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Exposed surfaces

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Exposed surfaces

Postby Pico on Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:46 pm

What is the significance of determining exposed surfaces when working with extrusions?
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Re: Exposed surfaces

Postby Cindy on Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:16 pm

Noting exposed surfaces on prints provide key information for the extruder. This information defines the surface area to give special attention and protection to during the extrusion process for either or both cosmetic and functionality reasons.
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Re: Exposed surfaces

Postby AlumPhys on Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:41 am

It will also help determine which way the opening in the die is orientated. If you call out an "A" surface on exposed surfaces, the extruder more than likely will run that side facing up, rather than having exposure to kevlar rollers, belts or carbon blocks on the table.
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