Digital Light Processing Finishing
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Finishing a digital light processing component improves aesthetics, durability, grip, cleanliness, and performance. It also saves time and resources during assembly. Overall, it is crucial for visual appeal, function, and efficiency.
Finishing Levels
When choosing the perfect digital light processing (DLP) finish for your project, it’s important to consider all the essential factors. By taking the time to determine the intended use of your finished product and carefully considering the various finishing options available, you can ensure that you achieve a successful and high-quality result. Remember to view the material you’re using and your project’s budget and timeline, as these factors will help guide you to the ideal finishing option. With each step taken thoughtfully, you’ll be closer to achieving your vision and creating something exceptional.
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Natural |
Support faces are sanded, and layer lines are visible. |
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Standard |
Support faces are sanded, and the entire part is bead-blasted for a matte/opaque finish with some layer lines visible (black will appear grey). |
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Improved Exterior |
Exterior (cosmetic) surfaces are sanded, and the entire part is bead-blasted for a smooth matte finish. |
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Improved All |
All accessible surfaces are sanded, and the entire part is bead-blasted for a smooth matte finish. |
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Clear |
Natural finish with clear coat. The layer lines are still visible. |
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Improved Clear |
All accessible surfaces are sanded smooth with a clear coat for optimal clarity on transparent materials. |
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Primed Exterior |
Exterior (cosmetic) surfaces are sanded, bead-blasted, and primed grey. |
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Primed All
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All accessible surfaces are sanded, bead-blasted, and primed grey. |
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Painted |
All accessible surfaces are sanded, bead-blasted, primed, and painted (provide a drawing with your paint specifications). |
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Custom |
Custom finish. Let us know if your project requires special finishing. Please fill out our engineer-assisted quote form. |
