New DyeMansion PowerShot S for post-processing of 3D printed parts

The quality requirements for 3D printed parts are constantly increasing. Even if 3D printing cannot be compared directly with the established injection molding process suitable for series production, an approximately comparable quality of 3D printed parts with injection molded components is necessary for the industrial and pre-series use of 3D printing technologies.

For this reason, Launhardt GmbH has expanded its portfolio for the industrial smoothing of SLS components with a professional blasting system. With a PowerShot S from DyeMansion, we are able to significantly smooth and compact the surface roughness that is characteristic of selective laser sintering. On the one hand, this enables the components to be pleasant to the touch, but it also significantly improves the visual impression of the SLS components.

The advantages of this post-processing are particularly evident in the case of colored SLS components. The smoothed SLS components have a clear gloss and significantly richer colors than unsmoothed components. Compared to vibratory finishing, jet smoothing offers the advantage that the components are smoothed from all sides, even in hard-to-reach places such as undercuts and sharp edges.