Surface Finishing of 3D Metal Printed Parts
The following are examples of the various surface finishing recipes that we have developed. These can be used for all types of Additive Manufactured materials and technology types, including but not limited to the list below. Each picture indicates a different finishing process that used our equipment and abrasive/polishing media. The roughness average (Ra) is measured in micro-inches. These finishes are industry standard for each material, but we also develop custom finishing recipes to meet your specifications. Let us process your samples and find a result that is right for you.
Surface Finishing: EOS DMLS
DMLS Printed Stainless Steel – Standard Degrees of Finish
The following are examples of Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) printed parts. Each picture indicates a different finishing process that used our equipment and abrasive/polishing media. The roughness average (Ra) is measured in micro-inches. These finishes are industry standard, but we also develop custom finishing recipes to meet your specifications.
As Printed
Ra: 140µin
Water Jet
Ra: 59µin
Process A
Ra: 24µin
Process B
Ra: 11µin
Process C
Ra: 7µin
Process E
Ra: 9µin
Surface Finishing: EOS DMLS
DMLS Printed 17-4 Stainless Steel – Standard Degrees of Finish
As Printed
Ra: 310µin
Water Jet
Ra: 149µin
Process A
Ra: 32µin
Process B
Ra: 19µin
Process C
Ra: 9µin
Process D
Ra: 111µin
Process E
Ra: 109µin
Surface Finishing: EOS DMLS
DMLS Printed Stainless Steel – Standard Degrees of Finish
As Printed
Ra: 400µin
Water Jet
Ra: 63µin
Process B
Ra: 5µin
Surface Finishing: EOS DMLS
DMLS Printed Elementum A1000 Composite Aluminum Alloy – Standard Degrees of Finish
As Printed
Water Jet
Process A
Process B
Process C
Process BB
Surface Finishing: Arcam/GE EBM
EBM Printed Titanium 6AL4V ELI – Standard Degrees of Finish
The following are examples of Electron Beam Melting (EBM) printed parts. Each picture indicates a different finishing process that used our equipment and abrasive/polishing media. The roughness average (Ra) is measured in micro-inches. These finishes are industry standard , but we also develop custom finishing recipes to meet your specifications.
As Printed
Ra: 1140µin
Water Jet
Ra: 444µin
Process A
Ra: 367µin
Process B
Ra: 206µin
Process C
Ra: 34µin
Surface Finishing: ExOne Binder Jet
Binder Jet Printed 316L Stainless Steel – Standard Degrees of Finish
The following are examples of Binder Jet (BJ) printed parts. Each picture indicates a different finishing process that used our equipment and abrasive/polishing media. The roughness average (Ra) is measured in micro-inches. These finishes are industry standard, but we also develop custom finishing recipes to meet your specifications.
As Printed
Process A
Process C
