{"id":24586,"date":"2020-11-03T00:05:36","date_gmt":"2020-11-03T00:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/?p=24586"},"modified":"2020-11-04T13:19:32","modified_gmt":"2020-11-04T13:19:32","slug":"vaporfuse-surfacing-a-green-solution-for-improved-part-properties-03112020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/vaporfuse-surfacing-a-green-solution-for-improved-part-properties-03112020\/","title":{"rendered":"VaporFuse Surfacing, a green solution for improved part properties"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to the additive manufacturing<\/a> workflow, we often discuss different printing technologies and modeling software<\/a>, but it seems like post-processing<\/a> is not being talked about enough. Yet the subsequent treatment of prints is a crucial step as it gives each piece its final state and color – it is basically the step that “seals the deal”. There exist a few companies that try to innovate in this area, but one particular initiative that caught our attention recently is the vapor polishing solution called VaporFuse Surfacing<\/strong> (VFS), developed by the AM company DyeMansion.<\/a> Together with its Powerfuse S hardware, the solution is committed to offering post-processing that goes beyond aesthetics, in a green and industrial way.<\/p>\n

The fast-growing company from Munich was chosen by the European Innovation Council (EIC) in the first-ever \u201cGreen Deal\u201d call. The EIC distributes over EUR 307 million to 64 game-changing \u201cGreen Deal\u201d startups out of 2,000 applications contributing to the objectives of the European Green Deal Strategy and the Recovery Plan for Europe.<\/p>\n

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DyeMansion is a leading company in 3D printing finishing systems for plastics, that started in 2015 by launching the world\u2019s first coloring solution, the DM60. Today, the company offers a post-processing workflow, also known as Print-to-Product workflow, which includes the cleaning of parts, two different surfacing options, and coloring for almost any 3D polymeric technology and material.<\/p>

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The Powerfuse S Solution with VaporFuse Surfacing Technology | Credits: DyeMansion<\/p><\/div>\n

Improved part properties with VaporFuse Surfacing<\/h3>\n

VaporFuse Surfacing is a green industrial technology that delivers sealed and smooth surfaces with improved airtightness, bacteria protection and part strength. During the process, the surface roughness is reduced to a minimum. The technology is suitable for finishing parts made with laser sintering (SLS<\/a>), HP Multi Jet Fusion or other technologies such as FDM<\/a>. It is compatible with a wide range of materials, from tough PA12 to TPU<\/a> and other soft materials. A recently published<\/a> test series<\/a> shows the remarkable results that VaporFuse helps achieve:<\/p>\n