Processing Metal Examples
Below you can find many examples of different 3D-printed metal parts Bel Air Finishing has finished. We use a variety of machines and processes to achieve these results. If you would like to find more information about the processes or machines we use here at Bel Air, click the button to the right of each set of pictures. Within each example you can view a before and after image of each picture, along with a before and after metrology surface graph, if available. We have many optioins for the type of equipment we choose. Each picture indicates the equipment used for that particular part. If you want to see all the equipment options click the View Video button below.
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Post-Processing - 3D Medical Tools
Objective | Surface finish & polish |
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Part Description | Medical Tool |
Printer Technology | Metal – DMLS |
Material Type | Stainless Steel |
Process Type | Metal 3D Printing Post Processing |
Post-Processing - 3D Metal Sample Tubes
Post-Processing 3D -Turbine Impeller
Objective | Evaluate options of process |
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Part Description | Turbine Impeller |
Printer Technology | DMLS |
Material | AlSi10mG |
Process Type | Water Jet |
To evaluate methods for surface processing AM impellers
3D Printed Metal Coupon
Objective | Binder Jet Finish Limitations |
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Part Description | Coupon |
Printer Technology | ExOne Binder Jet |
Material | 316L |
Process Type | High Energy |
Bel Air performed testing for the customer to help them make educated decisions to choose the best printing technologies for their part.
Surface Improvement
Objective | Surface improvement of mesh |
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Part Description | Prototyping |
Printer Technology | EBM |
Material Type | Titanium |
Process Type | Water Jet Blaster |
Finishing & Polishing Stainless steel
Objective | Surface finish & polish |
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Part Description | Stainless Steel Medical Stethoscope |
Printer Technology | Metal – DMLS stainless steel |
Material Type | Stainless Steel |
Process Type | DMLS Post Processing |
Post-Process Surface for Implanting
Objective | Post process surface for implanting |
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Part Description | Medical Implant |
Printer Technology | EOSINT M |
Material Type | Titanium Ti64
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Process Type | DMLS Post Processing |
3D Metal Mold Cores -Polishing
Objective | 3D Metal Post Process Polish |
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Part Description | 3D Metal Mold Cores |
Printer Technology | DMLS MSI |
Material Type | Maraging Steel |
Process Type | DMLS Post Processing |
Objective | Remove gross surface finish |
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Part Description | Medical – Implant |
Printer Technology | Metal – EBM |
Material Type | 3D Metal – Titanium Ti64 |
Process Type | Metal 3D Printing Post Processing |
Objective | Process each part in a way that you see the best method |
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Part Description | Various metal parts |
Printer Technology | Mark forged |
Material | 17-4PH Stainless |
Process Type | Multiple |
These will be sampled post processed parts showcased to demo surface finishes for sales personnel
Objective | Process each part in a way that you see the best method |
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Part Description | Various metal parts |
Printer Technology | Metal DMLS |
Material | 17-4PH Stainless |
Process Type | Water Jet |
The range of materials available, low cost per unit, and speed of production makes waterjet a great option for prototyping
Objective | Process each part in a way that you see the best method |
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Part Description | Metal parts |
Printer Technology | Metal – DMLS stainless steel |
Material | Steel |
Process Type | Water Jet |
We have the right CNC machine for all budgets, large and small. Every CNC machine comes with a number of customizable options so you can get the exactly what you need
Objective | Process each part in a way that you see the best method |
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Part Description | Metal parts |
Printer Technology | Metal – DMLS stainless steel |
Material | Steel |
Process Type | 3D Metal polishing |
We offer professional power tools and abrasive accessories, including metal polish machines, for surface finishing on steel, stainless steel, aluminum and other metals.
Objective | Process each part in a way that you see the best method |
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Part Description | 3D Prototype |
Printer Technology | Metal – DMLS |
Material Type | Stainless Steel |
Process Type | Water Jet |
Our dedication to quality and staff of 3D printing engineers will help ensure your part design is a success. Choose from a variety of metal materials and post-process options depending on your application’s requirements.
Objective | Process each part in a way that you see the best method |
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Part Description | 3D Prototype |
Printer Technology | Metal – DMLS |
Material Type | Stainless Steel |
Process Type | Water Jet |
Polishing brings out the shine in metallic surfaces and improves the performance of many essential products. At Bel Air we’re proud to offer the finest polishing services for every metal used in modern manufacturing. From aluminum to titanium, we have the expertise needed to polish your metals according to your exact specifications.
Objective | Reduce hand polishing |
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Part Description | Golf putter head |
Printer Technology | ExOne Binder Jet |
Material Type | Bronze – Stainless |
Process Type | Water Jet |
Bel Air offers a wide variety of media and compounds to handle any finishing job. Selecting the right media can greatly increase the production of your finishing operation.
Objective | Post Process Polish |
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Part Description | Metal part |
Printer Technology | Ex One BJ-Binder Jet |
Material Type | Stainless Steel |
Process Type | Post Processing 3D Printed Parts |
Stainless steel can be more challenging to polish than some other metals, but experienced metal polishers can achieve smooth finishes without blemishes or damage. Bel Air specializes in polishing a variety of stainless steel pieces, such as:
- Linear pieces
- Pipe & Round Tube
- Square & Rectangular Tube
Objective | Improve surface |
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Part Description | 3D Prototype |
Printer Technology | Metal – DMLS |
Material Type | Stainless Steel |
Process Type | Centrifugal Disc Finishing |
Objective | Surface improvement |
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Part Description | 3D Prototyping – Test Coupon |
Printer Technology | Electron Beam Melting (EBM) |
Material Type | Titanium |
Process Type | Metal 3D Printing Post Processing |
Objective | Post Process Polish |
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Part Description | 3D Printed Art |
Printer Technology | Ex One BJ-Binder Jet |
Material Type | 420 Stainless Steel + Bronze |
Process Type | Post Processing 3D Printed Parts |
Objective | Post Process Polish |
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Part Description | 3D Printed Art |
Printer Technology | Ex One BJ-Binder Jet |
Material Type | 420 Stainless Steel – Bronze |
Process Type | 3D Metal Polishing |
Objective | 3D Post Process |
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Part Description | Additive Manufactured Consumer Product |
Printer Technology | Metal – DMLS |
Material Type | Stainless Steel |
Process Type | 3D Metal Polishing |
Objective | Post Process Performance Enhancement |
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Part Description | AM Automotive Gear |
Printer Technology | Metal – DMLS |
Material Type | 17-4 Stainless Steel |
Process Type | 3D Metal Surface Finishing |
Objective | Post Processing 3D Parts |
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Part Description | Additive Manufacturing Coupon |
Printer Technology | Electronic Beam Melting (EBM) |
Material Type | EBM Electron Beam Melting Metal 4140 |
Process Type | Centrifugal Finishing Machine |
Objective | 3D Post Processing |
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Part Description | Jewelry |
Printer Technology | DMLS |
Material Type | Stainless Steel |
Process Type | 3D Metal Polishing |
Objective | 3D Part Smoothing, Explore |
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Part Description | EOS DMLS machine example |
Printer Technology | EOS DMLS |
Material Type | Maraging Steel |
Process Type | DMLS Post Processing |
Objective | Ultrapolish |
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Part Description | Aerospace Part |
Printer Technology | Metal – SLM |
Material Type | Inconel 718 |
Process Type | Metal 3D Printing Post Processing |
Objective | Post Processing 3D Part Finishing |
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Part Description | 3D Medical Implant |
Printer Technology | EOS DMLS |
Material Type | Titanium TiAL4V |
Process Type | Centrifugal Disk Finishing |
Objective | Post Processing polish |
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Part Description | 3D art |
Printer Technology | 3D Systems |
Material Type | Stainless Steel |
Process Type | 3D Metal Polishing |
Objective | 3D Part Smoothing |
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Part Description | 3D Printed Artwork |
Printer Technology | Metal – BJ |
Material Type | Post Processing 3D metal 4140 |
Process Type | 3D Metal Polishing |
Objective | Mass Finishing 3D Parts |
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Part Description | 3D Promotional Bottle Opener |
Printer Technology | Metal – DMLS |
Material Type | Post Processing 3D Metal 17-4 |
Process Type | Centrifugal Disk Finishing |
Objective | Post Processing DMLS Parts |
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Part Description | 3D Test Coupon |
Printer Technology | EOS – DMLS |
Material Type | 17-4 Stainless Steel |
Process Type | DMLS Post Processing |
Objective | Surface Finishing Test Coupon |
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Part Description | 3D Metal Printing Industry |
Printer Technology | Metal – EBAM |
Material Type | TiA06V Titanium |
Process Type | 3D Metal Surface Finishing |
Objective | Post Processing DMLS Parts |
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Part Description | 3D AM Aerospace Parts |
Printer Technology | EOS DMLS/SLM |
Material Type | 17-4 Stainless Steel |
Process Type | 3D Metal Polishing |
Objective | Post Processing DMLS Parts |
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Part Description | 3D AM Aerospace Parts |
Printer Technology | Metal – DMLS |
Material Type | 17-4 Stainless Steel |
Process Type | Centrifugal Finishing Machine |
Objective | Surface Reduction |
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Part Description | 3D AM Test Coupon |
Printer Technology | Unknown |
Material Type | 17-4 Stainless Steel |
Process Type | Metal 3D Printing Post Processing |
Objective | Finish internal passage |
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Part Description | AM Automotive Parts |
Printer Technology | Metal – EBM |
Material Type | 3D Steel |
Process Type | Vapor Blasting |
Objective | Post Process 3D Metal to Best Surface |
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Part Description | 3D Aerospace Test Coupon |
Printer Technology | Metal – SLM |
Material Type | 3D Metal |
Process Type | Tumbling Equipment |
Objective | Post Process 3D Metal |
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Part Description | AM Aerospace Parts |
Printer Technology | Stratasys |
Material Type | Stratasys Aluminum |
Process Type | Metal 3D Printing Post Processing |
Objective | Post Process 3D Metal |
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Part Description | AM Aerospace Parts |
Printer Technology | Stratasys |
Material Type | Stratasys Aluminum |
Process Type | Vibratory Polisher |
Objective | Post Process 3D Printed Part |
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Part Description | 3D Consumer Art |
Printer Technology | Stratasys |
Material Type | Stratasys Aluminum |
Process Type | 3D Metal Polishing |
Objective | AMCC Test Coupon |
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Part Description | 3D Prototyping |
Printer Technology | Metal – DMLS |
Material Type | EOS Stainless Steel |
Process Type | Centrifugal Disk Finishing |
Objective | Additive Manufacturing Competency Center Test Coupon |
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Part Description | 3D Prototyping |
Printer Technology | Metal – DMLS |
Material Type | EOS Stainless Steel |
Process Type | Centrifugal Disk Finishing |
Objective | Metal Finish 3D Parts |
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Part Description | AMCC Test Coupon |
Printer Technology | Metal – EOS DMLS |
Material Type | 3D Systems Metal |
Process Type | Centrifugal Disk Finishing |
Objective | Internal Finishing |
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Part Description | Aerospace Nozzle |
Printer Technology | Metal – DMLS |
Material Type | EOS Maraging Steel |
Process Type | Slurry |
Objective | Surface Blending |
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Part Description | Cutting Tool Holder |
Printer Technology | Metal – SLM |
Material Type | SLM 3D metal – stainless steel |
Process Type | 3D Metal Polishing |
Objective | Superpolishing |
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Part Description | 3D Medical Implant |
Printer Technology | Metal – SLM |
Material Type | SLM Stainless Steel |
Process Type | 3D Metal Polishing |
Objective | Performance Finishing |
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Part Description | Aerospace |
Printer Technology | Metal – SLM |
Material Type | Inconel 3D Metal SLM |
Process Type | Vapor Blasting |
Objective | 3D Metal Part polishing |
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Part Description | 3D Artwork |
Printer Technology | Metal – SLM |
Material Type | Stratasys Stainless Steel 316 3D Metal |
Process Type | 3D Metal Polishing |
Objective | 3D Metal Part Finishing |
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Part Description | 3D Artwork |
Printer Description | Unknown |
Material Type | 3D Metal |
Process Type | Sanding 3D Printed Objects |
Objective | 3D Metal Part Finishing |
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Part Description | 3D Artwork |
Printer Technology | Unknown |
Material Type | 3D Metal |
Process Type | 3D Printing Post Processing Equipment |
Objective | 3D Metal Part Finishing |
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Part Description | 3D Artwork |
Printer Technology | Metal – SLM |
Material Type | 3D Metal |
Process Type | Water Jet |
Objective | 3D Metal Part Finishing Internal passages |
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Part Description | Automotive – Turbo wheel |
Printer Technology | Metal – DMLS |
Material Type | DMLS stainless steel |
Process Type | 3D Part Cleaning |
Objective | 3D Metal Part Finishing |
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Part Description | Aerospace – Engine blade |
Printer Technology | Metal – DMLS |
Material Type | 3D Metal 17-4 stainless steel |
Process Type | Post Processing of 3D Printed Parts |
Objective | 3D Metal Part Finishing |
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Part Description | 3D Printed Art |
Printer Technology | Ex One BJ BinderJet |
Material Type | 420 Stainless Steel, Bronze |
Process Type | Centrifugal Disk Finishing |
Objective | 3D Metal Part Finishing |
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Part Description | Jewelry, 3D printed |
Printer Technology | Ex One BJ BinderJet |
Material Type | 420 Stainless Steel, Bronze |
Process Type | Centrifugal Disk Finishing |
Objective | Surface Development |
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Part Description | Aerospace test coupon |
Printer Technology | Electron Beam Melting – EBM |
Material Type | Titanium |
Process Type | Proprietary |