Author Topic: How to bend 3D-printed resin?  (Read 1290 times)

Offline ChalkLine

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How to bend 3D-printed resin?
« on: December 12, 2024, 04:23:46 PM »
I have some railway rails I'd like to bend, can anyone think of a way to do it?

Offline Frank3k

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Re: How to bend 3D-printed resin?
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2024, 12:32:55 AM »
If they're solid (not a hollow print) they should bend with heat - either from a hot air gun (even a hair dryer) hot water or any gentle, controllable heat source.

Offline Buzzbomb

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Re: How to bend 3D-printed resin?
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2024, 01:02:58 PM »
Yep what Frank said.

I have done the same for slight bends on 3D figure arms, but you will need to direct the heat a bit more accurately. Hot water works as well.
« Last Edit: December 13, 2024, 01:06:04 PM by Buzzbomb »