FINISH FDM PARTS TO NEAR INJECTION-MOLDED QUALITY

The Finishing Touch Smoothing Station uses a semi-automated process to improve the surface finish of FDM® parts to near injection-molded quality without the labor and cost associated with traditional manufacturing. In fact, Finishing Touch makes FDM parts 15 times smoother.¹

Real Applications.
Whether you're creating concept models, patterns or end use parts, now you can make them even smoother. Use Finishing Touch to give your parts a finish that is ideal for painting, plating, silicone molding, sand casting or investment casting.

The possibilities are almost endless:

And, you can use Finishing Touch with our entire family of ABS thermoplastics including: ABS-P400, ABSi, ABSplus, ABS-M30 and ABS-M30i.

Real Accurate.
Smoothing with Finishing Touch does not affect part accuracy.  An independent study was conducted by the University of Texas-El Paso to test part accuracy after the smoothing process.  The study found that the smoothing process made negligible dimensional changes on smoothed parts.  Download our machine specifications to get more study details.   

Real Smooth.
With Finishing Touch you can make FDM concept models, patterns or end use parts 15 times smoother.¹ Small layer lines are easily removed leaving you with a surface finish close to injection-molded quality.  

¹ Data derived from an independent study conducted by QC Inspection.  Parts analyzed were produced with a Fortus 3D Production System using .010 inch slice thickness.  On average, surface roughness decreased from Ra 600 to Ra 40 to 60 equating to a 10 to 15 times smoother part surface. 

System Size (XYZ)

• 52.5 x 32 x 46 inches (1333.5 x 812.8 x 1168.39 mm) 

Chamber Size (XYZ)

• 13 x 16 x 20 inches (330 x 406 x 508 mm)

Compatible Materials

• ABS-M30
• ABS-M30i
• ABSi
• ABSplus
• ABS-P400

Smoothing Station Fluid (SSF)*

• To order SSF, simply email MicroCare Corporation at www.smoothingfluids.com 

*Local regulations for use of industrial solvents must be observed.

Operator Attendance 

• Intermittent operator attendance to expose parts.

Operating Environment

• Requires 4 in (102 mm) exhaust to outside
• Well ventilated area Maximum room temperature of 85°F (26.7°C) and humidity of <65% non-condensing
• Altitude up to 10761 feet (3280m)

Smoothing Station Power Requirements 

• 208-230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 20 amp dedicated circuit

Additional Requirements 

• Compressed air, minimum of 5 CFM @ 30 psi
• 4 in (102mm) exhaust to outside

Safety Standards

• CE Certified

There's virtually no preparation needed to smooth your parts.

It's as easy as 1-2-3:

1. Place your part in the smoothing chamber for 10-30 seconds. Remove from smoothing chamber and review surface finish.
2. Repeat step 1 until desired surface finish is obtained (typically 2-4 times).
3. Hang part in curing chamber and allow to dry (your part will be dry to the touch in 30-45 minutes.)