Picked this up again. The parts need a good amount of clear up & a certain amount of fettling to get the best fit................
The rotary tool cutters are a really useful accessory, making short work of reducing thicknesses, taking corners off. I did try using a sanding drum, but that heats the PLA up too quickly & melts the surfaces. Cutting tools are the rule, but you end up with a right mess.
I'm using Loctite - minimal on the outside, liberally on the inside, and kicker to really speed up the setting. Still going to need filler, but nothing more than making a limited run kit! There has been a certain amount of warping on some parts, so clampng bits & applying CA is needed. the kicker really helps
Dave
The rotary tool cutters are a really useful accessory, making short work of reducing thicknesses, taking corners off. I did try using a sanding drum, but that heats the PLA up too quickly & melts the surfaces. Cutting tools are the rule, but you end up with a right mess.
I'm using Loctite - minimal on the outside, liberally on the inside, and kicker to really speed up the setting. Still going to need filler, but nothing more than making a limited run kit! There has been a certain amount of warping on some parts, so clampng bits & applying CA is needed. the kicker really helps
Dave