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Stop Ironing 3D Prints

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Stop Ironing 3D Prints - Hackaday

TL;DR

The article discusses an alternative approach to achieving smooth surfaces on 3D printed parts without relying on the traditional "ironing" technique. Instead of having the print head drag across the top layer and apply additional material, [Make Wonderful Things] uses statistical analysis to find optimal settings that can ensure a smooth finish from the start.