Possibilities for Prototype Part Finishing: Part 2

Last month we wrote about the various options and possibilities on offer for finishing your prototype part, ranging from manual trimming to spray painting – plus the options for various types of surface texture.

If you missed that article you can find it here

We had a number of follow-ups from customers interested in seeing examples of the different finishes that can be achieved at Prototype Projects – so with a little help from our photographer we’ve produced some product shots that illustrate the options.

The shots below show the finishes achievable with SLA parts starting with basic and ranging through standard and detailed to a fully customised finish with bespoke decals or images.

All the parts and finishes were created at Prototype Projects.

Basic finish

Build-layer step lines visible, good conceptual “A” surface finish for early concept parts

Build-layer step lines not visible, bead-blasted for a better presentation quality

Fully finished with a primered surface – grey or white

Detailed finish

Fully finished parts with textured finish

Detailed gloss finish

Fully finished with a 2-tone gloss finish, although any combination of finish available – textured, matt, satin or gloss

Detailed bespoke finish

Fully finished, including branding images, matched colours, rubdown transfer or vinyl stickers

The range of finishes illustrated here is just a small selection of what is possible. In fact, the options are (almost) limitless as any of the following elements can be fully customised to client specification:

• Tinting
• Surface texture and smoothness
• Branded colour matching
• Coating
• Functioning elements

Talk to us about your next prototype project

Contact Prototype Projects for more information on all our finishing options on 01763 249760.