AMT PostPro surface treatment equipment
AMT PostPro procedure
AMT (Additive Manufacturing Technologies) PostPro fully automated surface treatment technology smoothes and seals the surface of 3D printed polymer parts, achieving a surface that looks and feels like injection molded parts. The process can smooth complex geometries and internal cavities of thermoplastic parts without compromising their mechanical properties. UL & CE certified, patented PostPro chemical polishing technology, recommended by the world's leading additive manufacturers.
Better surface quality
PostPro surface treatment improves the performance and aesthetics of parts. The sealed surfaces are easier to paint while maintaining dimensional accuracy – without any assembly marks.
Better mechanical properties
Extensive testing shows that the elongation at break (EAB) of steam-smoothed parts increases without reducing their ultimate tensile strength due to the removal of surface porosity and crack initiation sites.
Liquid and gas-tight surface
The steam smoothing process completely seals the surface, making it airtight and watertight, eliminating liquid or gas ingress.
Productivity
Large workspace for simultaneous surface treatment of multiple parts. Highly controllable and repeatable process, reduces lead time, production costs and enables scaling.
Injection-molded surface
Using predefined parameter sets, the chemical polishing equipment produces a surface that matches the sub-1 micron RA of injection molding.
More vibrant colors
An added benefit is that colored parts do not lose their color during chemical polishing. Instead, the consistency and hue of the colors are improved, making them more vibrant.
Easy to use
Fully automated, plug-and-play technology that allows full integration into the production workflow. Easy to operate, easy to maintain and recipe-controlled. Safe, UL and CE certified.
Dimensional accuracy
The process does not degrade the mechanical properties of the parts. After surface treatment, the parts show a maximum dimensional change of 0.4%, regardless of the desired finish level.
Decreasing bacterial count
Tests have shown that the growth and adhesion of bacteria is reduced on chemically steam-smoothed parts.
The PostPro 3D surface treatment system is designed to accelerate additive manufacturing and scale production.
Tested and certified by industry leaders, PostPro 3D delivers the reliability and performance you need to take additive manufacturing to the next level.
Designed for high-volume production,
the PostPro 3D is ready to make your parts uniformly smooth with a 90-liter workspace and a cycle time of under 2 hours.
Taking part quality to a new level
PostPro 3D not only creates beautiful looking parts by improving the surface, but also improves mechanical performance and seals the surface, allowing for easy cleaning, painting and coating while maintaining dimensional accuracy – without assembly marks.
Easy to
use PostPro 3D is easy to use. It can be set up in 1 day and is compatible with over 100 different 3D printer materials, and can be used to finish parts made with powder bed fusion, FDM or FFF technology. It creates opportunities for many new applications for business growth.
PostPro SF50 is a patented chemical surface treatment process for post-treatment of 3D printed parts made of thermoplastics. Formerly known as PostPro3D MINI, the next-generation technology includes advanced features that provide a more efficient user and production experience.
Designed for prototyping and small quantities
The PostPro SF50 with its 50-liter chamber is designed for fast and efficient post-treatment of prototypes and chemical polishing of smaller parts and quantities. Ideal for research and development, design and manufacturing activities.
Plug-and-play
Industry 4.0 compatible automation that seamlessly connects to MES and ERP systems.