What Can You Expect?
PostPro SFX Vapor Smoothing process reduces the surface roughness of the part, enhances the material’s mechanical properties, such as elongation at break and tensile strength, and seals the surface against liquids.
Benefits of Vapor Smoothing
Enhanced Mechanical Properties
PostPro SFX Vapor Smoothing reduces surface porosity and crack initiation sites, which increases elongation at break with no loss of tensile strength.
Improved Surface Quality
The smoothing process smooths and seals the surface of a part, reducing the roughness from 250+ μin RA to 64 – 100 μin RA.
Dimensional Accuracy
The process has a minimimal effect on the dimensional accuracy of the part, with no more than 0.4% dimensional change. The process also does not degrade the mechanical properties of the part.
Watertight and Airtight Surface
The surface of treated parts are completely sealed, making them liquid resistant and easy to clean.
Preparation for Surface Treatment
Vapor smoothing can be combined with additional surface treatements to improve the end result such as dyeing, cerakote, or metal plating.
Reduced Bacterial Growth
The reduced surface roughness of vapor smoothed parts reduces bacterial growth, making them suitable for use in the medical and food industries.
