How to Make Prints Waterproof
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Waterproof 3D Print: How to Make Prints Waterproof
Waterproof means that water won’t affect the part, while watertight means that water can neither enter nor escape the part
PLA isn’t known as the most waterproof material, but it should work. In particular, it should work fine as long as it’s interacting with cold rather than hot water
3D printing models with a flow rate of 150%, a large layer height and a wide nozzle diameter works very well to create waterproof and airtight models
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Use a known water-resistant filament
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print larger layers
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Increase the thickness of the exterior,
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Increase your flow rate/extrusion multiplier
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Use a wider 3D printing nozzle such as a 0.6mm or even a 1mm nozzle
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Increase your infill percentage/density to fill the model more
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for the most part, you should be good if you print a model in PLA that you think could be rained on or even completely covered in water for hours or even days