Before Post-Processing

watch component before post-processing

After Post-Processing

Watch component after processing

Objective

SLS Polypropylene secondary smoothing process.  Bel Air completed testing of surface finishing and coating for the customer to help them make educated decisions to best choose the printing technologies. Plastic Polypropylene materials post process to a molded finish.

Industry3D Printed Post Process – Plastics
Part DescriptionTypical service provider assortment
3D Printing TechnologySLS
MaterialPlastic Polypropylene
Process TechnologyEvaluation of Different Process Methods
Equipment TypeHigh energy

If you are unsure what equipment and media you require to achieve your desired surface finish, then send us your part, and we will evaluate it and provide you with a metrology report.