FINISHING & POST-PROCESSING / SLS
Explore finishing and secondary operations for SLS nylon & polymer printing. The exact material, geometry and required result determine compatibility.
Explore finishes ↓THE FINISHING OPTIONS
A process-specific shortlist, not a finishing package. Compatibility and the agreed operations are confirmed with quotation.
Choose the finishing route with your material, cosmetic surfaces and functional requirements in mind. CK will review the finish and inspection scope with your drawing.
NYLON · FINISHING REFERENCE01 / SLS
Discuss the target texture, media and access to functional or cosmetic surfaces. Protect fine details and surfaces that must remain unchanged.
Material & specificationSLS, MJF and selected resins. Media and target appearance confirmed by sample or specification
Explore →SLS · MATERIAL REFERENCE02 / SLS
Specify the colour reference, gloss and texture. Identify masked surfaces and agree sample approval where appearance is critical.
Material & specificationSLA, SLS, FDM. Color reference, gloss and texture required
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NYLON · FINISHING REFERENCE03 / SLS
Explore colour appearance for suitable nylon parts. Agree the colour range, target sample and expectations for the intended application.
Material & specificationSLS / MJF nylon. Color range and fade expectations confirmed per project
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SLS · PART REFERENCE04 / SLS
Plan critical bores, mating faces and interfaces. Include machining allowance, datums and the final dimensional requirements in the CAD and drawing.
Material & specificationCritical printed-plastic features when feasible. Machining allowance and datum strategy should be included in CAD
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SLS · PART REFERENCE05 / SLS
Specify thread size, class and insert type. CK reviews the installation route against the material, geometry and intended use.
Material & specificationHeat-set or press-fit inserts; tapped features where suitable. Thread class and insert specification required
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SLS · PART REFERENCE06 / SLS
Discuss bonding or mechanical assembly for your selected polymer. Define joint locations, alignment and the requirements for the completed assembly.
Material & specificationBonding and mechanical assembly. Joint location and distortion risk reviewed during DFM
Explore →SLS · MATERIAL REFERENCE07 / SLS
Supply the artwork, location, size and colour requirements. Surface compatibility and adhesion expectations are reviewed with your project.
Material & specificationPainted and molded surfaces. Artwork and adhesion requirements required
Explore →SLS · MATERIAL REFERENCE08 / SLS
Identify critical dimensions and the required reporting scope. Agree the sampling plan and document requirements during quotation.
Material & specificationDimensional report on request. Scope, sampling plan and certificate type quoted separately
Explore →This is a process-specific shortlist, not a finishing package. Read each material condition; not every option applies to every grade. The quotation defines the agreed operations.
Material condition: SLS, MJF and selected resins. Media and target appearance confirmed by sample or specification
Explore →Material condition: SLA, SLS, FDM. Color reference, gloss and texture required
Explore →Material condition: SLS / MJF nylon. Color range and fade expectations confirmed per project
Explore →Material condition: Critical printed-plastic features when feasible. Machining allowance and datum strategy should be included in CAD
Explore →Material condition: Heat-set or press-fit inserts; tapped features where suitable. Thread class and insert specification required
Explore →Material condition: Bonding and mechanical assembly. Joint location and distortion risk reviewed during DFM
Explore →Material condition: Painted and molded surfaces. Artwork and adhesion requirements required
Explore →Material condition: Dimensional report on request. Scope, sampling plan and certificate type quoted separately
Explore →A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS
Practical questions about finishing, samples and specifications.
Talk to our team →No. The exact grade, geometry, surface access and intended use determine suitability. This is a process-specific shortlist, not an automatic finishing package. The quotation confirms the agreed operations.
No. Agree a representative physical sample when appearance is critical.
The surrounding powder supports the build. Cleaning and powder removal are distinct from removing solid support structures from a resin print.
Send the model, any controlled drawing and a parts list. Include the exact material, quantity, target appearance, colour reference, masked areas and critical dimensions.
Material removal, coating buildup and thermal processing may affect features. Specify whether acceptance dimensions apply before or after finishing, and identify protected bores, threads and mating faces.
Discuss the complete route with CK. Compatibility and sequence are reviewed for the selected material, surfaces and required result.
Request a representative sample at quotation when colour, gloss or texture is important. The scope, cost and timing are agreed for your project.
Speak with Christina, our Director of Sales, about finishing options that match your material, surface requirements and intended use.
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