Post Processing Machines

 

  1. There are differnet categories of post-processing machines used for 3D printed parts, each serving specific purposes in enhancing the quality, appearance, and   functionality of printed objects. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

  2. Surface Finishing Machines:

    • Sanding and Polishing Machines: These machines smooth out the surface of 3D printed parts, removing layer lines and imperfections to achieve a polished finish.
    • Abrasive Blasting Cabinets: They use abrasive materials like sand or glass beads to blast the surface of parts, removing roughness and improving surface quality.
    • Vibratory Tumblers: Parts are placed in a vibrating chamber with abrasive media, which helps to smooth surfaces and remove imperfections through agitation.

  3. Painting and Coating Machines:

    • Spray Painting Booths: These booths provide controlled environments for spray painting 3D printed parts, ensuring even coating and professional finishes.
    • Dip Coating Systems: Parts are dipped into a coating solution, ensuring uniform coverage and protection of the surface.
    • Powder Coating Systems: A dry powder is electrostatically applied to the surface of parts, then cured under heat to form a durable coating.

  4. Support Removal and Cleaning Machines:

    • Solvent Baths: Parts are immersed in a solvent to dissolve support structures or residual material left from the printing process.
    • Ultrasonic Cleaners: These machines use high-frequency sound waves to agitate a cleaning solution, effectively removing debris and contaminants from the surface of parts.
    • Water Jet Systems: Parts are cleaned using high-pressure water jets, which can remove support material and other residues without damaging the part itself.

  5. Curing and Post-Curing Equipment:

    • UV Curing Chambers: Parts are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light to cure resin-based 3D printed parts, ensuring proper hardening and structural integrity.
    • Heat Curing Ovens: Parts are placed in an oven and subjected to controlled heat to cure materials like thermoplastics or certain resins.

  6. Surface Treatment Machines:

    • Chemical Vapor Smoothing Systems: Parts are exposed to chemical vapors that react with the surface, smoothing out layer lines and creating a uniform finish.
    • Plasma Treatment Systems: Plasma is used to modify the surface properties of parts, improving adhesion for coatings or enhancing surface characteristics.