In a previous article I shared,[3D Printing Application] Honey, I made the product transparent! I introduced how to make objects more transparent by applying AB glue. Today, I'll share how to increase transparency by adjusting 3D printer parameters.
Machine used: Ultimaker2 3D printer
Nozzle diameter: 0.6mm (Olsson Block)
Layer height: 0.3mm
Wall thickness: 0.6mm (one perimeter)
The parameters affecting transparency are layer height, nozzle diameter, and wall thickness. The rounder the shape of each printed filament line, the less light is refracted. Therefore, a higher layer height and a larger nozzle diameter can increase transparency. A thicker wall means more perimeters are printed, which increases light refraction and reduces transparency. So, a thinner wall thickness provides better transparency.
The image below shows the effect of different wall thicknesses:
Machine used: Ultimaker2 3D printer
Nozzle diameter: 0.4mm (Olsson Block)
Layer height: 0.2mm
Wall thickness: Left 0.4mm (one perimeter); Right 0.8mm (two perimeters)
The image above clearly shows the differences caused by wall thickness.
I hope the above text and images provide a better understanding of transparent 3D printing materials!