AM Technologies PostPro Vapor Smoothing

AUTOMATED POST PROCESSING:Deliver end-to-end 3D Printed parts at low cost with AMT PostPro Vapor Smoothing

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Vapor smoothing is a finishing process in which the rough surface of a printed object is exposed to vapors under controlled conditions. Eliminating peaks and troughs, as well as enhancing the parts strength, aesthetics and water tightness.
Ready to revolutionize your manufacturing process?
‍Order your AMT PostPro Vapor Smoothing today and start printing stronger, more reliable parts right on your production floor.
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Why Choose AMT Post Pro Vapor Smoothing?

Improved Surface Finish

Vapor smoothing dramatically reduces surface roughness, resulting in a smoother, more aesthetically pleasing finish that can rival injection molded parts.

Enhanced Mechanical Properties

The process can improve the tensile strength, elongation at break, and overall durability of the printed parts.

Enhanced Aesthetics

The smooth, uniform finish can improve the overall appearance of the part, making it more desirable for decorative or functional purposes.

What is Vapor Smoothing?

AMT Vapor Smoothing

SF50

Automated chemical Vapor Smothing Technology delivering end-use parts for low volume production.


The PostPro SF50 includes advanced features to provide a state of the art production experience. PostPro SF50 has all of the same benefits as the industrial SF range of machines, but in a more compact unit for smaller production runs and prototyping.

  • Works with powder and extrusion-based additive manufacturing technologies. Tested withover 100 thermoplastic polymers including nylons and TPU/TPE flexible materials. Ideal forSLS, MJF, HSS and FFF applications

SF100

Automated chemical Vapor Smoothing Technology delivering end-use parts for high volume production.

The PostPro SF100 is a step up in post processing technology and includes advanced features to provide a state of the art production experience

  • Works with powder and extrusion-based additive manufacturing technologies. Tested withover 100 thermoplastic polymers including nylons and TPU/TPE flexible materials. Ideal forSLS, MJF, HSS and FFF applications.

SF100PURE

AMT’s PostPro SF100 Pure is a patented chemical vapor smoothing solution for post-processing thermoplastic polymer 3D printed parts.

The PostPro SF PURE represents the latest generation in our industrial systems designed for vapor smoothing. This system is offered in two chamber sizes, 50 and 100 litres (SF50 and SF100).

  • Works with powder and extrusion-based additive manufacturing technologies. Tested with over 100  thermoplastic polymers including nylons and TPU/TPE flexible materials. Ideal for SLS, MJF, HSS and FFF applications.

SF100PP

AMT’s PostPro SF100 PP is a patented chemical vapor smoothing solution for post-processing 3D-printed polypropylene parts.

Engineered with precision to transform vapor smoothing capabilities within the polypropylene market, offering unparalleled surface refinement and enhanced aesthetics for your 3D-printed applications.

  • Works with powder and extrusion-based additive manufacturing technologies.The PostPro SF100 PP is designed to smooth a range of Polypropylene materials from SLS, MJF, HSS and FFF applications.

SF50

Automated chemical Vapor Smothing Technology delivering end-use parts for low volume production.

The PostPro SF50 includes advanced features to provide a state of the art production experience. PostPro SF50 has all of the same benefits as the industrial SF range of machines, but in a more compact unit for smaller production runs and prototyping.

  • Works with powder and extrusion-based additive manufacturing technologies. Tested withover 100 thermoplastic polymers including nylons and TPU/TPE flexible materials. Ideal forSLS, MJF, HSS and FFF applications
Spec Sheet

SF100

Automated chemical Vapor Smoothing Technology delivering end-use parts for high volume production.

The PostPro SF100 is a step up in post processing technology and includes advanced features to provide a state of the art production experience

  • Works with powder and extrusion-based additive manufacturing technologies. Tested withover 100 thermoplastic polymers including nylons and TPU/TPE flexible materials. Ideal forSLS, MJF, HSS and FFF applications.
Spec Sheet

SF100Pure

AMT’s PostPro SF100 Pure is a patented chemical vapor smoothing solution for post-processing thermoplastic polymer 3D printed parts.

The PostPro SF PURE represents the latest generation in our industrial systems designed for vapor smoothing. This system is offered in two chamber sizes, 50 and 100 litres (SF50 and SF100).

  • Works with powder and extrusion-based additive manufacturing technologies. Tested with over 100  thermoplastic polymers including nylons and TPU/TPE flexible materials. Ideal for SLS, MJF, HSS and FFF applications.
Spec Sheet

SF100PP

AMT’s PostPro SF100 PP is a patented chemical vapor smoothing solution for post-processing 3D-printed polypropylene parts.

Engineered with precision to transform vapor smoothing capabilities within the polypropylene market, offering unparalleled surface refinement and enhanced aesthetics for your 3D-printed applications.

  • Works with powder and extrusion-based additive manufacturing technologies.The PostPro SF100 PP is designed to smooth a range of Polypropylene materials from SLS, MJF, HSS and FFF applications.
Spec Sheet

Real World Use Cases and Results

Vapor Smoothing for Orthotics
Whitepaper: The benefits of Vapor Smoothing with FormLabs prints

Vapor Smoothing for Orthotics

Enhancing Durability of 3D Printed Ankle-Foot
Orthotics

This study investigated the impact resistance of 3D printed AFOs, comparing as-printed and vapor-smoothed samples. The results showed that vapor-smoothed AFOs significantly outperformed as-printed AFOs in terms of impact resistance. Vapor smoothing increased the force required to induce failure by 60-80%, suggesting that this post-processing technique can significantly enhance the durability and longevity of 3D printed AFOs, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Results

  • Average force required to induce failure was 60-80% higher compared to unpolished samples

FormLabs x AMT

Enhancing the Surface Quality of SLS 3D Printed Parts With Vapor Smoothing

This whitepaper explores the benefits of Vapor Smoothing with SLS 3D Printed parts, including: Surface finish and colour, moisture resistance, preservation of mechinical properties and more. Adding Vapor Smoothing can increase your product ways that benefit your customer and make you stand out from the rest. Download Whitepaper

Industries Covered in Paper

  • Automotive
  • Medical Devices
  • Consumer Products

Markforged FX20 Industrial 3D Printer

Bigger, Faster, Stronger: Delivers Larger, High-Strength Parts at Low Cost

FX20 is a high-temperature, large format 3D printer that
brings The Digital Forge platform and Continuous Fiber
Reinforcement (CFR) technology to a new realm of parts,
problems, and industries. Designed to thrive in some of the
most demanding manufacturing industries — aerospace,
automotive, defense — FX20 prints bigger, faster, and
hotter than any other Markforged 3D printer. Whether
your needs are tooling or production parts, FX20 can
deliver quality, high performance solutions.
Ready to revolutionize your manufacturing process?
‍Order your Markforged FX20 today and start printing stronger, more reliable parts right on your production floor.
REQUEST QUOTE

Real World Use Cases and Results

Vapor Smoothing for Orthotics
Whitepaper: The benefits of Vapor Smoothing with FormLabs prints

Vapor Smoothing for Orthotics

Enhancing Durability of 3D Printed Ankle-Foot
Orthotics

This study investigated the impact resistance of 3D printed AFOs, comparing as-printed and vapor-smoothed samples. The results showed that vapor-smoothed AFOs significantly outperformed as-printed AFOs in terms of impact resistance. Vapor smoothing increased the force required to induce failure by 60-80%, suggesting that this post-processing technique can significantly enhance the durability and longevity of 3D printed AFOs, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Results

  • Average force required to induce failure was 60-80% higher compared to unpolished samples

FormLabs x AMT

Enhancing the Surface Quality of SLS 3D Printed Parts With Vapor Smoothing

This whitepaper explores the benefits of Vapor Smoothing with SLS 3D Printed parts, including: Surface finish and colour, moisture resistance, preservation of mechinical properties and more. Adding Vapor Smoothing can increase your product ways that benefit your customer and make you stand out from the rest. Download Whitepaper

Industries Covered in Paper

  • Automotive
  • Medical Devices
  • Consumer Products

Markforged FX20 Industrial 3D Printer

Bigger, Faster, Stronger: Delivers Larger, High-Strength Parts at Low Cost

FX20 is a high-temperature, large format 3D printer that
brings The Digital Forge platform and Continuous Fiber
Reinforcement (CFR) technology to a new realm of parts,
problems, and industries. Designed to thrive in some of the
most demanding manufacturing industries — aerospace,
automotive, defense — FX20 prints bigger, faster, and
hotter than any other Markforged 3D printer. Whether
your needs are tooling or production parts, FX20 can
deliver quality, high performance solutions.
Ready to revolutionize your manufacturing process?
‍Order your Markforged FX20 today and start printing stronger, more reliable parts right on your production floor.
REQUEST QUOTE

Real World Use Cases and Results

Vapor Smoothing for Orthotics
Whitepaper: The benefits of Vapor Smoothing with FormLabs prints

Vapor Smoothing for Orthotics

Enhancing Durability of 3D Printed Ankle-Foot
Orthotics

This study investigated the impact resistance of 3D printed AFOs, comparing as-printed and vapor-smoothed samples. The results showed that vapor-smoothed AFOs significantly outperformed as-printed AFOs in terms of impact resistance. Vapor smoothing increased the force required to induce failure by 60-80%, suggesting that this post-processing technique can significantly enhance the durability and longevity of 3D printed AFOs, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Results

  • Average force required to induce failure was 60-80% higher compared to unpolished samples

FormLabs x AMT

Enhancing the Surface Quality of SLS 3D Printed Parts With Vapor Smoothing

This whitepaper explores the benefits of Vapor Smoothing with SLS 3D Printed parts, including: Surface finish and colour, moisture resistance, preservation of mechinical properties and more. Adding Vapor Smoothing can increase your product ways that benefit your customer and make you stand out from the rest. Download Whitepaper

Industries Covered in Paper

  • Automotive
  • Medical Devices
  • Consumer Products

Why Choose Markforged FX20?

Massive Builds, Faster

FX20 pairs size and throughput to make large parts at
incredible speeds. The FX20 build chamber is 84L —
nearly 5x larger than the Markforged X7. Its completely
redesigned motion and extrusion systems enable
high-speed printing without sacrificing quality.

Production-Ready

FX20 is a precise, sensor-driven machine that delivers
breakthrough reliability with a simple user experience.
Fully integrated storage and handling ensures materials
stay dry for printing, while sensors measure each part
of the extrusion system.

From Factory to Perfection

The FX20 extends The Digital Forge’s benefits to new industries, producing tooling, fixtures, and flight-ready parts. It also reinforces high-temperature plastics with CFR technology, bringing high-strength
3D printed composites to even more demanding
applications.

Print with Markforged's Full Range of Composite Base Materials and Continuous Fibers

Compatible Materials
Onyx®
Vega™
ULTEM™ 9085 Filament
Onyx FR™
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber FR
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Vega is Markforged’s first engineered high temperature plastic — an ultra high-performance carbon fiber filled PEKK for 3D printing critical aerospace parts. Vega can be reinforced with continuous fiber to achieve aluminum strength for replacing structural, non-critical aerospace components. It exhibits a smooth black matte surface finish that is excellent for production parts with minimal post processing.
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