WANHAO DUPLICATOR I3 MINI Instruction Manual - 6.1 Finishing Techniques

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FINIShING

•      Safety Goggles

•      Mask

•      Long-nose Pliers

•      Wire cutters

•      Sandpaper (100,200,300,400,500,600 Grit)

•      Medium, fi ne and extra fi ne sanding sponges

•      Acrylic based primer spray paint

•      Acrylic based spray paint (colour of your choice)

•      Acrylic based varnish spray paint

NOTE: Different paint types are also compatible with PLA and ABS. Consult your local paint supplier 

for the best compatibility for your intended purpose.

Even after support material is removed by hand, residual material will remain.

1.      Ensure that safety goggles and a mask are worn for protection

2.      Remove most of the support material by hand, taking care not to

         damage the 3D object

3.      Using the long-nose pliers, carefully grasp some of the remaining

         material, then twist to remove. Repeat until no more material can be

         removed.

4.      Using the wire cutters, cut away any excess fi lament.

6.1 Finishing Techniques

6.1.1 Useful Tools/Equipment

6.1.2 Removing support Material

6.1.3 Sanding

Though fused fi lament fabrication(FFF)is capable of producing high quality objects straight out

of the machine,the layer lines will be visible.Sanding will reduce these 'step'marks in the model.

1.        Ensure that safety goggles and a mask are worn of protection

2.        Starting with 100 grit sandpaper,carefull sand your 3D object using small,circular motions

NOTE: PLA is less resistant to high temperatures caused by sanding. Take your time sanding 

your 3D object to avoid damage.

3.         Using the medium sanding sponge,sand diffi cult to reach areas of your 3D object

4.         Gradually increase the sandpaper grid until the 3D print is smooth

TIP: Spraying a primer fi ller also help to reduce the layer lines on the 3D object.This can then be 

sanded away and repeated,until the desired smoothness is achieved