Because vapor smoothing is great for improving overall appearance, it is also good for improving the functional aspects of a part. Simply put, vapor smoothing provides these benefits:

• It reduces the relative surface roughness of a part.
• It seals the micro-pores of a part’s surface.
• It improves the cleanability of a part.
• It increases the tactile feel of a part.
• It makes a part more appropriate for its intended end-use.

When Is Vapor Smoothing Most Important?

• Parts that customers handle/that are visible to the customer. 👀
• Cosmetic or customer-facing parts/enclosures/housings. 🧩
• Products where the tactile feel of a part significantly affects its 💎 perceived quality.

Not every part will require vapor smoothing, but when a part needs to be vapor smoothed there is no alternative solution. Using vapor smoothing will also allow parts made from PA12GB or PA11 to be used for applications that standard PA12 cannot accommodate.

We love providing our customers with this value-added service. Aesthetics are important! 🙂