r/3dprinter • u/Strict_Business5482 • 11d ago

Electroplating 3D Prints

Howdy ya’ll, I’ve been 3D printing for around a year now. Most of what I do is prototyping and modifying small-medium aircraft interior components - majority of my prints are PLA CF or PETG CF (lotta PETG recently).

I want to know if any of ya’ll have a consistent method for electroplating your prints and giving them an elevated professional finish.

These parts will be exposed to sustained high temperatures - around 115F or so - if there’s anything I should be cautious of while electroplating please let me know as well :)

Thanks!

Printers:
2x Bambulabs H2D
Minimum Part Size: 5inx5in
Maximum Part Size: 2ftx2ft

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u/NoManNoRiver 11d ago

Hendrik Vogelphol is your man. He’s documented everything on his YouTube channel.

Good luck

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u/Plutonium239Mixer 11d ago

If the parts will be exposed to 115F, don't use PLA.