Confirm material and surface requirements first
Vapor polishing is a finishing request whose suitability depends on the plastic material and part geometry. Specify the resin grade, target surfaces, masked areas and the appearance or clarity requirement. Avoid assuming the process is appropriate for every plastic.
For the broader treatment scope, see polishing services and surface finishing options. This page focuses on defining a vapor-polishing request for a CNC plastic part.
List acceptance details on the drawing
- Identify the plastic grade and any material condition.
- Mark the surfaces to polish and any areas to mask.
- Describe appearance or clarity acceptance in measurable or reviewable terms.
- Call out dimensions that must be checked after finishing.
- State quantity and inspection records.
Do not assume that vapor polishing guarantees a particular transparency, surface value or dimensional result. Those outcomes must be confirmed for the material, geometry and process scope.
Send a finish-ready request
Provide the CAD and drawing revisions, material, target surfaces, quantity and finish acceptance criteria. Include any secondary operations and destination so machining and finishing can be reviewed together.
