse
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Hello @mfuesslin
I think you might have found a kink in the system. I have contacted an admin to check on this issue. In the meantime, you can still send me to files through my hub so I can have a look at them. Once we get this search issue fixed and provided I can offer you the quality you are looking for, you can send me an order using the student discount.
Regards,
James
