Colour Dyeing
Add a new dimensions to your parts with our deep dyeing service
3D Printed Colour Dyeing Service
Discover our vibrant colour range designed to deliver the most consistent and repeatable results.
Enhance the aesthetics and value of your 3D-printed parts with our Colour Dye Service.
Our advanced dyeing machines heat and pressurise parts to high temperatures, ensuring a deeper and more uniform colour finish. With an investment of over £1 million in post-processing equipment, we are the largest in the world, offering you the finest colours and finishes.
Our dyeing process, also referred to as deep dyeing or dyed, enhances parts' resistance to wear, dirt, and environmental factors. This ensures they remain durable and precise, even with regular use and exposure.
3D Colour Dyeing: Prices, Sizes, and Materials
How much does it cost?
Black Dye: + 10%
Standard colours: £10 + 10%
Non-Standard Colours: £60 + 10%
Maximum Part Size
300mm x 270mm x 580mm
(Economy, Trade & Scheduled orders)
Materials Available
Colour: SLS Nylon PA12 (PA2200)
Black only: MJF Nylon PA12 | SAF PA11 ECO | SLS TPU Flexible
Finishing Colours Available
SLS PA12
Natural White | Black | Red | Blue | Green | Yellow
MJF PA12 and SAF PA11 ECO
Grey | Black
SLS TPU Flexible
White | Black
Appearance and Finish of Colour Dyeing
Explore the versatility of dyeing 3D printed parts with our range of materials, including SLS and MJF, to achieve vibrant, durable, and customised finishes for all your projects.
How 3D Colour Dyeing Works
After the parts have been cleaned, they are loaded into the Dyemansions DM60 deep dye systems in a basket. The lid is then closed and sealed. The parts are then dyed inside the machine under high pressure and temperature. This high pressure and temperate allows for the dye to penetrate deeper than systems that simply bathe the parts in a dyed. This allows for greater longevity and vibrance to the colour.
Once the cycle has completed, the dye is evacuated and the parts washed inside the machine. The parts are then removed and rapidly dried in an external dryer to reduce the risk of marks and residue spoilage.
Benefits of Colour Dyeing 3D Printed Parts
Examples
Talk to Andrew, our Head of Technical Sales, and discover how our services can save you time and money while achieving the highest quality prints.
Risks of Colour Dyeing 3D Printed Parts
Colour Matching
A perfect colour match can be hard to achieve. Expect some light variation in the intensity of the colour.
Warping
Very flat profiles that are naturally susceptible to warping can warp more in the during process.
Polished parts
Colour dye results from polished parts tend to be slightly more faded than natural colours.
Mixing finishes
Mixing finishes can lead to different visual appearances for the parts – it is recommended to keep all parts the same finish where possible.
Food Safety
Unfortunately, dyed parts are not certified as food safe. If you need food safe parts, undyed SLS PA12 (PA2200) is in its natural and polished finishes.
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Other Finishing Options
Finish Options
| Finish | Min Thickness | Cost | SLS PA12 | MJF PA12 | SAF PA11 | SLS TPU | Express | Economy | Trade | Scheduled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural | 1mm | Free | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Vibro Polished | 2mm | +2% | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Shot Peened | 1.5mm | +7% | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Vapour Smoothed | 1.5mm | 30p +10% | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Colour Options
| Colour | Min Thickness | Cost | SLS PA12 | MJF PA12 | SAF PA11 | SLS TPU | Express | Economy | Trade | Scheduled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1.5mm | +10% | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Standard Colours | 1.5mm | £10 +10% | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
| Custom Colours | 1.5mm | £60 + 10% | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |