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Study in ABS Surface Finish
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Attached are some photos showing the results of a simple experiment with printed ABS surface finishes, specifically "washing" with acetone (nail polish remover).
The first picture, "ABS Unwashed.jpg", is the print (Yoda Lite) with no treatment done to it. As expected, the finish shows the layers clearly and has a slightly rough finish to it.
The second, "ABS Acetone.jpg", shows the finish after a quick (~10 second) bath in acetone. The part was immersed in a metal dish with the acetone a
The first picture, "ABS Unwashed.jpg", is the print (Yoda Lite) with no treatment done to it. As expected, the finish shows the layers clearly and has a slightly rough finish to it.
The second, "ABS Acetone.jpg", shows the finish after a quick (~10 second) bath in acetone. The part was immersed in a metal dish with the acetone a
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