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Modelling => Tips, Tools & Techniques => Topic started by: ChalkLine on December 12, 2024, 04:23:46 PM

Title: How to bend 3D-printed resin?
Post by: ChalkLine 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?

Title: Re: How to bend 3D-printed resin?
Post by: Frank3k 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.

Title: Re: How to bend 3D-printed resin?
Post by: Buzzbomb 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.