LuxYours Vapour Smoothing Machines, Now Available Locally
Formero is the exclusive local distributor of LuxYours vapour smoothing machines, supplying advanced industrial systems to organisations looking to bring vapour smoothing in-house. These machines are designed for production environments where surface quality, repeatability, and long-term reliability matter.
For customers already familiar with vapour smoothing, the challenge is rarely understanding the process. It is choosing the right machine, implementing it correctly, and having local support when it matters. That is where we fit. We supply LuxYours systems with full installation, training, and ongoing technical support, backed by real-world experience using the technology every day.
LuxYours machines are built for smoothing sintered nylons and TPU at an industrial level. They are engineered to deliver consistent results across complex geometries, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and predictable operating costs.
What Vapour Smoothing Actually Delivers
Vapour smoothing works by briefly exposing printed parts to a controlled vapour environment. The surface melts at a microscopic level, allowing layer lines and surface porosity to flow and seal. When done correctly, the result is not a coating, but a transformed surface.
This transformation delivers practical, measurable benefits. Surface roughness is reduced significantly. Parts become easier to clean and safer to handle. Internal channels and complex geometries are smoothed just as effectively as external faces. Mechanical properties are preserved while surface performance is dramatically improved.
Most importantly, vapour smoothing turns parts that look printed into parts that look manufactured. For many applications, this is the final step that allows additive manufacturing to compete directly with traditional processes.
Designed for End-Use and Regulated Applications
LuxYours systems are engineered with real-world applications in mind. Vapour smoothed parts processed on these machines can achieve conformity for food contact in accordance with EU 10/2011. This opens the door to components used in food handling, packaging, and processing environments.
They are also ideally suited for design-led and medical products that require prolonged skin contact. Smooth, sealed surfaces reduce irritation, improve hygiene, and provide a more refined tactile experience. For medical, orthotics, prosthetics, and consumer-facing products, this is a major advantage.
Unlike many surface finishing methods, vapour smoothing does not introduce foreign coatings or secondary materials. The result is a homogeneous part with consistent material properties throughout.
A Sustainable Approach to Post-Processing
Environmental impact matters, especially as additive manufacturing scales. LuxYours vapour smoothing machines are built around biodegradable solvents that significantly reduce environmental burden compared to traditional chemical finishing methods.
Sustainability is further improved through integrated solvent recovery systems. Solvent is captured, reused, and managed efficiently, reducing waste and long-term operating costs. This makes vapour smoothing viable not just technically, but economically and responsibly.
For organisations with environmental targets, compliance requirements, or internal sustainability goals, this approach offers a clear advantage without sacrificing performance or throughput.
Built for Complex Geometries and Production Reality
One of the key strengths of LuxYours systems is their ability to smooth both external surfaces and internal cavities. Complex internal channels, lattice structures, and enclosed features are processed evenly, something that mechanical finishing methods simply cannot achieve.
Iterative flux vapour smoothing allows precise control over surface finish, enabling repeatable results across batches. Whether the goal is cosmetic refinement or functional improvement, the process can be tuned to suit the application.
Both systems are Industry 4.0 ready, with features designed to support integration into modern production environments. This includes process consistency, traceability, and readiness for automated workflows.
Machines Available
LUX PRO 400
The LUX PRO 400 is a compact industrial system designed for efficient, cost-effective vapour smoothing. It is well suited to organisations bringing vapour smoothing in-house for the first time, or those processing small to medium batch sizes.
The medium sized process chamber provides ample capacity for a wide range of parts while maintaining a compact footprint. It supports components made from PA and TPU and delivers consistent smoothing of internal cavities and external faces.
Low operating costs, biodegradable solvents, and integrated solvent recovery make it an attractive long-term investment. Retrofit kits provide flexibility and investment protection as requirements evolve.
Technical Specifications
| Max. part size: | 400x400x300 mm |
| Processing time (including evaporation): |
90 mins |
| Chamber flushing time: | 3 secs |
| Chamber emptying time: | 3 secs |
| Steam reservoir: | 60 L |
| Installed heating power: | 8.5 kW |
| Touch-screen operation: | Yes |
| CE certified: | Yes |
| Exhaust air purifier: | Yes |
| Machine Dimensions: | 1125x758x1688 mm (LxHxW) |
LUX PRO 700
The LUX PRO 700 is designed for high productivity and series production. Featuring a large process chamber it is able to handle higher throughput and the ability to process larger or more densely packed batches.
This system is built for industrial environments where consistency, capacity, and uptime are critical. It supports the same advanced vapour smoothing capabilities, including iterative flux processing and full smoothing of complex internal and external geometries.
Sustainability remains a core focus, with biodegradable solvents and a retrofit option for enhanced solvent recovery. The PRO 700 also offers upgrade pathways for existing LuxYours systems, protecting long-term investment.
Technical Specifications
| Max. part size: | 700x600x500 mm |
| Min. processing time: | down to 5 mins |
| Processing time (including evaporation): |
65 mins |
| Chamber flushing time: | 3 secs |
| Chamber emptying time: | 3 secs |
| Steam reservoir: | 260 L |
| Installed heating power: | 7.5 kW |
| Touch-screen operation: | Yes |
| CE certified: | Yes |
| Exhaust air purifier: | Yes |
| Machine Dimensions: | 3300x955x1950 mm (LxHxW) |
More Than a Machine Supplier
As the exclusive local distributor of LuxYours vapour smoothing machines, we do more than supply equipment. We provide installation, training, and ongoing technical support to ensure the process is implemented correctly from day one. Formero is also a certified LUX Competence Center, operating as LCC Melbourne, providing a direct link to LuxYours expertise, best practice, and application knowledge.
We use vapour smoothing in-house every day as part of our own 3D printing services. This hands-on experience means we understand not just how the machines work, but how they perform under real production conditions. As LCC Melbourne, we are equipped to demonstrate real outcomes, validate applications, and support customers with proven process insight.
Our role is to help you evaluate whether vapour smoothing makes sense for your application, and to support you long after the machine is installed, with the backing of a recognised LuxYours Competence Centre.
Speak to an Expert Today
If you are looking to bring production-grade vapour smoothing in-house, now is the right time to explore what LuxYours systems can offer. The right machine, correctly implemented, can unlock new applications, improve part quality, and strengthen your additive manufacturing capability.
Speak to Formero today to discuss your parts, materials, and production goals, and find out which LuxYours vapour smoothing system is right for your business.
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Speak to our team to learn how Vapour Smoothing can take your parts to the next level.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes. We are the exclusive local distributor of LuxYours vapour smoothing machines. All systems are supplied directly through us, including installation, training, and ongoing technical support. This ensures machines are commissioned correctly and supported locally over their full service life.
We provide more than just the machine. Our role includes site assessment, installation, operator training, and ongoing process and technical support. The goal is to ensure vapour smoothing is integrated successfully into your production environment from day one.
LuxYours systems are designed for vapour smoothing of sintered nylons and TPU. This includes common additive manufacturing materials used in SLS and MJF processes, covering both rigid and flexible end-use components.
LuxYours machines use biodegradable solvents and are designed with sustainability in mind. Integrated solvent recovery systems reduce waste, lower operating costs, and minimise environmental impact compared to traditional chemical finishing methods.
Yes. Vapour smoothed parts can achieve conformity for food contact in accordance with EU 10/2011. The process is also well suited to design and medical products that require prolonged skin contact, where smooth, sealed surfaces are critical.
The core vapour smoothing technology is the same across both systems. The key differences are process chamber size, throughput, and suitability for production volumes. The PRO 400 is a compact industrial system, while the PRO 700 is designed for higher productivity and series production. The PRO 400 also has the ability to recycle consumables.
Yes. LuxYours machines are specifically designed to smooth both external faces and internal cavities. This makes them ideal for parts with complex internal channels, lattice structures, and enclosed features that cannot be finished mechanically.
Choosing the right system depends on part size, batch volume, materials, and production goals. We work closely with you to assess your application and recommend the most suitable LuxYours machine. Speak to an expert to discuss your requirements and next steps.