About the Multi Jet Fusion Process
Our MJF process prints very fine grow lines, giving it the appearance of an injection molded part. Please note that the MJF process will always produce a textured finish. For a different result, another technology may need to be selected, or a post process applied to the product.
There are three types of finishes available for MJF parts:
Standard Finish
Flat
Color: Dyed Black or Natural Gray
The industry standard with no secondary operation to change the finish.
SHOTSHEEN® Finish
Semi-Gloss
Color: Dyed Black or Natural Gray
Resembles the finish of a semi gloss textured injection molded part.
VAPORSMOOTH Finish
Gloss
Color: Black Only
Our high end finish. This is a chemical smoothing process which seals the parts and creates a gloss textured finish.
What is the SHOTSHEEN® finish?
The SHOTSHEEN® finish is our first trademarked finish. Unlike most MJF finishes, it resembles an injection molded part. We achieve this through an automated process, which results in numerous advantages over standard and manual finishing processes:
- Improved finish
- Resembles a molded part with a textured semi-gloss finish
- Powder is uniformly removed
- Sharp edges and details are preserved
- Finish is glossier and more suitable for dyeing
- Improved surface hardness
- Parts are durable and scratch resistant
- Competitive costs
- Because this is not a manual process, there is not a significant cost increase.
What is the VAPORSMOOTH finish?
The VAPORSMOOTH finish is our latest finish. The process chemically smooths the skin of the part. Unlike most MJF finishes, it resembles a high gloss injection molded part. This has all the advantages of the SHOTSHEEN® finish including:
- Improved finish
- Resembles a molded part with a textured gloss finish
- Skin that is sealed and not porous
- Minimal change in dimensions
- Improved mechanical properties.
- Increases the elongation at break.
- Consistent Results
- Because this is not a manual process, and is done with programable equipment with an automated cycle it provides consistent results.
There are three color options available for MJF parts:
Natural Gray
Not Dyed
Black
Dyed Black
Custom Color
SecondaryPainting of Various Colors
Standard colors are available, or we can color match. Multiple finishes available, such as: gloss, matte, satin, textured, etc.
Find out more about the SHOTSHEEN® and VAPORSMOOTH finish by reaching out to us at CustomerService@sicam.com or calling 908-685-2211.