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Acetone

Term · Additive manufacturing and 3D printing · MLC-T-ADM-000008

A common organic solvent used in additive manufacturing, particularly for post-processing parts made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic. It can be used to smooth the surface of ABS prints through vapor polishing, dissolving the outermost layer to create a glossy finish. Acetone is a highly volatile and flammable liquid.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ADM-000008
FieldAdditive manufacturing and 3D printing
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000008",
  "term": "Acetone",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "A common organic solvent used in additive manufacturing, particularly for post-processing parts made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic. It can be used to smooth the surface of ABS prints through vapor polishing, dissolving the outermost layer to create a glossy finish. Acetone is a highly volatile and flammable liquid.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/acetone/"
}

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