Chemical smoothed Surfaces
Smooth, durable, and production-ready – surface finishing for 3D printing
As a full-service provider, 1zu1scale offers the entire process chain in-house—from automatic compaction blasting and chemical smoothing to subsequent printing or painting processes. This means customers get everything from a single source, without external interfaces and with maximum efficiency.
3D Printed Parts smooth, functional, ready for Market
The surface determines the function, feel, and further processing options of 3D-printed components. With chemical smoothing at 1zu1scale, laser-sintered components made of polyamide (PA11, PA12) can be brought to a level close to that of series injection molding. The components benefit from smoother surfaces, better sliding properties, and optimized conditions for subsequent finishing steps—all while maintaining full dimensional accuracy.
Best Practices – now available as a complete Solution from 1zu1scale
At 1zu1scale, we rely on proven technologies combined with state-of-the-art internal process control: automatic compaction blasting with the DyeMansion Powershot DUAL Performance optimally prepares the components for chemical smoothing based on AMT's PostPro SF100 system.
The chemical process transforms surfaces that previously had a rough texture into microscopically smooth, high-quality components. Threads run more smoothly into each other, fasteners and gears glide cleanly, and printing processes such as dyeing, painting, or barcode application can be carried out with precision. Sterilizable materials (PA11, PA12) can be used for medical applications.
Advantages at a Glance
- Smooth, pleasant-feeling surface for all 3D-printed components
- Improved mechanical properties: increased flexural and tensile strength
- Optimized finishing: more precise dyeing, painting, and printing (barcodes)
- Easy cleaning & maximum cleanliness
- Compatible with sterilizable materials (PA11, PA12) for medical technology applications
- Close to series production & dimensionally stable: smoothing without compromising tolerances
- Everything from a single source: shot peening, smoothing, and post-processing available in-house
Potential for your Ideas
As a full-service provider, 1zu1scale enables the flexible and efficient use of established surface finishing techniques. Customers benefit from a complete internal process chain, fast turnaround times, and optimal quality—perfect for pilot series, small series, and individual 3D-printed components.