Sanding 3D prints

- [Instructor] Regardless of what 3D printing technology … you're using, your print will be created in layers. … This means that there will be some texture … on at least some of the surfaces … that you may want to get rid of. … In this video, we'll give you some tips … for sanding away those layer lines … to get a glossy smooth print. … The fluid behavior of extruding plastic … can make layers particularly visible on filming prints. … You may have heard of using acetone to smooth 3D prints. … This only works on ABS … and certain closely related materials. … Even for those acetone smoothing isn't always ideal … because it also rounds off the prints edges … and can cause fine details to melt away. … Acetone is also flammable and needs to be handled carefully. … Sanding can produce incredibly smooth surfaces … but gives you enough control of the process … to retain hard edges and avoid delicate features. … Sandpaper comes in different grits … and most jobs will require a range of grits …