Surface Finishing
Surface finishing is a post-processing additive service that refines raw 3D printed components through vapor smoothing, bead blasting, chemical sealing, and thermal annealing to achieve injection-mold-like cosmetic textures, non-porous fluid-tight surfaces, and enhanced mechanical durability for end-use assemblies.
Micro-glass bead blasting, support removal, and thermal annealing for production-grade surface textures.
What is Surface Finishing and how does it accelerate engineering verification?
Post-processing transforms raw additive components into production-grade end-use parts. We offer specialized mechanical finishing treatments to achieve clean, uniform matte textures and reliable mechanical stability.
WHAT THIS SERVICE IS GOOD FOR
APPLICABLE PROCESSES
Engineering polymers configured for this manufacturing workflow:
Frequently Asked Questions About Surface Finishing
Engineering specifications, achievable tolerances, and manufacturing workflows for Surface Finishing.
What is the turnaround time for Surface Finishing?
Turnaround for Surface Finishing is included in standard lead time. Standard prototype runs typically dispatch within 3–5 business days following CAD validation. International courier delivery reaches worldwide destinations in an additional 3–7 business days worldwide via tracked express air courier partners.
What manufacturing tolerances does Layerium Labs achieve for Surface Finishing?
Standard achievable tolerances are ±0.2 mm (or ±0.2%) for industrial FDM systems and ±0.05 mm to ±0.1 mm for high-resolution stereolithography (SLA). Critical fit dimensions are verified during our upfront engineering DFM review.
What CAD formats are supported for Surface Finishing?
Layerium Labs accepts standard engineering CAD formats: STEP/STP, STL, 3MF, OBJ, DXF, PDF, ZIP, up to 50 MB per file. Native STEP and 3MF formats are recommended to preserve true geometric surfaces and orientation.
How does Layerium Labs protect client intellectual property and CAD designs?
Layerium Labs signs bilateral Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) prior to CAD transmission upon request. All uploaded engineering drawings, 3D models, and proprietary CAD geometries are stored in access-controlled private storage, accessed exclusively by technical engineers, and never shared or used to train AI models.