Stratasys FDM 3D Printing

FDM post-build tutorials & options:

Sterilizing your parts

Inserting hardware post-build

Finishing options

Solvent smoothing

Painting your part

What is the replacement option for the finishing touch smoothing station? I see that it is set to be no longer supported as of 30 Nov 19

I am not finding anything on the website. I would like to be able to smooth out our ABS parts that we use for poured urethane castings.

Hi Bob,

Great question. We're working right now to get you the best possible answer on this.

For ABS parts, use acetone to smooth the layer lines.  It also functions as a cold-fusion method for bonding ABS parts.

This article has a good instruction.

Hi Bob, thanks for posting! Please take a look at the alternative options for finishing FDM parts on our Best Practices site: http://www.stratasys.com/resources/best-practices 

If you have additional questions, you can reach out to one of our Applications Engineers directly through our Customer Support site. 

As a note, when looking at alternatives to the smoothing station, be cautious of systems that use acetone. There can be significant health risks associated with the heating of that chemical. Thank you again!