Post Processing

Vapor Smoothing Finish Options For 3D Printed Parts

The Vapor Smoothing process is a chemical surface smoothing method that improves the part performance, seals the surface, and offers a smooth / glossy look and feel. One of the popular applications for this finish is smoothing TPU nesting that will be holding parts with extremely delicate class A finish’s like Matte Black. The smoothing […]

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Level 5 – Cerakote

Layer lines removed through sanding of entire part. Part is then coated in Cerakote. Cost: $$$$ Want to find out more about using Cerakote on 3D Printed parts? Check out our dedicated page on this amazing coating and what is can do!

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Level 4 – Paint Prep

Layer lines removed through sanding of entire part. Part is prepared for painting with primer. Cost: $$$$

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Level 3 – Mold Master

Layer lines removed through sanding of entire part. Bead blast applied to entire part for uniform finish. Part can be used as a master for cast urethan tooling. Cost: $$$

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Level 2 – Matte Finish

Support surfaces are sanded, parts are lightly sanded in all rough areas. Bead blast applied to entire part for uniform finish. Cost: $$

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Level 1 – Support Sanding

Excess material is cleaned off part, supports (if any are present) are removed. Rough support surfaces are sanded smooth. Unless specified this is the finish all parts we print are shipped with. Cost: $

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Clear – Level 3 Optical Coat

Layer lines removed from the entire part by hand sanding, Part is then clear coated and its as close to being optically clear* as is possible. The clear coat can also be tinted to give color to the clear parts. Cost: $$$$

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Clear – Level 0 Strip & Ship

Excess resin is cleaned off the parts and supports are removed. Support surfaces are not sanded and are left rough. Part is transparent but layer lines are visible and looking through the part will be blurry. Unless specified this is the finish all clear parts we print are shipped with. Cost: FREE

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Clear – Level 1 Bead Blast

Support surfaces are sanded. Bead blast applied to entire part for uniform finish. Parts have a smoked appearance like a milk jug. Cost: $

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Using Cerakote On 3D Printed Parts

Cerakote is a Polymer-Ceramic Composite coating and Cerakote on 3D printed parts is extremely durable due to this ceramic content. The unique formulation used for Cerakote ceramic coating enhances a number of physical performance properties including abrasion/wear resistance, corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, impact strength, and hardness. Each of these properties is rigorously tested to guarantee […]

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