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Hi.
I have been tempted to try out making a plug using 3D printed PLA plastic. As you can see besides the typical 3D printing layer lines the surface finish is far from perfect.
The plan is to make epoxy system mould for epoxy infused CF parts.
What method would you recommend so i can start making mould out of it?
I was thinking about rough sanding the surface then applying epoxy filler followed by more filler/sanding finished by wet sanding and polishing. Would Easy-lease work on polished epoxy filler or do i need to wax with buffing?
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3D printed PLA plug finishing ideas
U.S.U.L
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7 Years Ago
I usually sand the pla roughly to get rid of the bigger imperfections and then I use a simple filler out of a rattle can which dries fairly quickly and sands super easily. After this I use a paste wa...
SleepingAwake
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7 Years Ago
Ideally stick with 2 pack fillers if you use them. A lot of people have problems with 1 pack fillers, primers and paints on the pattern causing a sticker in the mould as they can outgas especially...
Warren (Staff)
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7 Years Ago
Depending on the geometry and the finish you require you can sand out the rough build lines and then use a material like tooltec which is essentislly a ptfe sticky back film you apply to the surface....
scottracing
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7 Years Ago
This is the complete printed plug ready for sanding Will this filler work? http://watersportsequipment.eu/en/product-view/3625.html or maybe a light-weight version:...
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