ABSTRACT
Parts manufactured by3D-printing technologies usually require some degree of post-production treatment. This important step of the 3D-printing process is known as post-processing. In short, post-processing in 3D printing refers to any process or task that needs to be performed on a printed part, or any technique used to further enhance the object. Think of it as a finishing touch to treat and refine parts that come out of a 3D printer. The options for post-processing 3D-printed parts include removing support or excess material, washing and curing, sanding or polishing a model to painting or coloring. In this chapter various post-processes are discussed such as support material removal, surface texture improvements, esthetic improvements, and so on.
