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Description
Electroplated Copper Detail Ring
A decorative ring designed specifically for partial copper electroplating.
The grooves on the sides are intentionally modeled as plating areas. After printing, these recessed sections can be coated with a thick copper layer and then sanded back flush with the surface. This creates a clean copper inlay effect while the rest of the ring remains in the printed base material.
Recommended finishing process
Print the ring in resin or another material suitable for detailed post-processing.
After printing and cleaning, apply a conductive coating only to the side grooves. These areas should then be copper electroplated with approximately 300 µm of copper.
Once the copper layer is thick enough, carefully sand the sides flat until the copper is flush with the surrounding surface. This creates a smooth planar finish with visible copper inlays in the grooves.
Notes
This model is intended for makers who already have experience with electroplating or electroforming 3D prints.
The copper layer needs to be built up thick enough so it can be sanded back without removing the inlay completely. For best results, take your time during plating and use progressively finer sanding steps during finishing.
License
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