FINISHING & POST-PROCESSING / FDM
Explore finishing and secondary operations for FDM thermoplastic 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.
FDM · MATERIAL REFERENCE01 / FDM
Prepare the printed part for the agreed finishing route. Identify cosmetic faces and thin features before support removal.
Material & specificationSLA, DLP, FDM. Included or quoted according to geometry
Explore →FDM · PART REFERENCE02 / FDM
Refine accessible surfaces while protecting edges and important features. Agree the cosmetic target and any measured surface requirement.
Material & specificationSLA, FDM. Cosmetic grade and edge preservation defined at quotation
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FDM · MATERIAL REFERENCE03 / FDM
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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FDM · MATERIAL REFERENCE04 / FDM
Review the exact engineering polymer and required material condition. Confirm the thermal cycle and dimensional acceptance requirements before quotation.
Material & specificationSelected engineering polymers. Cycle depends on alloy and specification
Explore →FDM · PART REFERENCE05 / FDM
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
Explore →FDM · PART REFERENCE06 / FDM
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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FDM · PART REFERENCE07 / FDM
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 →FDM · MATERIAL REFERENCE08 / FDM
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 →FDM · MATERIAL REFERENCE09 / FDM
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: SLA, FDM. Cosmetic grade and edge preservation defined at quotation
Explore →Material condition: SLA, SLS, FDM. Color reference, gloss and texture required
Explore →Material condition: Selected engineering polymers. Cycle depends on alloy and specification
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 target appearance must be agreed for the exact material and geometry. Accessible cosmetic surfaces can be discussed, but do not assume a uniform polished result on every face.
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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