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Understanding metal finishing methods for 3D printed parts

Almost all metal parts—whether forged, stamped, cast, machined or 3D-printed—require some secondary finishing or post-processing.

Desktop Metal partnered with Fortune Metal Finishing (FMF) to test several finishing methods on metal parts printed with the Studio System. This study focuses on three finishing technologies: centrifugal disc, centrifugal barrel, and media blasting.

metal finishing 3d printed parts