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== Know-how == | == Know-how == | ||
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| + | === Support material === | ||
| + | * The machine does not build air gaps, all caveties in a model will be filled with support material. | ||
| + | * The support material can generally be removed with the Krumm water-jet. | ||
| + | * Persistent support material can be softened by putting the model into water. The support material will absorb water and break or loosen up somewhat after a few hours has passed, then it can be removed much easier using the waterjet or a brush. | ||
| + | * The water jet is generally the best way of removing support | ||
| + | * The support material can consist of build-material as well as fullcure 705. This amount of build material in the support can be adjusted in objet studio. | ||
| + | * Note that the border between material and support will be a mix of the two components, as they mix somewhat before curing. | ||
| + | * To achieve completely smooth surfaces in a model where there used to be support material- sanding will be needed. | ||
| + | * At 1mm thickness, the vero materials may break easily- they will probably withstand the use of the waterjet, but they may also break thus caution is needed when removing support. | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
The manufacturers link: | The manufacturers link: | ||
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Connex500/ Connex500] | [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Connex500/ Connex500] | ||
Revision as of 09:06, 27 May 2010
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Connex 500
Intro
Just before easter 2010 we installed a brand new 3D-printer, a connex 500 machine delivered by Signcom and manufactured by Objet Geometries. The printer itself is using polyjet technology, which means that it builds the model by applying layer by layer of thin liquid photopolymer on top of each other. Each layer is cured instatntly by the use of UV lamps.
FAQ
Know-how
Support material
- The machine does not build air gaps, all caveties in a model will be filled with support material.
- The support material can generally be removed with the Krumm water-jet.
- Persistent support material can be softened by putting the model into water. The support material will absorb water and break or loosen up somewhat after a few hours has passed, then it can be removed much easier using the waterjet or a brush.
- The water jet is generally the best way of removing support
- The support material can consist of build-material as well as fullcure 705. This amount of build material in the support can be adjusted in objet studio.
- Note that the border between material and support will be a mix of the two components, as they mix somewhat before curing.
- To achieve completely smooth surfaces in a model where there used to be support material- sanding will be needed.
- At 1mm thickness, the vero materials may break easily- they will probably withstand the use of the waterjet, but they may also break thus caution is needed when removing support.
Links
The manufacturers link: Connex500
