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FDM 3D printing creates objects by building the object layer by layer. This process leaves artifacts on the surface of the item. Here are a few examples. Layer Lines Top Surface Lines and Artifacts Supported Areas Overhangs There are many ways to hide these artifacts, some more involved than others. Over the years we have tried everything from vapor smoothing, to fillers like bondo. Of all the finishing methods we have tried we prefer resin coating. If done properly resin coating can eliminate ninety percent of the sanding usually necessary to get a smooth injection mold like surface. In addition the resin will add significant strength to the item as well as increase its temperature resistance. Resin coated PLA is stronger, and more temp resistant than ABS, ASA, or PETG! With resin coating the layer height, and surface quality are not very important, as it takes the same amount of work to finish a rough print as it does a very nice one. Preparation Preparing the item for coating is a breeze. After the item is assembled and any adhesives are dry you only need to sand the high spots, and scuff up any smooth or shiny areas to promote adhesion. This can be done with a scotch pad or perhaps 400-600 grit paper. Don't worry about the print lines, or other minor defects the resin will hide most of it. It is important to take your time when coating. The resin will self level to an extent but you will need to catch any runs or drips. Once the resin begins to cure leave it alone! Once cured you can trim drips, bumps, and runs with a razor and then sand it flat. You may want to do a second coat or simply touch up some areas. Be sure to scuff up any areas you want to coat again! NOTE: Thick resin will cover some of the details. To prevent this you can avoid highly detailed areas at first. Then thin the resin to coat the detailed areas. Please consult the manufacturer of the resin you choose for info on thinning it. You will also want to do some small tests before coating your entire item! Epoxy Resin Coating (Our Recommendation!) Epoxy comes in two parts; the resin, and a hardener. The resin is cured by a chemical process, achieved by mixing the two components. Some benefits include: The ability to adjust working time. The ability to adjust viscosity. No UV curing or washing necessary. Epoxy is much more cost effective than UV resin. The cured coating is not brittle. Excellent adhesion. There are many types of 2 part epoxy resins and most will get the job done. We have used table top resin, fiberglass resin, casting resin, UV resin and even cheap ebay resin. Check the manufacturers recommendations for the type and brand you use. Of all the types and brands we have tried we prefer XTC-3D as it is formulated specifically for this process and thus its properties are ideal. We have used if for many years and can verify claims by its maker Smooth-On. More info on the use of XTC-3D can be found here. You can thin XTC-3D with isopropyl alcohol for coating detailed areas. The following video demonstrates how to apply the resin. UV Resin Coating UV resin is a one part resin which is cured by exposure to UV light. Although this is not our preferred method, some find this easier to use than epoxy and so we have included this video for your reference. The main advantage to UV resin is that you do not need to mix it. Simply apply it to the part and cure it. There are a few drawbacks as well. Items produced with UV resin (sla printed), or those coated with it tend to be brittle. It is more difficult to adjust the viscosity. UV resin is significantly more expensive so if you are coating a large item or many items it will get costly. UV resin is not suited to large items or thick applications. You will need a UV light if the sun is not shining. Multiple Coats With any resin you need to take care when applying a second coat. With epoxy it is best to apply a second coat when the undercoat is still slightly tacky. With UV resin you will want to apply thin layers and fully cure each before repeating. After the undercoat is fully cured you will need to scuff up the surface to allow the second coat to properly adhere. After Coating Once the resin is cured you can sand out any imperfections. This is where taking your time while coating will pay off! In addition to removing imperfections, you will need to scuff up the entire item before primer and paint. At this point finishing is similar to any other item.

Most measurements can be taken with a taylors tape. If you do not have one then you can use a string, then measure the string with a measuring tape or ruler. Here are instructions on how to make a homemade caliper for those who do not have one to measure with. https://3dcauldron.com/pages/homemade-calipers This is useful for width measurements such as head, shoulders, ect. NOTE: We only need the measurements relative to the item you are purchasing. Here is a video detailing how to properly take measurements. Head Note: It is more accurate to use calipers and measure width (ear to ear), depth (nose to back), and height (chin to top). Neck Upper Torso Biceps Forearms Stomach Waist Thighs Calves

Materials needed: Cardboard box Razor Knife Ruler or Square Pencil STEP 1 Place your straight edge along your cardboard seam and edge and use your marker to make a line. Make two outlines. STEP 2 Use your cardboard cutter to cut out the two right angle forms. Now you have two arms of a caliper. STEP 3 Attach them together with a paper clip. STEP 4 Hold your cardboard caliper over the area to be measured so that the points of the caliper barely touch the subject. STEP 5 Measure between the arms of the caliper.

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Jetpacks Jetpacks are our specialty. Most jetpacks will take 5-7 days to produce. If you have a file we would be more than happy to print it for you! Bounty Hunter Jetpack | Screen Accurate | Full Size Jetpack | Physical DIY Part Price $59.99 JT-12 Arena Jet Pack Kit Price $59.99 Phoenix Din Djarin Raw DIY Jet Pack Kit | Includes Mount! 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Who We Are W e are more than just another 3D printing service . 3D Cauldron has always focused on production 3D printing. Over the years we have developed techniques which allow us to produce quality items much faster than other print farms. Its not the size of the farm but how you use it! We have been melting plastic for more than 8 years and we are still in love! Sure sometimes it takes a new printer, or a slicer update to keep the romance alive, but there is nothing like working a room full robots 24/7 with no sick leave! Our Mission.. Quest.. Thing... Rocket Surgery Our quest is to bring the wonders of 3D printing to those who do not have a 3D printer. There are thousands of free and open source models available online. Yet for the average Joe, this vast expanse of potential product glory is inaccessible. Are you versed in 3D modeling, printer repair, slicing profiles, material selection, printer repair, printer technology, printer brands, printer repair, and printer repair? No? That's where we come in. No need to get a doctorate in rocket surgery we already got one! We will print it for you! Core Values Service We are known for our excellent customer service. Lets face it without YOU none of this is possible! Quality People are blown away by the quality of our prints. It is our creed that no bad print shall pass! Speed We believe you should get your items fast. Most printing services take a loooooong time. Not us. Get it in days not weeks!