
Blending a Bonded Seam on a Split 3D Printed Model
Check alignment before filler work and use a contour guide across both sides of the seam. Support the cured bond line and its surrounding compound curvature with an internal support bridge under the bonded shell. Control bond cure, backing shape, pass width and reference marks away from the joint. Stop if the seam becomes a valley, a nearby panel line fades or the shell flexes under contact.
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