User:Tankzter/playing with a 3d object

Here I started a 3d project where I make use of 3d modeling in two part for two different colors using dual print extrusions of an 3d printer,

I also print it out in ABS so I can put it into acetone vapor bath, to remove the layer lines of the print and get a smoother finish.

The object itself in whole is a pot-lid handle and serves as an replacement for a one that broke

Also because the object is exposed to heat the ABS plastic is a better option because of its much higher melting point than the PLA plastic.

• The process
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  Inside of Tinkercad (3d program) I create the 3d objects, (there is a hole for the small object and for a screw)
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  Here you can see that the Smaller 3d object does not sit on the bigger object but has a hole and sits in it
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  Inside the Makerbot software I start with by inserting the larger 3d object that´s also the base for the other 3d object and setting it to left extrusion for black filament (shown as red color)
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  Then insert and I align the smaller 3d object into the bigger one so it fits perfectly and setting it to right extrusion for the white filament
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  Inside Preview: Here we can see the layers, Time on printing and weight of the print
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  Here I look at layer 91, just to confirm that the print will do alright on each object
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  Here it is out of the 3d printer (printed in ABS with Low settings)
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  Here it is filed down to make it smoother
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  Here it is inside a glass container with paper drenched in acetone liquid creating acetone vapors
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  Here it is out of the vapors after about 3 hours
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  And here it is complete after puting it back in for another 3 hours (not much different)
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