3D Printing Services

PolyJet

At a glance

Lifecycle

Visual models (DVT), Fit/feature validation (EVT)

Lead Time

As fast as 1 day

Resolution

0.016 mm (0.03 mm for VeroBlack)

3D Printing Materials

ABS-Like

Rubber-Like

Vero

VeroClear

ABS-Like

ABS-like is our closest representation of injection molded ABS in a 3D printed material. It has the same high resolution appearance as VeroWhite, but the material is much stronger and more durable.
Process:
Polyjet
Colors:
Off-white
Resolution:
0.016 mm
Max Print Size:
490 x 390 x 200 mm

Design Recommendations

Max Part Size [x, y, z]

490 x 390 x 200 mm

Min Part Size [x, y, z]

5 x 5 x 5 mm

Tolerance

+/- 0.2 mm

Min Part Wall Thickness

1.0 mm
  • Gaps for mating parts: 0.1mm off of each wall.
  • Avoid sharp corners.
  • Avoid enclosed designs. To remove support material from PolyJet parts, the machinist must have line-of-sight access to all areas that require cleaning.
  • Ribbing helps avoid warping on long, flat parts.

About the Process

PolyJet is a 3D printing technology similar to inkjet document printing, but instead of jetting drops of ink onto paper, PolyJet 3D printers jet layers of liquid photopolymer onto a build tray and instantly cure them with UV light. The layers build up to create a precise 3D model or prototype.

Along with the selected model materials, the PolyJet 3D printer also jets a gel-like support material specially designed to uphold overhangs and complicated geometries. It is easily removed by hand or water.

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