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What Is Post-Processing Process & How Does It Work – Post-Processing Services

3D Printing Parts finishing or Parts Post-processing, is the process of utilizing different techniques to alter the surface of 3D Printing products, for improving the appearance and properties like corrosion resistance, tarnish resistance, chemical resistance, wear resistance, and hardness, modifying electrical conductivity, removing burrs or applying specific colors to the additive manufacturing components. It usually through adding a layer of metal or non-metal coating on the exterior of a metallic workpiece, which can also clean the part at the same time. The Post-processing services commonly applied on various 3d printing parts made of Resin, Metal, Engineering Plastic and more materials.

Benefits Of Post-Processing Process

The functions of Post-processing can be summarized as follows:

– Improve the appearance
– Add specific beautiful colors
– Change the luster
– Enhance chemical resistance
– Increase wear resistance
– Limit effects of corrosion
– Reduce friction
– Remove surface defects
– Cleaning the parts
– Serve as a primer coat
– Adjust the sizes

*All values are taken from the documentation provided by the manufacturer of the special material. PTJ3D printing company. No claims are made to the accuracy of these data, as each individual application may vary. If you have any questions, please contact the manufacturer to give specific product information.

Different Types of Post-processing – Post-processing Services Available In China

Do you want your 3d printing parts to be more corrosion-resistant or get a specific look? Post-Processing Services is a essential choice to achieve your design perfectly. PTJ – 3d-printing-china.com is an accomplished Post-Processing parts manufacturer, our workers and craftsman are capable to provide rapid prototype 3d printing services and a wide range of Post-Processing services including aluminum anodizing, painting, passivation, electroplating, powder coating, polishing, black oxide, conversion coating, abrasive blasting, etc. Here are the introductions to different types of Post-Processing, more details please feel free to contact us.

Anodizing

An electrolytic passivation process of forming a thin layer of metal oxide on the exterior of 3d printing metal parts to increase the thickness of the natural oxide layer, protect the metal, add various colors, as well as improve corrosion and abrasion resistance. Aluminum is the most widely anodized material, and the advantages of anodized aluminum components are well known, but many other metals can undergo the process, such as stainless steel, copper, titanium, zinc, and magnesium.

Electroplating

The process of using an electric current to reduce dissolved metal cations so that they form a thin coherent metal coating on an electrode, to change the properties of the metal surface or build up thickness for undersized parts. Chrome plating, nickel plating and more are often applied at China 3D Printing Supplier

Passivation

A common chemical surface treatment method mostly for steel and stainless steel, to use a light coat of protective material to create a shell for enhancing the corrosion resistance or reducing the chemical reactivity. Passivation of stainless steel removes free ironand ferrous contaminants on metal surface with an acid solution to prevent rust.

Painting

The process of spraying paint, pigment, or color to a solid surface as a colored protective layer, and can be done on metal or non-metal 3 d printing components of any shapes, usually applied on resin, aluminum, stainless steel and steel alloy parts. The purpose is to improve aesthetic appearance and prevent corrosion or oxidation.

Powder Coating

The process of placing a functional and decorative finish, which is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder, employs electrostatically and then cured under heat, to create a hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint. The main applications including household appliances, aluminum extrusions, drum hardware, automobile, motorcycle, and bicycle parts.

Heat Treatment

The process through utilizing heating or chilling usually under extreme temperatures to make the metal achieve a certain state or change some characteristics, heat treating techniques including annealing, tempering, hardening, precipitation strengthening, tempering, carburizing, normalizing and quenching.

Satin Finish

Apply a luster between the dull, non-shiny finish of matt materials and the bright and shiny finish of glossy finish. The visual effect is related to the lighting of the environment, satin metal finish is reflective, flat and glossy.

Abrasive blasting

The operation of propelling a stream of abrasive material composed of high-velocity sand-sizes particles against the metal surface under high pressure with blast equipment like air pressure system, to remove surface contaminants, clean metals or increase a texture, then change the smoothness or roughness of surface.

Why Choose 3d-printing-china.com Service

3d-printing-china.com – As an accomplished 3d printing company and Additive manufacturing shop, PTJ has been specialized in OEM 3d printing, custom 3d printing parts production and rapid 3d printing services China for over 10 years and always maintaining the highest standard in delivery speed and reliable quality of precision additive manufacturing components. With the help of high-level technology and efficient equipment, as well as rigorous attitude, we passed the ISO9001:2015 quality certification, which supports the long-term development of Our SLA 3d printing services, SLS 3d printing services, fdm 3d printing services, DLP 3d printing services, SLM 3d printing services, MJF 3d printing services, 3d printing China custom parts and service, small prototype parts customized, etc. 3d-printing-china.com professional 3d printing involves metal 3d printing, plastic 3d printing, and some difficult materials. Our 3d printing products can be utilized in a broad range of industries.

If you are looking for quality 3d printing services near me, our low cost 3d printing process will review the design, build your quote, assess the cost and get your non-metal or metal fabrication parts into production orderly and efficiently.

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It can provide a variety of services such as 3D scanning, 3D modeling, data processing, reverse engineering, 3D printing, post-processing, etc. at the same time

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Free 3D Printing Quote Process

STEP1. Estimate

Upload drawing files (PDF, DXF, IGES, STEP). You can easily register multiple drawings at once with the drawing file batch registration (EDI).

* Supports drawing uploads in file formats “.pdf”, “.jpg”, and “.png”.
* Supports file uploading and loading of 3D (3D) CAD data “.igs” and “.step”.
* Supports file uploading of two-dimensional (2D) CAD data “.dxf” and “.dwg”.

STEP2. Request

Quotation confirmation / order

The shortest estimate from drawing data. Check the quotation on a PC etc. and place an order (order).

* Estimates can be confirmed from the member-only management screen (PC, smartphone, tablet).

STEP3. Production

Started 3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping and production

After accepting the request, Rapid Prototyping and manufacturing work is started by a specialist in 3D Printing,Cnc Machining, prototyping, and equipment.

You can monitor the progress from your PC, smartphone, tablet, etc.

STEP4. Delivery

Finished product inspection / shipping

Processing and production completed. After a strict check, we will promptly deliver to the designated delivery destination. Please look forward to the arrival of the finished product.

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