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[Allain Saunders]

I want to print a 30 mm diameter handle for a handheld tool, in SLS nylon, and I’m designing the part on Fusion 360. It needs a grip texture that balances ergonomics, durability, and ease of cleaning in a workshop setting (oil, dust exposure). I’m considering knurling, hexagons, or stippling but want to keep it manufacturable and easy to clean. What’s the best approach in Fusion 360 to create an embossed texture that won’t cause issues in printing or post-processing?

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[tobias11]

There are a couple of ways you can tackle it in Fusion 360. You can use the Emboss function or the Thin Extrude function on Fusion 360 to create raised lines in a pattern on the surface of your handle.

I would estimate that a depth of 1 mm, maybe 2 mm at most, is a good trade-off between fidelity in printing but without trapping too much dirt.

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