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submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by PrintAltDelete@forum.guncadindex.com to c/help@forum.guncadindex.com

Hey guys, I’ve just completed my first prints. The top surfaces and sides came out really good, but the undersides came out a little rough. Especially where supports were, what’s the accepted standards for cleaning these areas up? Sandpaper, files, dremel?

What settings should I be looking at to make my next prints even better in these areas?

My setup: Qidi xplus3 Sunlu PLA + 2.0 (using its default filament profile in orca) @ 230/60 300blkfde’s orca/machine settings. 12 walls, 80% infill. Layer height: .2 Support distances: .19

I appreciate the feedback!

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[-] WolfLink@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 days ago

That looks pretty good!

If you decide to sand it, don’t do it too much and wear a mask. The particles that result from that sanding aren’t great.

There are some acetone based approaches too.

Personally I just don’t try to clean it up more than that, and if you really need the part to be pristinely clean, I prototype myself and then buy a final print from a professional 3D printing company.

[-] StarvingMartist@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Noted, thanks for the heads up.

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