Holdson was approached by Renishaw, a leading manufacturer of 3D printing technology, to explore the surface finishes achievable using electrochemical polishing.
Renishaw tasked Holdson with processing a promotional bottle opener printed using their laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technology, testing both matte and shiny finishes to evaluate the range of achievable results.
Renishaw left the scope open-ended, simply aiming to assess the potential of electrochemical polishing for different finishes.
Using an electrochemical polishing process, Holdson successfully reduced the surface roughness of Renishaw’s AM titanium components, delivering a significant improvement in finish while maintaining part integrity. The process not only shortened cycle times but also provided a repeatable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly solution for post-processing AM parts.
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