Post-processing choices for 3D printed parts that need improved appearance, fit, durability, or production documentation.
Custom finishing options to meet your exact specifications are available.
| Plastics | |
|---|---|
| Clear Coat |
Applied to plastic parts to create a clear, glossy finish. Ideal for lenses and other optical applications. |
| Thermal Cure |
Enhance mechanical properties of Accura 5530 and PerForm. This process does make parts more brittle. |
| Plating |
Electroless nickel plating adds strength and durability to plastic parts. |
| Painting |
Parts can be painted to match any Pantone number. For best results, parts are typically sanded and polished before applying paint. |
| Dyeing |
Dyeing is a low-cost option when a material's natural color is not desired. Color options include black, green, red, blue, and yellow. |
| Texture |
Apply a spray texture to mimic a Mold-Tech brand-like finish or improve UV-resistance of SLA parts. |
| Laser Engraving |
Laser engraving can be applied to a raw 3D-printed part or a part that has been coated with Cerakote or paint. Laser engraving ensures crisp, consistent information on each part and is great for logos, part numbers, or serialization. |
| Metals | |
| CNC Machining |
Achieve smooth surface finishes, tighter tolerances, or threading with post-process machining. |
| Cerakote |
Cerakote is a high-quality, rugged coating for a wide variety of printed parts, independent of the printing process you choose. |
| Heat Treatment |
Multiple heat treatments are available to further enhance mechanical properties of metal additive parts. NADCAP certification is available upon request.
|
| Polishing |
Brushed and polish surface finishes are available upon request. |
Options can include sanding, vapor smoothing, bead blasting, dyeing, painting, and cosmetic preparation.
Finishing can support assembly fit, sealing, labeling, or application-specific surface requirements.
Available finishes vary by SLA, SLS, FDM, and metal 3D printing process.
Upload your CAD file and share finish requirements such as color, coating, texture, or marking. We will review the details and help you move from prototype to production.
