Which material would be smoother finish Polyamide SLS Polished or MJF?
For SLS polished say I have a pretty tight dimension tolerance for something that will fit into another part. How much material would I expect to lose from the polishing process?
Polyamide SLS vs MJF
Hello,
Thank you for contacting us. If you want a smoother finish, polishing is the best way.
If your model contains sharp edges, these will be rounded off. Rounded corners and smooth transitions between surfaces will have a higher degree of polishing than sharp edges. Polishing will take 0.1 mm of material off your model, so add extra wall thickness to avoid any problems.
The spacing between your surfaces is crucial. It will determine the flexibility/bendability of your design. We recommend keeping a minimum space of 0.4 mm between designed surfaces. The more space you can afford the better.