In this blog post, we unravel the technique of ironing in FDM printing. We explain what ironing is, how it works, and why you should use this setting. By using ironing, you can achieve better surface quality on your FDM prints, resulting in a more professional end product.
November 24, 2023
Ironing, also known as nealy or ironing, is a feature available in various slicer software for 3D printing. It is a technique used to reduce the visible lines caused by the layer-on-layer build-up of FDM prints.
In the ironing technique, the extruder moves over the top layer of the print while spitting out a minimal amount of plastic. This process helps level and smooth the top layer, creating a much smoother surface.
Ironing improves the aesthetic quality of the top layer of the print by smoothing the lines between the filaments. This results in a smoother and more uniform surface, making the final product look much more professional. In addition, ironing can also help improve the mechanical properties of the print.
This video further explains the printistelling based on its use in prusa-slicer:
At Antistatic, we use techniques such as ironing to ensure that our FDM prints are of the best quality possible. Our expertise in FDM printing, combined with our high-quality PLA filaments and the latest 3D printing technologies, allow us to handle projects of various sizes and complexities, all with an excellent finish. Learn all about ironing in FDM printing: what it is, how it works and why you should use this setting for better surface quality in your 3D printing projects. Are you interested in learning more advanced 3D printing techniques or would you like to have your project printed with the ironing technique? Contact us at Antistatic today! #FDMprinting #3Dprinting #Antistatic #ironing #3Dprinttechniques
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