
Finishing a 3D Printed Hose Barb Without Flattening Seal Ribs
Use transfer color and the specified hose to identify a real obstruction rather than sanding every rib. Support the work with a collet-style soft support around the fitting base that leaves the barb unloaded. Control rib profile, fitting axis, hose material, local heat and dust containment. Stop when a peak develops a flat, a root gains a notch or the hose fit becomes uneven around the circumference.
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