Surface finishing

Surface finishing can significantly change both the appearance and the properties of the final part. Depending on the required result, we can provide painting, staining, lacquering, texturing or other finishing operations. The part can then be ready for presentation, assembly or direct end use.

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Types of surface finishes

With surface finishing we can give a part the required appearance, colour, texture or final surface quality. Depending on the material and use of the part, we offer several finishing methods – from painting and staining to lacquering and texturing.

With painting we can give a part the required shade and a more uniform final appearance. It is especially suitable where a part should visually fit into the product, distinguish functional parts or simply look more professional.

55 shades in stock as standard
Custom RAL shade mixing available
Matte and glossy finish
Protective lacquer available
Suitable for prototypes and end-use parts

The shade may be affected by the base colour
Complex geometries make even spraying harder
The surface may be damaged under stress
Acrylic paints have lower chemical resistance
1K or 2K lacquer increases durability
Spraying affects precise mating surfaces

Final covers and visible parts
Coloured prototypes
Presentation models
Colour coding of components
Parts intended for assembly into the final product

Technical parameters

Surface finishes give products their final appearance, improve their properties and adapt them to a specific use. We offer painting, staining and texturing.

Standard shades

55+

Custom colour

RAL on request

Surface

Matte / glossy

Protective layer

Acrylic / 1K / 2K lacquer

Staining changes the appearance of a part's surface without creating a thick covering layer. It is mainly used to unify colour, highlight details and achieve a cleaner final look while keeping the character of the surface.

Colouring without a noticeable covering layer
Details and geometry are preserved
Uniform black appearance
Suitable for intricate parts too
Subsequent lacquering possible

Currently available in black
It is not a protective coating
Higher durability can be added with lacquer

Black functional parts
Covers and visible components
SLS parts
Small and medium series
Parts intended for further assembly

Technical parameters

Surface finishes give products their final appearance, improve their properties and adapt them to a specific use. We offer painting, staining and texturing.

Colour

Black

Application method

Immersion in solution

Finish type

Surface colouring

Protective lacquer

Optional

We can apply a texture directly to the 3D model before printing, according to the required pattern or look. This gives the part a fine, more pronounced or functional surface structure without the need for subsequent mechanical finishing.

The texture is created directly during 3D printing
No additional mechanical surface finishing needed
Choice of standard textures
Custom texture from a black-and-white image
Texture can be applied to selected surfaces only
Suitable for visual and functional surface finishing

The result depends on the chosen amplitude and texture cell size
A texture that is too fine may not be visible enough after printing
A texture that is too pronounced may affect dimensions or the look of details
Local texturing requires a STEP model with pre-marked surfaces
Texture parameters need to be adapted to the size and geometry of the part

Decorative surfaces
Imitation of leather and organic structures
Dotted, square and geometric patterns
Grip and anti-slip surfaces
Branded or custom surface patterns

Technical parameters

Surface finishes give products their final appearance, improve their properties and adapt them to a specific use. We offer painting, staining and texturing.

Texture source