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FINISHING TECHNIQUES

To maximize the application of prototypes 3DPD offers various finish options on the prototypes as detailed.

Standard Finish:
“Fast and Cheap”SLA - Epoxy parts are stripped of uncured liquid resin, minimal sanding on support surfaces, UV post cure.SLS - Nylon parts are dusted to remove free nylon powder & mildly bead blasted.FDM - ABS parts. The water-soluble supports are removed automatically in a water tank & parts are mildly sanded.Silicone rubber molded - PU parts. Gates, runners, raisers & flashes are trimmed.
Polish Finish:
As us how. (hot button which will take to email option)
Primer Finish:
“Mold master finish”Standard finish + additional sanding and filling. Parts are primed (gray). This finish is ideal for “paint-ready” parts or for parts that are going to be used for RTV (cast urethane) molding. All prototypes can be primed.
Chrome Plating:
Polish finish + the application of a chrome paint. This is available in silver.

Color Dye:

 


Painting:

Available only with silicone rubber molded parts. They can be dyed in an array of colors without changing the overall size of the part.

Available for all - SLA, SLS, FDM & silicone rubber molded parts. The parts are primed & then the desired colour is painted. This will give the highest level of aesthetic feel for the prototypes. The paint used in PU paint from MRF, ICI & Sandox.