adding 'grain' to surfaces

[Joey68tc]

I would like to add some 3D 'grain' like surface finish to my part.  This particular part has multiple surfaces, with radius'd edges, and of course I would like the same 3D 'grain' on all surfaces/edges.  Any leads appreciated.

Thnx  Tom in VA    basic/mid level user

[TrippyLighting]

Is this for visual representation only or does it need to be actual geometry to be represented in a 3D print (for example)?

[Joey68tc]

actual geometry in the 3D printed part...

[TrippyLighting]

Fusion 360 does not natively support displacement mapping. However, I believe there is some functionality in Autodesk Meshmixer for this.

[hfcandrew]

MM cannot do this, however Blender is very good at this.

[TrippyLighting]

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@hfcandrew wrote:

MM cannot do this, however Blender is very good at this.

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Agreed, and I would have suggested it as well. But getting displacement mapping to work on imported geometry is not a beginner project. You might have to re-mesh it and that alone can be a challenge.

[Joey68tc]

Thnx guys, sounds tricky, as expected.