The 3D printing (deposition modelling - molten plastic laid down in layers by a print head) is typically quite a low resolution process. It's improved in recent years, so build layers are less visible, but not quite disappeared altogether. The alternative would be to go for a system using laser-cured resin, where the build layers are so fine as to be almost imperceptible. The downside is a much slower build. Unfortunately, to answer your question, the only solutions for improving the surface quality of the parts you have would be sanding and filling, media blasting, or having the parts tumbled in a vibration bowl. None of which are very fast! I'd definitely look at printing some myself in fine resolution if I had the files!
Work out which side goes where , that's the hardest bit lol. The easiest way to tell is the slot the tie wrap goes through at the top ...is towards the back of the grille Then its about ten seconds (literally) to get both in and zipped up.
That's certainly the downside of the technology at present. I reckon the Formlabs printers I use would do a set in about 15 hours, depending on resolution. An alternative - if there was enough interest here - would be vacuum casting. This process makes parts in a silicone mould, producing parts almost as good as injection moulding. It's quite labour intensive though, so the part cost would be higher than deposition modelling parts. Ultimately, injection moulding is the way to go, but general you're looking at around 1000 or so parts before it tends to make economic sense. That's what makes 3D printing so attractive. The parts don't look as good, but in niche low-volume cases like this it means it's possible to create a solution, where previously it might not have been possible.
So I ordered and paid for red ones, even as directed made a note on the order, what did I get today, black ones. Not a happy bunny.
There here, and I have had numerous stuff from Iconic for my Multistrada but these seem to be jinxed. The instructions not only contain spelling mistakes but when reading you can make out what they mean, one part makes no sense to me, the bit where it says “we use the hole about 3 from the back” that and along with me having red grills I got black cable ties, well I was never going to use them, that would look awful. Luckily I have some white ones which are sort of clear, I tied them up completely different to what the “instructions” stated and will see if they stay there, if so they will get painted red. It’s in the details and as I have said everything else from iconic has been excellent quality and worth every penny.
Here are several images (from customer and my own 1200) of what these guards for both pre and post 2015 should look like when Fitted correctly. Just incase anyone has any questions.
Naff all do with dyslexia, it’s about spellcheckers, proof reading, business and clear instructions allowing clients of all abilities to understand. Simples.
Ok al point taken. I’ll make sure you have extra special instructions in future with lots of pictures.
