Surface Finishing
Many parts, when they’re first manufactured, aren’t immediately ready for use. They require additional steps – called surface finishing processes – that enhance their performance or aesthetics.
During our manufacturability assessment of your part design, we ask detailed questions about its application. How will it be used? In what type of environment? What forces or conditions will it be exposed to there? Your answers will help us recommend the best and most cost-effective surface treatment that will enhance its value and performance.
Whether your project is additive or traditional manufacturing, we offer the ancillary processes that can help you create an optimal finished product.
Surface Treatment Capabilities
Fathom offers a comprehensive portfolio of surface treatments to enhance the aesthetics and performance of your parts. Surface finishing options vary based on the process used to build the parts.
Here are some examples of the options we offer to our customers:
Media Blasting
This process shoots beads or other media at the part to smooth its surface. It’s often used with 3D printed and cast parts.
Vapor Smoothing
This process uses a chemical vapor solvent to melt the outermost layer of 3D printed parts, creating a smooth, sealed surface.
Electroplating
This process deposits a smooth, reflective film on a part to enhance its performance. An example: a plated surface on a hydraulic cylinder.
Laser Engraving
Laser engraving is used on industrial parts to create permanent, high-contrast markings for traceability, quality control, and compliance.
Anodizing
Anodizing enhances corrosion and wear resistance, provides a decorative finish and creates a protective oxide layer on the metal surface.
Passivation
Passivation enhances corrosion resistance of stainless steel by chemically removing surface contaminants and restoring the protective chromium oxide layer.
Industries we serve
Expert engineering, advanced manufacturing and industry expertise is where the magic happens. This combination is what enables us to efficiently move your ideas from concept to production.
Why Our Customers Trust Fathom
Human-First Engineering
Decades of Expertise
Integrated Manufacturing & Finishing
Full Product Life-Cycle Support
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