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Assigning transparency for PolyJet in GrabCAD Print

Naftali Eder
in 3D Printing
9 0 Beginner
GrabCAD Print for PolyJet offers a number of settings to achieve transparency. Several factors determine which options to use, and which options are enabled. Depending on the specific needs and circumstances, you can utilize the transparency slider, the Alpha input channel, the Translucent checkbox, various digital materials (DMs), or direct VeroClear assignment. This tutorial will explain what each transparency setting in GrabCAD Print does and how each works, so users can understand their options and the differences between them.
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How to Get Better 3D Printed Transparent Parts

GrabCAD Tutorials
in 3D Printing
6 0 Intermediate
Printing with VeroClear model material makes translucent both possible and practical. With a little post-processing, you can control the degree of model transparency. The clarity of VeroClear parts will improve after one to two days in an office environment due to the exposure of white light. The following is brought to you by Stratasys.
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The New Vivid Materials: Why Should I Use Them?

Alexa Nahum
in 3D Printing
3 1 Beginner
Stratasys® recently rolled out some new vivid materials for the J750™/J735™ and Connex3 printers. This tutorial will explain what new capabilities these vivids offer and some different ideas for applications. We will be posting a second tutorial that will walk through how to print with the materials.
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Transparency Considerations for STL, VRML & OBJ Files

Naftali Eder
in 3D Printing
1 0 Beginner
In previous tutorials in this series, we explained the capabilities of STL, VRML, and OBJ files for 3D printing. In this tutorial, we will explain how to optimize transparency for these three files types.
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