Finishing Stations
Tekpro offers two Finishing Stations - Smoothing Station™ and Burnishing Station™ that utilize semiautomated processes that improve the surface finish of FDM thermoplastic parts to near the surface finish of an injection molded part without the time and cost associated with traditional manual finishing techniques. The Smoothing Station and Burnishing Station are optimized to work with the entire Stratasys FDM family of ABS thermoplastic materials including, ABS-P400, ABSi, ABSplus, ABS-M30 and ABS-M30i.
Stratasys Finishing Stations are ideal for applications where a smooth surface finish is desired:
- Mold masters
- Finish painting
- Electroplating
- Vacuum Metallization
Or applications that required a sealed surface:
- Liquid applications
- Moderate air pressure applications
- Moderate water pressure applications
System Size (XYZ) 52 x 34 x 48 inches
Chamber Size (XYZ) 13 x 16 x 20 inches
Compatible Materials
ABS-M30
ABS-M30i
ABSi
ABSplus
ABS-P400
Operating Environment
Requires 4 in (102 mm) exhaust to outside
Well ventilated area Maximum room temperature of 85°F (29.4°C)
Maximum room humidity of 85% RH
Power Requirements
208-230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 amps
Regulatory Compliance: CE
Additional Requirements
Compressed Air Required
Compressed air minimum of 5 CFM @ 30 psi
Smoothing Solution
Dupont Vertrel SDG
Purchase direct from Dupont: www2.dupont com/Vertrel/en_US
Local regulations for use of industrial solvents must be observed.
Operator Attendance
Intermittent operator attendance to expose parts.
Chamber Size (XYZ) 13 x 16 x 20 inches
Compatible Materials
ABS-M30
ABS-M30i
ABSi
ABSplus
ABS-P400
Operating Environment
Requires 4 in (102 mm) exhaust to outside
Well ventilated area Maximum room temperature of 85°F (29.4°C)
Maximum room humidity of 85% RH
Power Requirements
208-230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 amps
Regulatory Compliance: CE
Additional Requirements
Compressed Air Required
Compressed air minimum of 5 CFM @ 30 psi
Smoothing Solution
Dupont Vertrel SDG
Purchase direct from Dupont: www2.dupont com/Vertrel/en_US
Local regulations for use of industrial solvents must be observed.
Operator Attendance
Intermittent operator attendance to expose parts.
System Size (XYZ) 55 x 65 x 42 inches
Chamber Size (XYZ) 40 x 22 x 20 inches
Compatible Materials
ABS-M30
ABS-M30i
ABSi
ABSplus
ABS-P400
Texturing Solution
Armex Flow Formula M Sodium Bicarbonate
Purchase material direct from Armex: www.armex.com
Operator Attendance
Operator attendance required to perform operation.
Operating Environment
Maximum room temperature of 85°F (29.4°C)
Maximum room humidity of 85% RH
Burnishing Station Power Requirements
Two 110VAC, 60 Hz, 20 amp
Regulatory Compliance: CE
Additional Requirements
Compressed Air Required
Dry compressed air minimum
Chamber Size (XYZ) 40 x 22 x 20 inches
Compatible Materials
ABS-M30
ABS-M30i
ABSi
ABSplus
ABS-P400
Texturing Solution
Armex Flow Formula M Sodium Bicarbonate
Purchase material direct from Armex: www.armex.com
Operator Attendance
Operator attendance required to perform operation.
Operating Environment
Maximum room temperature of 85°F (29.4°C)
Maximum room humidity of 85% RH
Burnishing Station Power Requirements
Two 110VAC, 60 Hz, 20 amp
Regulatory Compliance: CE
Additional Requirements
Compressed Air Required
Dry compressed air minimum
Smoothing Station Specifications
Burnishing Station Specifications
Finishing Stations
(Not available in some parts of California)
(Not available in some parts of California)
Part Smoothing Finishing Process using the Stratasys Smoothing Station and the Stratasys Burnishing Station.
Step 1: Smooth Part Surface (Smoothing Station)
• Expose FDM part in the smoothing chamber 10-30 seconds
• Remove from smoothing chamber, review surface finish
• Repeat until desired surface finish reached (typically 2-4 times)
Step 2: Cure Part (Smoothing Station)
• Hang part in the curing chamber of the Smoothing Station
• Part will be dry to touch in 30-45 minute
• Part will be fully cured in 12-18 hours
Step 3: Burnish Part Surface (Burnishing Station)
• Lightly blast the part with sodium bicarbonate, giving surface matte finish
• Rinse with water to remove any remaining sodium bicarbonate
Step 1: Smooth Part Surface (Smoothing Station)
• Expose FDM part in the smoothing chamber 10-30 seconds
• Remove from smoothing chamber, review surface finish
• Repeat until desired surface finish reached (typically 2-4 times)
Step 2: Cure Part (Smoothing Station)
• Hang part in the curing chamber of the Smoothing Station
• Part will be dry to touch in 30-45 minute
• Part will be fully cured in 12-18 hours
Step 3: Burnish Part Surface (Burnishing Station)
• Lightly blast the part with sodium bicarbonate, giving surface matte finish
• Rinse with water to remove any remaining sodium bicarbonate
Finishing Process
Smoothing Station
Burnishing Station
Finishing Stations not available in California
7940 Cherry Ave., Suite 202, Fontana, CA 92336
Tel: (909) 829.4950
Fax: (909) 829.4969
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