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Production Finishing for High-Quality Parts & Products

When it comes to additive manufacturing, finishing or post-processing is just as important as the design and printing stages to produce ready-to-use parts and products. Finishing can bring many improvements, such as better aesthetics, geometric accuracy, mechanical functionalities and properties, desired surface features, and improved part quality.

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Natural Finish
Dyed Black
Dyed Black
Vapor Smoothed

Surface Smoothing

  • Standard Finish: Matte grey is the natural finish of MJF parts. Parts can be dyed black free of charge or finished with AMT PostPro vapor smoothing technology.
  • AMT PostPro Vapor Smoothing: 
    • Fully automated finishing solution for MJF parts
    • Delivers a surface quality close to injection molding
    • Preserves mechanical properties of 3D printed polymers
    • Enhances surface impermeability for easier cleaning, dyeing, and coating
  • Compatibility: Vapor smoothing also available for Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
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DyeMansion DeepDye Color (DDC)

  • Industrial-Grade Coloration: DyeMansion DM60 delivers consistent, repeatable pigmentation for 3D printed parts.

  • Deep Pigment Penetration: Uses heat and pressure to infuse color into the surface pores, reaching areas spray painting can’t.

  • Durable, UV-Stable Colors: Produces long-lasting hues that resist fading, chipping, and wear.

  • End-Use Ready: Maintains mechanical properties, making parts both functional and visually appealing for consumer-facing products.

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Color swatches for PA12 and PA11 nylon parts dyed with DyeMansion DeepDye Color (DDC) technology. The image displays 17 color options in labeled shield shapes on a dark background, including Black 01, Ash 50, Stone 51, Grape 52, Royal 53, Denim 54, Petrol 55, Turquoise 56, Forest 57, Meadow 58, Camel 59, Brick 60, Bubblegum 61, Hibiscus 62, Ruby Red 63, Burgundy 64, and Chocolate 65. These colors represent UV-stable, wear-resistant pigmentation applied using the DM60 system for durable and aesthetic end-use parts.
PA12 and PA11 Nylon Colors Starting from a Grey Base
Color swatches for PA12W nylon parts dyed using DyeMansion DeepDye Color (DDC) technology starting from a white base. The image displays 20 labeled shield-shaped color options, including Black 01, Cloudy 80, Cacao 81, Fair Skin 82, Very Peri 83, Violet 84, Paradise 85, HP Blue 86, Ocean 87, Avocado 88, Dark Green 89, Lipstick 90, Cherry 91, Peony Pink 92, Rose 93, Fresh Orange 94, and Lemon 95. These UV-stable, abrasion-resistant colors are applied via the DyeMansion DM60 system, ensuring deep pigment penetration and long-lasting results for consumer-grade, end-use parts.
PA12W Nylon Colors Starting from a White Base
TPU Colors Starting from a Grey Base
MJF Parts with Engineered Coatings for Yota MD

Engineered Coatings

Available in a wide variety of colors, Cerakote® engineered coatings are a practical long-term solution for finishing Multi Jet Fusion parts.

The distinctive polymer-ceramic technology of the coatings can enhance the performance and physical characteristics of polymer MJF parts including:

  • Hydrophobic properties (repels water and prevents water absorption
  • Chemical resistance to acids and solvents
  • Abrasion resistance
  • Heat protection of the surface
  • Harder, more durable finish
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Custom Finishes

Turn your product idea into a realistic “show” model with a high-quality custom finish simulating the look and feel of a production piece. Custom finishes are ideal for engineering proof of design, investor meetings, marketing materials, trade shows, photo shoots, focus groups, and more.

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Assembly

From snap-fits to adhesive bonding to heat-set inserts, there are various techniques to assembly products, parts with multiple components, or one part too large for a single printer.

Our team of engineers will help you determine the appropriate mechanical and electrical assembly method to ensure cost-effective and on-time fabrication of your finished parts and products.

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Benefits of 3D Printing Finishing

various colored products

Improved Aesthetics

 Achieve a refined, uniform look with matte finishes, color dyeing, or smoothing.

Durability & Strength

Enhance resistance to wear, moisture, and environmental stress such as heat or cold. Some coatings may also provide water-proof and chemical resistance effects.

Color & Branding

Match your product’s visual identity with custom engineered coatings and deep dye options. Using pressure and heat, our finishing infiltrates color pigments into the pores of the surface and reaches areas that cannot be covered with spray painting or pot dyeing.

Production-Ready Performance

 Bring parts to spec with functional, clean finishes that meet manufacturing standards.

Surface Smoothing

Our fully-automated smoothing solution creates beautifully looking MJF parts with a surface quality approaching injection molding without degrading the mechanical properties of 3D printed polymers.

How Our 3D Printing Post Processing Works

Consultation

We evaluate your project goals to recommend the ideal finishing approach.

Processing

Your parts are finished using selected techniques: dyeing, vapor smoothing, sanding, or coating.

Final Inspection

Each part is quality-checked to ensure consistency, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish integrity.

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Our post-processing team is here to help you finish strong. Get in touch today to discuss your next production run or prototype batch.

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Additional 3D Printing Services

HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)

Fast, detailed, production-grade nylon parts

Stereolithography (SLA)

Ultra-smooth, highly detailed prototypes

Product Design & Engineering

We turn ideas into functional products with precision & efficiency.

Post Processing & Finishing

Painting, vapor smoothing, dyeing, and more

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