3DPrinting
3DPrinting is a place where makers of all skill levels and walks of life can learn about and discuss 3D printing and development of 3D printed parts and devices.
The r/functionalprint community is now located at: !functionalprint@kbin.social or !functionalprint@fedia.io
There are CAD communities available at: !cad@lemmy.world or !freecad@lemmy.ml
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I like ABS/ASA because it sands and polishes really nice.
By far the strongest filament I have made structural parts from is Prusament PC blend.
you might also like the metal-fills. I use protopasta's bronze and and iron fill. You can get pretty decent finishes. More interestingly, you can let them tarnish/rust (or, you know, help that along,)
Got a few friends that keep bringing reels of the stuff around for their cosplay builds. expensive as hell, though.
Can you vapor smooth ASA?
Yes, it’s soluble in acetone, quite similar to ABS.