A Gambit Works Company
DeWys Engineering Cerakote Express Forerunner 3D Printing

Durable End Use Finishes

Surface Smoothing

Optically Clear Parts

Have you had issues with 3D printed parts in the past looking... well, 3D printed?

With our in-house model maker and coatings team we can make that part look and feel like a traditionally manufactured component that is ready to be used in the real world, not just sit under glass at a trade show.

Are your parts failing from...

  • Rough textures and layer lines?
  • Paint coming off the part?
  • Lack of finish options?
  • Cost prohibitive manual finishing operations?

Yeah... We Can Fix That!

These are some of the services and processes we can perform after your part is printed:

part surfacing with bead blasting

Part Surface Smoothing Options

Parts can be smoothed to remove layer lines and improve surface finish to make them look less printed and more ready for the challenges of end use in the real world.

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3d printed part coating with cerekote

Part Coating Options

We can apply Cerakote. various automotive paints, and MIL SPEC coating systems to any of the parts we print.

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post processing and assembly for 3d printed parts

Value Added Secondary Operations

We offer many additional services like installing heat set inserts, tapped holes, assembly / kitting, laser etching, and more.

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finishing clear 3d printed parts

Clear Part Finishing

We offer a range of finish options for clear parts like light pipes and lenses.

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Trusted By Companies Like Yours:

Applying various finishes to 3D Printed parts has always been an important side of the services offered here at Forerunner 3D, but as more and more end use parts are now being manufactured using 3D printing and additive manufacturing it has taken even more importance. We have worked to stay at the forefront as new finishing techniques have become available and have even blazed a few trails of our own by being the first 3D Printing company in the United States to offer Cerakote finishes as an in-house service to our customers.

Working with Forerunner 3D is Effortless

1

Reach out, let us know what you are working on and how we can help.

2

We'll execute your vision, finishing the parts to your specifications.

3

We will deliver the finished products to you quickly.

What Our Customers Are Saying:

Eager for More Projects

"Thanks again for all the help on this project and we are eager to get started on more with you and the Forerunner 3D team."

Outdoor Recreation Customer

Project Manager

Knowledgeable, Cutting-Edge, and Reliable

"The crew at Forerunner has been very knowledgeable and cutting edge in my multiple interactions with them. I've been regularly impressed with the quality of work, promptness of jobs, and overall responsiveness from all their employees. Not only do these folks know there stuff, they're also good people! Highly recommend Forerunner and looking forward to working with them again in the future."

Manufacturer

Project Manager

Unmatched Prototyping and Expertise

"Local shop great for their reverse engineering capabilities and expertise with 3D printing solutions. The F3DP team is incredibly competent with their services and strive for high quality work. I have worked with them through multiple companies - their prototyping/production capabilities are unmatched in West Michigan along with being very easy and enjoyable to work with."

Foundry Customer

Project Manager

A Gambit Works Company
DeWys Engineering Cerakote Express Forerunner 3D Printing
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