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Take your 3D-printed products to the next level with acetone vapors

Feb. 2, 2018

YouTuber DIY Perks demonstrates how to treat 3D-printed parts with an acetone vapor bath to make models that more closely resemble those made via injection molding.

Alexis Gajewski

Additive manufacturing is poised to change the future of product design and creation, with 3D printers becoming cheaper and more readily available to the public. The only downside to home printing is that, unlike traditional injection-molded items, 3D-printed products can have ridged edges due to the layered method of production. In his latest video, YouTuber DIY Perks demonstrates how to treat 3D-printed parts with an acetone vapor bath to make models that more closely resemble those made via injection molding.

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Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector.