{"id":9866,"date":"2023-12-02T19:07:42","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T00:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allnationline.com\/WP\/?page_id=9866"},"modified":"2023-12-03T12:48:20","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T17:48:20","slug":"removing-build-material-from-3d-prints","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/allnationline.com\/WP\/?page_id=9866","title":{"rendered":"Removing Build Material From 3D Prints"},"content":{"rendered":"

Designing a 3D product starts initially by establishing the exact measurements of the final product. This information may come from evaluating the original prototype blueprints or measuring reference models and parts with a micrometer. We then translate those measurements into O Scale. <\/span><\/p>\n

Using the FreeCAD program (Computer Aided Design) we finalize the part. We then import that design into the PrusaSlicer which converts the STL file into gCode. The gCode is the language that tells the Prusa 3D printer what to print. Depending on the details in the part, we have the option to ask the printer to add support material (aka, build). The purpose of the build is to provide support to ensure we get the best replica of the part that is in development.<\/span><\/p>\n

Part of the fun of modeling is learning different skills. We could take off the build prior to sale; however, we believe it a unique part of the challenge to let the modeler remove at least some of the build and clean up.<\/span><\/p>\n

This brief tutorial can be generalized to any product, and we provide several examples here on how to remove the build. If at anytime you question what is build or not, just give us a call or refer to the photos or videos on our website.<\/span><\/p>\n

Goal<\/span>:<\/span> To break off support material revealing your gem, clean up edges and fine hairs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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