PolyJet

Why Choose PolyJet?

Digital Design: The process begins with the creation of a 3D digital model using computer-aided design (CAD) software. This digital file serves as the blueprint for the physical object to be produced.
High Precision and Detail: PolyJet technology can produce highly detailed and intricate models with exceptional surface finish. It is capable of printing layers as thin as 16 microns, resulting in smooth and accurate prototypes.‍
Multi-Material Printing: One of the significant advantages of PolyJet is its ability to print with multiple materials in a single build. This allows for the creation of prototypes with different colors, durometers (hardness), and material properties within the same model.‍
Wide Range of Materials: PolyJet supports a variety of materials, including rigid, flexible, transparent, and high-temperature options. This versatility makes it suitable for a broad range of applications across different industries.
Color Printing: PolyJet printers can produce full-color prototypes with vibrant and accurate colors. This is particularly beneficial for industries like product design, where visual appearance is crucial for evaluating concepts.‍
Smooth Surface Finish: PolyJet 3D printers create models with a smooth surface finish, reducing the need for post-processing. This is especially valuable when producing prototypes that require a high level of detail and aesthetic appeal.‍

High Throughput: PolyJet printers are known for their high printing speed, allowing for the rapid production of prototypes and models. This can be advantageous in scenarios where quick turnaround times are essential.‍
Support for Complex Geometries: PolyJet is capable of producing complex geometries and intricate structures, making it suitable for prototyping designs that may have challenging shapes or internal features.
Prototyping and Iteration: PolyJet is often used in the early stages of product development for prototyping and iterative design. The ability to quickly produce accurate and realistic prototypes aids in the design validation process

Medical Applications: PolyJet technology is employed in the production of medical models, such as anatomical replicas for surgical planning and educational purposes. The ability to use flexible and transparent materials makes it suitable for simulating a wide range of biological tissues.‍
Simulating Production Materials: With a variety of materials available, PolyJet can simulate the properties of production materials, providing a more realistic representation of the final product during the prototyping phase.

Applications

PolyJet is a 3D printing technology that employs a jetting process to create detailed and high-precision models. It uses multiple print heads to jet layers of liquid photopolymer onto a build tray. Each layer is then cured using ultraviolet (UV) light. This technology is known for its ability to produce parts with intricate details and a wide range of materials. Here are some applications for PolyJet 3D printing:

Prototyping and Product Development: PolyJet is often used for rapid prototyping in product design and development. It allows engineers and designers to quickly iterate and test different design concepts before moving to mass production.

Jewelry Prototyping: Jewelry designers use PolyJet for rapid prototyping of intricate and detailed jewelry designs. It allows them to test and refine their designs before final production.

Architectural Components: Architects use PolyJet to create detailed architectural models that accurately represent building designs. This is particularly useful for communicating design concepts to clients.

Consumer Electronics Prototyping: The technology's ability to produce detailed and small parts makes it suitable for prototyping in the consumer electronics industry, where intricate designs and fine details are crucial.

Educational Models: PolyJet is utilized in educational settings for creating detailed models to help students understand complex concepts in various fields, such as biology, engineering, and architecture.

Medical Models: The high precision and multi-material capabilities of PolyJet make it suitable for creating anatomical models for surgical planning, medical device prototypes, and dental applications

Automotive Prototyping: The automotive industry leverages PolyJet for rapid prototyping of vehicle parts, including interior components, exterior design elements, and functional prototypes for testing.

Aerospace Applications: In aerospace, where complex and lightweight components are often required, PolyJet can be used to create prototypes and models for testing. It's also valuable for producing jigs, fixtures, and tooling.

Art and Sculptures: Artists and sculptors use PolyJet for creating intricate and detailed artworks. The ability to print in multiple materials and colors adds to the artistic possibilities.

Consumer Goods: PolyJet enables the production of personalized and customized consumer goods, such as custom-fit eyewear, phone cases, and other accessories.

How Does PolyJet Printing Work?

Digital Design: The process begins with the creation of a 3D digital model using computer-aided design (CAD) software. This digital file serves as the blueprint for the physical object to be produced.
‍Slicing the Model: The 3D model is then sliced into thin layers (typically ranging from 16 to 30 microns) using slicing software. Each layer represents a cross-section of the final object.‍
Material Preparation: PolyJet printing uses liquid photopolymer resins. These resins are photosensitive, meaning they change their properties when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. The printer contains multiple material cartridges, each filled with a different type of photopolymer resin.‍
Printing Process: The PolyJet printer has a build platform that moves in the Z-axis. The printer head jets extremely fine droplets of liquid photopolymer onto the build platform, layer by layer. Simultaneously, a UV light source is used to cure and solidify the material immediately after it is deposited. This process is repeated until the entire object is built up.‍
Support Material: In addition to the model material, PolyJet printers use a support material that is deposited alongside the model material. This support material is necessary to support overhangs and intricate geometries during the printing process. The support material can be easily removed after printing through methods like water jetting or chemical dissolution.‍
Curing and Finalizing: After each layer is deposited and cured, the build platform is lowered by the thickness of one layer, and the process is repeated until the entire object is printed. Once the printing is complete, the object is typically washed to remove any remaining uncured material and support structures.‍
Multi-Material Printing: PolyJet excels in multi-material printing. The printer can switch between different materials during the printing process, allowing for the creation of objects with varying colors, durometers, and material properties in a single build.‍
Post-Processing: After the printing process, the object may undergo additional post-processing steps such as curing under UV light or sanding to achieve the desired finish. Support structures are removed, and the object is ready for use or further evaluation. The model is then sliced into thin, horizontal layers using specialized software.

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