Product Finishing & Painting
Process Description:-
The finishing process is primarily adopted in order to enhance the aesthetic appeal and functionality of a raw model. It involves many techniques, ultimately enabling our prototypes to closely emulate production finishes, colours and effects.
Process overview:-
• Build line' removal from SLA / SLS models
• SLA polishing to obtain transparent components
• Product top coating (Spray Painting):-
- Colour matching
- Metallic, Pearl, Flip, Metal-flake
- Clear & Tinted Lacquers
- Gloss, Satin, Matt & range of Textures
- Mirror Chrome Effect
• Metallisation of Plastic components, including SLA & Vacuum
Castings
- Copper
- Silver
- Gold
- Nickel Plated (Can be brushed to simulate Brushed Stainless
Steel)
- Chrome Plated
• Bead Blasting
• Rubdown graphics transfers, Silk screen printing
Applications:-
• Exhibition / presentation models
• Colour exercises
• Photographic models