Printed Text: Recessed or Raised?
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 2:17 pm
I need to add labels to the side of a print, similar to the "Maker Gear" text on the test bracelet that they recommend for your first print. That text comes out pretty well, and is 9 mm tall. I'm going to try for 8 mm tall letters.
Both in terms of readability and printability, is there any particular advantage to doing the letters raised vs recessed?
To make them stand out more, I was originally thinking about making them recessed & filling the text, or at least running a fine point marker around in the grooves. However, I've had problems labeling test parts with a marker because the thin ink tends to wick along the grooves between layers. Trying to clean it up with alcohol just makes things worse. With raised lettering, I could put down a thin coat of more viscous paint on a surface & then press the raised lettering into the paint.
Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Both in terms of readability and printability, is there any particular advantage to doing the letters raised vs recessed?
To make them stand out more, I was originally thinking about making them recessed & filling the text, or at least running a fine point marker around in the grooves. However, I've had problems labeling test parts with a marker because the thin ink tends to wick along the grooves between layers. Trying to clean it up with alcohol just makes things worse. With raised lettering, I could put down a thin coat of more viscous paint on a surface & then press the raised lettering into the paint.
Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks!