100+ materials, across every process we run

Secondary processes available on molded parts. Applicable materials and options confirmed per order.

	Process	Description	Benefits
	Painting and Coating	Improves appearance, UV resistance, and adds EMI shielding where required.	Wide color and finish range beyond molded-in color Adds UV and weather resistance for outdoor parts Conductive coatings add EMI/RFI shielding
	Plating	Metallic layer applied to plastic parts for conductivity, corrosion resistance, or a premium finish.	True metallic appearance and feel at a fraction of the weight and cost of machined metal Adds conductivity or EMI shielding Improves surface hardness and wear resistance
	Pad Printing / Screen Printing	Applies logos, text, or graphics to a molded surface.	Low cost per part at volume Pad printing reaches complex 3D surfaces Screen printing gives higher opacity and color saturation
	Laser Engraving	Permanent marking for branding, serial numbers, and barcodes.	Permanent and abrasion-resistant, won't peel like ink No ink, solvents, or consumables Precise enough for serial numbers and data matrix codes
	In-Mold Labeling (IML)	Pre-printed labels fused into the part during molding.	Graphic can't peel, scratch off, or be applied crooked Supports full-color, photo-quality graphics Eliminates a separate post-mold labeling step
	Ultrasonic Welding	Fuses two plastic components with no adhesives or fasteners.	Strong, permanent bond in seconds, no cure time Can produce airtight and watertight seals No added fasteners or adhesive chemistry
	Heat Staking (Inserts)	Embeds metal inserts like threaded bushings into plastic parts.	Metal-threaded fastening point, assembled/disassembled repeatedly Stronger and more wear-resistant than molded plastic threads
	Heat Staking (Joining)	Softens plastic posts to form a permanent joint between parts.	Permanent joint formed in seconds No fasteners, adhesives, or separate hardware Consistent, repeatable results at volume
	Drilling and Tapping	Secondary machining to hold tighter tolerance or add threads.	Tolerances and thread quality beyond what molding alone can hold Avoids the tooling cost of molding tight features directly
	Adhesive Bonding	Joins parts, including dissimilar materials, with industrial adhesives.	Works across dissimilar materials welding can't join Distributes load across the full bonded area Can seal a joint against moisture or air
	Assembly	Snap-fit, fastening, welding, and bonding into a finished product.	Finished, ready-to-ship product, not loose components One point of contact for the full build
	Customized Testing, Reporting, and Design Validation	APQP, FAI, PPAP, Cpk, hardness, drop, leak, and tear testing on request.	Paper trail for regulated or quality-critical programs Catches process drift before it's a field failure Matches your program's documentation standard
	Packaging and Labeling	Protective packaging and product identification for distribution.	Parts arrive ready for shelf or line, not just the dock Reduces the customer's repackaging or relabeling work Barcoding and lot tracking support traceability

SLA, SLS, PolyJet, MJF, FDM, and DLS. Post-processing (sanding, vapor smoothing, dyeing) confirmed per order.

Surface finish selected per part. Secondary operations (pad printing, painting, threaded insert installation) confirmed per order.

	Finish	Description	Benefits
	Matte	Smooth, non-reflective surface, works on any hardness of cast part.	Hides minor surface imperfections better than a glossy finish Doesn't show fingerprints or handling marks the way gloss does Consistent across rigid and soft durometers
	Glossy	Shiny, reflective finish, used for a polished or sealed look.	Premium, finished appearance with no separate polishing step Smooth gloss surface seals better on soft elastomer parts like gaskets
	Light Texture (MT11010 Equivalent)	Subtle sand-like texture, cosmetic finish or light grip.	Softens the look of a part compared to raw matte or gloss Hides minor surface imperfections and parting lines Adds a small amount of grip without feeling rough
	Medium Texture (MT11020 Equivalent)	More pronounced graining, more visible surface interest.	More visually distinct than Light Texture, still reads as cosmetic Hides tool marks and surface imperfections more effectively
	Heavy Texture (MT11030 Equivalent)	Deepest available texture, grip over cosmetics.	Adds functional, tactile grip, not just cosmetic texture Hides parting lines and surface defects most effectively

Same finishing processes as CNC machining. Applicable materials, color range, and which options can combine are confirmed per order.

	Finish	Applicable materials	Colors	Can be applied with
	Anodizing Type II	Aluminum	Clear, black, red, blue, gold	Media blasting, tumbling, chem film
	Anodizing Type III (Hardcoat)	Aluminum	Clear, black, gray	Media blasting, tumbling, chem film
	Black Oxide	Steel, stainless steel	Black	Media blasting, tumbling, passivation
	Chem Film	Aluminum	Clear, gold	Media blasting, tumbling, Type II/III anodizing
	Plating: Electroless Nickel	Steel, brass, aluminum	Matte silver	Media blasting, tumbling
	Electropolishing	Steel, stainless steel	Bright silver	Passivation
	Media Blasting	Aluminum, steel, stainless, brass, bronze, copper	Matte uniform texture	Everything except electropolish and powder coat
	Plating: Nickel	Steel, brass, aluminum	Bright or satin silver	Media blasting, tumbling
	Passivation	Steel, stainless steel	No visual change	Black oxide, electroless nickel, zinc plating, tumbling, media blasting
	Powder Coating	Aluminum, steel	Full RAL or Pantone match	Standalone finish
	Tumbling	Aluminum, steel, stainless, brass, bronze, copper	Smooths edges, deburrs	Everything except electropolish and powder coat
	Plating: Zinc	Steel, brass, aluminum	Clear (light blue tint), black (glossy)	Media blasting, tumbling, passivation

Same finishing processes as CNC machining. Applicable materials, color range, and which options can combine are confirmed per order.

	Finish	Applicable materials	Colors	Can be applied with
	Chem Film	Aluminum	Clear, gold	Media blasting, tumbling, Type II/III anodizing
	Anodizing Type III (Hardcoat)	Aluminum	Clear, black, gray	Media blasting, tumbling, chem film
	Plating: Electroless Nickel	Aluminum, steel, stainless steel	Confirmed per order	Media blasting, tumbling
	Plating: Nickel	Aluminum, steel, stainless steel	Bright or satin silver	Media blasting, tumbling
	Powder Coating	Aluminum, steel, stainless steel	Black (20% or 90% gloss), white (20% or 90% gloss)	Standalone finish
	Tumbling	Aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, bronze, copper	Smooths edges, deburrs	Everything except electropolish and powder coat

Finishing (SPI/MT textures, pad printing, color matching) confirmed per order.