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FINISHING & POST-PROCESSING / COMPARE ALL

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Choose the finish.

Compare the original surface and the finished result before choosing a finishing route.

SELECT YOUR PROCESS

Explore the options.

Metal 3D printing support removal
Metal printed component with supports
WITH SUPPORTSSUPPORTS REMOVED

Support removal

Prepare the printed part for the agreed finishing route.

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Metal 3D printed flow manifold after blasting
As-printed metal 3D printed flow manifold
AS PRINTEDBLASTED

Blasting

Discuss texture and access to functional or cosmetic surfaces.

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CNC-MACHINED BASECK COMPONENT

CNC post-machining

Plan mating faces, bores, threads and critical interfaces.

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A metal printed manifold during a thermal cycle, with warm furnace lighting
A metal printed manifold before a thermal cycle, retaining its printed surface and supports
AS PRINTEDHEAT TREATMENT
Thermal-cycle scene; not a finished-surface comparison.

Heat treatment

Confirm the alloy, condition and any thermal processing requirements.

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Polishing on suitable printed aluminium
An aluminium 3D printed component after support removal, before polishing
AS PRINTEDPOLISHED
Selected external surfaces only.

Polishing

Agree the appearance and measurable surface requirements.

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Anodising on suitable printed aluminium
An aluminium 3D printed component after support removal, before anodising
AS PRINTEDANODISED · Black
Suitable printed aluminium alloys only.
Black

Anodising

Explore colour appearance for suitable aluminium components.

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Electroless nickel plating on suitable printed aluminium
An aluminium 3D printed component after support removal, before electroless nickel plating
AS PRINTEDNICKEL PLATED
Printed aluminium with agreed pretreatment.

Electroless Nickel Plating

Adds a uniform nickel layer for improved wear and corrosion resistance.

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The same cleaned printed stainless steel component; passivation may not visibly change appearance
A cleaned printed stainless steel component before passivation
BEFORE TREATMENTPASSIVATED
Appearance may remain unchanged.

Passivation

Review suitability for the selected stainless steel and specification.

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Powder coating on suitable printed aluminium
An aluminium 3D printed component after support removal, before powder coating
AS PRINTEDPOWDER COATED
Yellow coating; masking to be agreed.

Powder Coating

Adds a durable coloured coating for a uniform finish and improved corrosion resistance.

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Final availability depends on material, geometry and specification. Review the finish with your drawing.

Christina, Director of Sales at CK

Need help choosing a finish 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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PROJECT REVIEW

Tell us what the surface needs to do.

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