Dyed Black Finish
We have invested over £50K in this post-processing equipment to bring you the very best black parts possible as an in-house service.
3DPRINTUK was the first company in the UK to install a DM60 system from Dye Mansion. We have invested over £50K in this post-processing equipment to bring you the very best black parts possible as an in-house service. The process produces a solid colour that does not add thickness and is more durable than a painted finish. The coloured part can be complemented by a polish from our free polishing service.
Non-Conductive
Our dye does not have any traces of carbon or conductive material.
‘Carbon’ Black refers to the colour of our finish not the material. Be aware that other brands of dye may contain carbon.
Natural finish, dyed black:
Dyeing the natural finish gives a very solid black colour, a slightly richer black than the polished and dyed finish; and you don’t need to wait a day extra for the polishing. However, the natural finish does score very easily; even a fingernail can leave a shiny line across the part which can be rather unsightly.
Polished finish, dyed black:
Dyeing the polished parts produces a lighter black finish, hence the name ‘Carbon Black’. The result is not as consistent as the natural finish, though it is still very good. The main advantage to this one is the far superior surface finish and more importantly it does not score like the natural finish does. Personally, we prefer this method overall.
Unpolished
Actual part size: 30mm x 15mm x 14mm
Polished
Actual part size: 30mm x 15mm x 14mm
Pricing:
Our Carbon Black parts are charged at 10% extra to the total cost of your part(s).
Advantages
- Cost-effective compared with painting
- Dimensions are not altered
- Not affected by UV light
- Durable – doesn’t wear off like paint
- Fast process that only adds 1 day (approx), sometimes can be done same day
Disadvantages
- Unpolished parts can show some score marks
- Polished black is not as rich as unpolished black
- Only one colour per model
- Does add to the lead time, especially if ordering express items
CARBON BLACK CASE STUDIES
Want to test our material before you order?
Before you place your order, if you want to be 100% sure that our material is suitable for your project, why not order one of our sample packs?
It contains examples of our four finishing choices, three unique parts designed to demonstrate the potential of printing in SLS nylon and a 20 page brochure containing information on our material, our services and tips on how to save money with your prints.
