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points by lp92 17 hours ago | 0 comments

Use a Matte filament, proper print settings, and low layer heights and you really won't be able to see the layer lines easily.

What FDM printer are you using?

[–] 0xb0565e486 16 hours ago

Ender v3 plus on matte PLA filament and 0.12 layer heights seems to be what have yielded the best result for me, but layer lines are definitely still visible.

The feel to the touch and the sound it makes (ex: sliding parts) is definitively another gripe I have.

[–] lp92 13 hours ago

Yeah you will still feel the layer lines. You could try Nylon if you're looking for a smoother feel. But the layer lines will still feel rough. Resin would be a bit better in that regard depending on the resin you use. Just keep in mind many of the resins are very brittle. So depending on your application, resin may not be suitable.

[–] 0xb0565e486 9 hours ago

Thanks, appreciate the ideas here! Didn't know resin would/could be brittle. Will look into that :)