Some like the texture of layer lines, while others consider them a nonstarter. In this chapter, we talk about what you can do to get the surface finish you want for prints created from filament, which usually have visible layer lines.
Post-processing a resin print, discussed in Chapter 5, is not (primarily) about smoothing the surface, but rather about stabilizing the print and finishing the curing process. Fortunately, their surfaces are created quite smooth to begin with. We will have a few notes about sanding a resin print ...
