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

 

LATEST NEWS

New Flexible SLS Material.

We have added a new, flexible SLS material to our range of available powders.  Follow the link or visit our ‘News' section to find out more.  For a datasheet, please email chris.mccarthy@drumlord.co.uk.

Medical Approval for Resin

Drumlord's standard SLA resin, XC11122 from DSM Somos has received ISO10993-5 and ISO10993-10 approval.  For more information click here to read the press release.