Vapor Smoothing for large 3D printing production runs and rapid prototyping
AMT’s PostPro SF100 is a patented chemical vapor smoothing solution for postprocessing thermoplastic polymer 3D printed parts.
The system is a step up in post processing technology and includes advanced features to provide a state of the art production experience.
The PostPro SF100 has been designed and built for production environments and high volume throughput to enable industrial scale additive manufacturing.
PostPro SF100 Features
PostPro SF100
The PostPro SF100 is a fully closed-loop vapor smoothing system designed to ensure operator safety. The system includes a consumable recovery process, with AMT supporting the collection and delivery of recovered consumables, enabling safe and environmentally responsible operation.
Stages of Vapor Smoothing
Vapor smoothing is a 3D printing post-processing best practice that uses vaporized solvent to smooth the surface of a printed part. It involves exposing the part to a controlled environment of solvent vapor, which melts and re-solidifies the outer layer, resulting in a smoother, glossier finish.
Part Loading
Parts are loaded into the machine.
Processing
Solvent vapor is applied to the parts which melts and re-solidifies the outer layer.
Curing, Drying & Extraction
Parts are cured and sealed and then extracted from the machine.
AMT PostPro SF100 Vapor Smoothing System Benefits
Safe and Easy to Use
The PostPro SF100 is a fully closed-loop vapor smoothing system designed to ensure operator safety. The system includes a consumable recovery process, with AMT supporting the collection and delivery of recovered consumables, enabling safe and environmentally responsible operation.
Enhancing Part Properties
The original technology that smooths and seals the surface and internal cavities of 3D printed polymer parts, while also improving mechanical properties.
For Production Environments
The PostPro SF100 is a step up in post processing technology and includes advanced features to provide a state-of-the-art post processing experience. PostPro SF100 has been designed and built for production environments and high-volume throughput to enable industrial scale additive manufacturing.
Easy Consumable Handling
Proprietary safe pour cartridges and no-hassle, non-hazardous packaging for fast and efficient delivery.
Achieve injection molding-quality with vapor smoothing
Vapor smoothing is the only technology capable of smoothing and sealing both the surface and internal cavities of 3D printed polymer parts, while simultaneously improving their mechanical properties.
Up to
420%
REDUCTION IN SURFACE ROUGHNESS
Parts processed with PostPro SPX machines have a surface finish comparable to injection molding.
- Reduces cost-per-part & increases throughput
- Improves scratch resistance
- Seals surface
Up to
3X
IMPROVEMENT TO MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Vapor smoothing significantly improves the elongation at break and tensile strength of materials.
- Smooths surface / removes irregularities
- Improves mechanical properties
- Improves UV resistance
100%
Sealed
IMPROVEMENT TO MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Vapor smoothing does not only reduce surface roughness, it also seals the surface of the material unlocking various new applications.
- Reliable repeatable results from batch to batch
- Improves water resistance
- Enhances aesthetics
AMT PostPro SF100 Vapor Smoothing System Specifications
| Chamber Dimensions | 400 x 600 x 400 mm |
|---|---|
| Chamber Volume | 96 litres |
| Consumables | FA5202 – Sustainable Consumable FA326 – High Performance Consumable FA9202 – Polypropylene |
| Compatible Materials | PA11, PA12, TPU, TPE & Others |
| Compatible Technologies | MJF, SLS, HSS, FDM |
| Processing Time | 1.5 – 2 hours |
Vapor Smoothed Examples
View the before and after images of 3D printed parts that have been post processed with vapor smoothing
AMT PostPro Resources
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Industries we work with
TriMech Advanced Manufacturing is used in a wide variety of industries
Architectural Design & Construction
- Model making
- Urban planning
- Concepts
High Tech & Consumer Products
- Aesthetic and function testing
- Concepts and prototypes
- Sales and marketing models
Dental, Medical & Life Sciences
- Anatomical models
- Medical devices
- Orthopedics
- Prosthetics
- Surgical planning models
Industrial Products, Mold Tool & Die
- Jigs, fixtures, and assembly tooling
- Injection molding
- Silicone molding
- Sand and investment casting
- Thermoforming
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