Xometry's instant quoting page allows a user to customize the material and features, as well as finish and add notes to their custom manufacturing project. Xometry offers many standard finishing options that instantly price online:
Carbon DLS
Standard
Parts built with Carbon DLS technology will typically have a matte to semi-gloss surface finish, depending on feature direction. After the build, parts are cleaned and stripped of supports. Supported surfaces are lightly sanded with 220 or 320 grit sandpaper for improved surface quality. Sanding scratches will be visible on supported surfaces.
Other
Xometry can provide additional processing to meet your needs. For examples of our additional finishes, please refer to the Carbon DLS section of our photo gallery.
DMLS
Standard
In addition to removing support structures, the part surface is media blasted to provide a uniform finish.
Other
Additional DMLS post-processing, such as CNC Machining of features and polishing, are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. For examples of our additional finishes, please refer to the DMLS section of our photo gallery.
FDM
Standard
FDM parts are built with support material that is removed during post-processing. The part surfaces are left with fine layer lines.
Other
Xometry can provide additional processing (i.e. painting or sanding) to meet your needs. For examples of our additional finishes, please refer to the FDM section of our photo gallery.
HP Multi Jet Fusion
Standard
HP Multi Jet Fusion parts are de-powdered with a grit blasting process, followed by detailed manual de-powdering for more complex geometries. These parts are left with a surface finish comparable to a sugar cube and a distinct grey color. Natural grey color may be inconsistent depending on feature size and build orientation.
Dyed Black
Parts go through the standard de-powdering process and are then in a heated dye solution. Dyed parts will have a consistent matte black look and are highly recommended for production consistency.
Vapor Smoothing
An automated post-processing technology (AMT PostPro3D) that achieves a high-quality surface finish. Vapor smoothing brings most surfaces from a matte to a semi-gloss. Vapor smoothing also seals the surface, enhances mechanical properties, and provides a consistent cosmetic finish for production. Vapor-smoothed parts can be dyed. Learn more about vapor smoothing.
Other
Xometry provides additional HP Multi Jet Fusion finishing options, including sanding, painting, and plating, to meet your needs.
PolyJet
Standard
Support material is removed, and parts are cleaned.
Other
Xometry can provide additional processing and finishes, such as sanding, to meet your needs. For examples of our additional finishes, please refer to the PolyJet section of our photo gallery.
SLA
Strip and ship
SLA parts are cleaned, UV post-cured, and stripped of supports. As a result of support removal, supported areas will show small grid-like dots or surface blemishes.
Natural (comparison)
SLA parts are cleaned, UV post-cured, and stripped of supports. Supported surfaces are lightly sanded with 220 or 320 grit sandpaper for improved surface quality. Sanding scratches will be visible on supported surfaces.
Natural finish - Built horizontally - Large flat surface was supported
Natural finish - Built vertical - Edge is supported
(Support dots were left intact to easily identify the supported surface.)
Matte(recommended)
SLA parts are cleaned, UV post-cured, and stripped of supports. The supported surfaces are lightly sanded with 220 or 320 grit sandpaper and then media blasted for a uniform matte finish.
Quick Clear
Only supported surfaces are sanded. Parts will still have visible layering. A quick-dry clear coat is applied to enhance the natural clarity to an "ice cube" clear. Quick clear parts will not be optically clear or polished, which would require the "other" finish option due to the significant manual labor involved.
Other
Xometry provides additional SLA finishing options, including but not limited to sanding, polishing, painting, post thermal processing. For examples of our additional materials, please refer to the SLA section of our photo gallery.
SLS
Standard
SLS parts are de-powdered with a sandblasting process, followed by detailed manual de-powdering for more complex geometries. The surface finish of these parts is comparable to that of a sugar cube.
Media Tumbled
Parts go through the standard de-powdering process, and then the media tumble for several hours. These parts will have reduced growth lines and sharp edges may be softened by the tumbling process. The parts are left with an eggshell finish.
Dying
Standard nylon 12 dyed in the specified color. Dye penetrates 0.25 mm of the part's surface.
Nickel Plating
Parts are plated with ~0.1 mm / 0.004 nickel, which increases their strength, stiffness, and environmental resistance.
Sanding
In addition to the standard finishing, the grow lines from the manufacturing process are sanded smooth to the touch on surfaces that can be reached.
Vapor Smoothing
An automated post-processing technology (AMT PostPro3D) that achieves a high-quality surface finish. Vapor smoothing brings most surfaces from a matte to a semi-gloss. Vapor smoothing also seals the surface, enhances mechanical properties, and provides a consistent cosmetic finish for production. Vapor-smoothed parts can be dyed. Learn more about vapor smoothing.
Other
Xometry provides additional SLS finishing options, including but not limited to color dyeing, sanding, painting, and plating to meet your needs. For examples of our additional finishes, please refer to the SLS section of our photo gallery.
CNC, Sheet Metal, and Sheet Cutting
See our Metal Finishes Gallery for a visual review of all of our metal finishes.
See our article on Sheet Cutting, De-tabing, and deburr for more information about surface finishing on sheet cut parts.
Standard
Part is cleaned and deburred. No surface finishes are applied.
Anodize, Clear
A Type II anodize. Provides increased corrosion resistance and is used as a base for paint and other finishes. Can Darken the part slightly. Thickness ranges from .0002”- .0012”. Will conform to MIL-A-8625 / MIL-PRF-8625, Type II, Class 1. MIL-A-8625, Type 1/1B (Chromic Acid Anodize), and ASTM D3933 (Phosphoric Acid Anodize) must be manually quoted as "Other."
Anodize, Black and Color
A Type II anodize. Provides increased corrosion resistance and can be used as a base for paint and other finishes. Standard colors are black, blue, gold, green, orange, purple, red, and yellow. Anodized colors cannot be matched to specific Pantone or RAL colors. Thickness ranges from .0002”-.0012”. Will conform to MIL-A-8625 / MIL-PRF-8625 Type II, Class 2. MIL-A-8625, Type 1/1B (Chromic Acid Anodize), and ASTM D3933 (Phosphoric Acid Anodize) must be manually quoted as "Other".
Anodize, Hardcoat
Type III. A thicker layer of standard anodizing, making it more durable. Can be used as a base for paint and other finishes. Standard colors are black, clear/unpigmented, and gray. Colors tend to come out slightly dark due to thickness. Anodized colors cannot be matched to specific Pantone or RAL colors. Thickness is generally 0.002". Will conform to MIL-A-8625, Type III, Class 1/2.
Anodize, PTFE Impregnated Hardcoat
A hard coat anodize process that embeds PTFE to create a self-lubricating, dry contact surface with Type 3 hard coat’s protective properties. This finish can be used on aluminum alloys or titanium and increases the service life of the product. This finish conforms to the AMS-2482 Type 1 Hard Coat Anodizing with Teflon (Non-Dyed) specification (also called MIL-A-63576 Type 1). If your project requires a pigment, such as black, please request the "Other" finishing option and specify your requirements for a manual review.
Anodize, Titanium (Tiodize)
A surface finish for titanium per AMS-2488 Type 2 specification. Also called Tiodize, this finish increases fatigue strength and the wear resistance of a part. Titanium anodized parts are common in aerospace and medical device manufacturing. Non-pigmented titanium anodize finishes will dull shine.
Bead Blast
The part is cleaned, deburred, and placed in an abrasive blaster, where surface deposits are removed by applying fine glass beads at high pressure without damaging the surface. The finish is matte.
Black Oxide
A blackening finish is used on steel and stainless steel components.
Chem Film (Chromate Conversion Coating)
Provides corrosion resistance and good conductivity properties. Can be used as a base for paint. Can leave surface yellow/gold. Adds very little thickness, about 0.00001”-0.00004”. Chem film will conform to MIL-DTL-5541, TYPE I/II. CLASS 1A/3 & MIL-DTL-81706 are less common and should be specified in a drawing.
Electropolishing
An electrochemical process cleans steel parts to reduce corrosion and improve appearance by making the metal brighter. Removes about 0.0001”-0.0025” of the metal. Conforms to ASTM B912-02.
Heat Treatment
Heat treatment of metal parts to provide improved material properties. Includes heat treatment, annealing, and other heat treatments. Specify the treatment required in the 'Notes' section or an attached drawing. Conforms to ASTM B917 (aluminum alloys) or AMS-H-6875 / AMS 2759 (steels).
Passivation
Improves corrosion resistance for 200 and 300 series and precipitation-hardened corrosion-resistant steels. Thickness is negligible, about .0000001”. Conforms to ASTM A967, AMS-QQ-P-35, MIL-STD-171, ASTM A380, or AMS 2700.
Plating, Electroless Nickel
Provides a uniform nickel coating, which offers protection from corrosion, oxidation, and wear on irregular surfaces. The finished part will appear brighter. Thickness starts at .0001” and conforms to ASTM-B733, TYPE IV, SC1, CLASS 1 (default), or AMS-2404 (formerly AMS-C-26074/MIL-C-26074) if specified. For any other nickel plating options, please select “Other” as the finish option and request a manual quote.
Plating, Gold
Gold Plating provides good corrosion and tarnish resistance. Gold has low contact resistance, excellent conductivity, and solderability. It makes the part appear like gold. Default application specification is MIL-G-45204 & ASTM B488, CLASS 00, 0, OR 1 (THICKNESS 0.00002" - 0.00005"): Pricing and lead time are based on Type I, II, or III, Grade A, B or C, and Class 00,0 or 1 (thickness of 0.00002" to 0.00005"). Any gold plating thickness over 0.00005" should be selected as "Other" under the finish options and requires a manual quote.
Plating, Silver
Silver electroplating provides good corrosion resistance but easily tarnishes. Silver offers high solderability and electrical conductivity. It makes parts appear like silver. Thickness is about .00002”-.0003”. Conforms to AMS QQ-S-365D.
Plating, Zinc
A metal plating of conductive materials to provide corrosion resistance. Zinc plating is standard among carbon steels and other alloys that can rust. Zinc plating conforms to the ASTM B633-15 service class I (SC1) specification. The typical plating coating thickness is 0.0002.” The finish results in a low silver shine.
Powder Coating
Provides a continuous, protective color finish on parts using evenly applied, heat-cured paint. Thickness is usually .006”-.012” and conforms to ASTM D7803 and various MIL and FDE specifications. Various colors and sheens can be chosen. Select "Other" under the color options for manual quotation of custom colors or textures.
Tumbled
This is a batch-based process that tumbles vibrating media to remove sharp edges and burrs on machined parts. Tumbling can remove machine marks on exterior surfaces. Parts over 8” may require a manual review.
Other Custom Finishing
Xometry can accommodate many custom finishing options by choosing "Other" on the finishing tab when configuring your online quote.
These finishes include:
- Tin Plating
- Copper Plating
- Adhesive Primers/BR-127/CARC
- Thin Film Lubricants
- Zinc Phosphate Coatings
- Precision/Ultrasonic/Oxygen Service Cleaning
- Magnetic Particle Inspection
- Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
- Ultrasonic Inspection
- Cadmium Plating
- Hard Chrome Plating
- Finish Masking
- and more
Injection Molding
SPI A-1
SPI A-2
SPI A-3
SPI B-1
600 Grit Paper. Typical Application: Medium polish parts.
SPI B-2
400 Grit Paper. Typical Application: Medium polish parts.
SPI B-3
320 Grit Paper. Typical Application: Medium-Low polish parts.
SPI C-1
600 Stone. Typical Application: Low polish parts.
SPI C-2
400 Stone. Typical Application: Low polish parts.
SPI C-3
320 Stone. Typical Application: Low polish parts.
SPI D-1
Dry Blast Glass Bead. Typical Application: Satin Finish
SPI D-2
Dry Blast #240 Oxide. Typical Application: Dull Finish
SPI D-3
Dry Blast #24 Oxide. Typical Application: Dull Finish
As machined
No secondary polishing or grinding. The part will show tooling marks.
Urethane Casting
Urethane-Casted parts can be either rigid, flexible, or even rubber-like, depending on the composition of the Urethane used. We offer Urethane in a wide variety of color options, such as transparent (standard), black, and color matching. Parts may also be applied with a standard, smooth finish or a custom finish, which includes adding hardware installations and painting.
