Smoothing ABS parts

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http://blog.reprap.org/2013/02/vapor-treating-abs-rp-parts.html
http://www.buildlog.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1921&p=18037#p18037

A great technique to finish your ABS printed parts.

Make sure you are informed about the safety issues.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetone

Another take on post processing is this tool:

The Reifener.

This little machine can be used to smooth ABS and also PLA
for PLA they use a diluted MEK solvent. So make sure that you know the health risks before you start to smooth your objects. A general rule is that anything that disolves plastics also dissolves braincells. These are petrochemical tools and materials.

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