
Finishes for 3D Printing
Polished (Transparent, 3DP)
A post-processing treatment that sands and coats semi-transparent resin prints to achieve optical clarity. Without post-processing, layer lines prevent transparency. Suitable for lenses, covers, windows, and optical review prototypes. Not suitable for opaque prints, non-SLA outputs, or parts requiring surface texture. Manual sanding may extend lead times, and uniform clarity is harder to achieve on complex curved surfaces.