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The widest selection of additive and traditional materials and technologies
Instant custom-generated online quotes• Upload your 3D CAD geometry and receive instant lead times and quotes based on your quantity Superior part quality
• The latest solutions and technology in additive and traditional manufacturing
ISO 9001:2008 Certified
• Certified to meet ISO’s quality management system standards
• High-quality, precision-produced parts delivered rapidly
• ITAR and AS9100C
High-end finishing and functional models
• Test realistic models with full functionality
• Prototype full-color presentation and show models
High resolution and accuracy, from micro-parts to XL parts
• Accurate prototype parts
• The finest feature details
• Thinnest wall thickness
• Extra-large, high-definition single piece parts High-speed responsiveness to all your needs
• Dedicated project managers
• Reduced development costs
• Each order reviewed for manufacturability
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choose which
3DRapidPrint
service is right
for me?
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dedicated project manager
who can provide expert
advice on the technology
andmaterial that best suit
your project. You’ll get
one-on-one attention to
ensure that your parts
arrive in your hands just as
you expected. Get started
faster than ever with our
QuickQuote system at
www.3DRapindPrint.com
If you’re looking for a
spe-cific material, simply visit the
website, select a sample
from the available materials
listed and fill out the quick
request form. You’ll receive
your sample in less than
three days.
About 3D Printing
DRASTICALLY REDUCE YOUR TIME AND COST OF
YOUR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
3D Printing is your ideal choice for hard plastic or cast-friendly wax parts in a wide variety of applications ranging from realistic concept models to final part manufac-turing. 3D printed parts are precise and ultra detailed enabling you to create your designs with confidence.
3D printed parts enables you to eliminate expensive tooling cost and drastically reduce your time and cost of your product development or production.
At 3DRapidPrint.com, we use state-of-the-art high definition, 3D Printers from 3D Systems, a global leader in three dimensional office and desktop solutions. Choose from a selection of materials and processes and get beautiful, ready-to-use, quality parts today.
Key Benefits
• Superior surface smoothness and fine feature detail without support scaring
• True to design exceptional internal geometry
• Fast, durable hard plastic parts
• Castable patterns
• 100% Real Wax precision high-definition patterns for direct investment casting applications
• Multiple finishing options
Applications
3D printed parts are precise and detailed and provide outstanding prototypes and concept models for a wide range of applications. 3D printed parts are
primarily used by MCAD users for early, fast and economical design verification and communication in industrial and mechanical design, technical and artistic design education, electrical engineer applications, packaging engineering, medical, dental, art and hobbyist applications, entertainment and gaming, musical instru-ments, and many others.
The Technology
An additive layer-by-layer process, 3D Printing (MJM) technology uses thermoplas-tic material deposited in layers on a platform.
Step by step:
• A 3D CAD file is translated into a surface model made up of thousands of small triangles.
• The file is sliced into many layers like a stack of cards and transferred into 3D Printer.
• A thermal inkjet process is used to print layer upon layer of both build and support material to create a solid object.
• For plastic parts, the photo curable build material is further hardened by UV light during the process.
• When the build is complete the support material (wax) is melted or dis solved leaving the final part ready for use.
The Technology
Based on 3D Systems’ proprietary and proven MJM technology, 3DRapidPrint.com operates the latest fleet of high definition 3D Printers, delivering plastic and wax parts with unmatched part quality 24 hours per day, every day.
3D Systems comprehensive family of ProJet 3D Printers consistently build ready-to-use parts using a variety of material options. Its high throughput and large build volume with unique part stacking and nesting capabilities enable extended unat-tended operation ideal for overnight and weekend production runs.
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STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA)
Stereolithography (SLA) is often considered the pioneer of the Rapid Prototyping industry, with the first commercial system introduced in 1988 by 3D Systems. The system consists of an Ultra-Violet Laser, a vat of photo-curable liquid resin, and a controlling system.
A platform is lowered into the resin (via an elevator system), such that the surface of the platform is a layer-thickness below the surface of the resin. The laser beam then traces the boundaries and fills in a two-dimensional cross section of the model, solidifying the resin wherever it touches. Once a layer is complete, the plat-form descends a layer thickness, resin flows over the first layer, and the next layer is built. This process continues until the model is complete.
Once the model is complete, the platform rises out of the vat and the excess resin is drained. The model is then removed from the platform, washed of excess resin, and then placed in a UV oven for a final curing. The stereolithography model is then finished by smoothing the “stair-steps.”
Stereolithography Highlights
• Excellent for Fit and Form Testing and Show Models.
• Maximum dimensions for instant quotes: 25” x 25” x 21”. Parts with larger dimensions are also available. Please contact your sales manager to discuss.
• Stereolithography material choices include: Technician’s Choice, Semi-Flexible, PE-Like (Somos 8110); Durable, PP-Like / ABS-Like (Accura 25 / Somos 9420); ABS-Like (Accura Xtreme / Accura 55 / RenShape 7811 / RenShape 7820 / Somos 18420); High-Impact ABS-Like (Somos NeXt); Rigid, PC-Like (Accura 60 / Somos 11122 / Accura ClearVue); High-Temp ABS-Like (Accura Bluestone); High Temp PC-Like, Rigid (Accura PEAK); High Resolution (ABS-Like / Durable / Rigid / Accura Xtreme).
•Standard Stereolithography Tolerances: +/- 0.005” for the first inch, +/- 0.002” on every inch thereafter.
• In the z height (vertical), standard tolerances of +/- 0.01” for the first inch, +/- 0.002” on every inch thereafter.
• Stereolithography Layer Thickness: High Resolution: 0.002” - 0.004”; Standard Resolution: 0.005” - 0.006”.
• SLA Finish Options: Standard, Primed, Painted, WaterClear. Samples available upon request.
Nickel-Plated SLA
Nickel-plating provides added strength, waterproofing, and electrical conductivity to your stereolithography prototype.
SLA is an additive
manufacturing process in
which a UV laser traces a
cross section of the part
onto a vat of UV-curable
liquid photopolymer resin,
hardening the resin. Each
successive cross section
is traced onto the resin,
and the part builds up
layer by layer.
SLA is great for concept
models, rapid prototypes,
master patterns, snap fit
assemblies, form-and-fit
testing and tradeshow
models
Key Features: Smooth
surface finish, high
precision, shorter lead
time, a wide variety of
materialand post
processing options.
Lead Time: same day, next
day, or choose the ship
date
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SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS)
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) uses a laser to sinter powder based materials together, layer-by-layer, to form a solid model. The system consists of a laser, part chamber, and control system.
The part chamber consists of a build platform, powder cartridge, and leveling roller. A thin layer of build material is spread across the platform where the laser traces a two-dimensional cross section of the part, sintering the material together. The platform then descends a layer thickness and the leveling roller pushes material from the powder cartridge across the build platform, where the next cross section is sintered to the previous. This continues until the part is completed.
Once the model is complete, it is removed from the part chamber and finished by removing any loose material and smoothing the visible surfaces.
Selective Laser Sintering Highlights
• Ideal for durable, functional parts with a variety of applications. Capable of producing snap fits and living hinges.
• Maximum dimension for instant quote: 28”x19”x19”. Parts with larger dimensions are also available. Please contact your sales manager to discuss.
• SLS Material choices include: Nylon (Duraform PA), Glass-Filled Nylon (Duraform GF), Flame Retardant Nylon and Durable Nylon (Duraform EX).
• Standard Tolerances: of +/- 0.005” for the first inch, and +/- 0.003” for each additional inch.
• In the z height (vertical), standard tolerances of +/- 0.01” for the first inch, +/- 0.003” on every inch thereafter.
• Layer Thickness: 0.004”.
• Good Choice for high-heat and chemically resistant applications.
• Lead Time Options: Next-day Delivery, Standard, and Economy.
SLS is an additive
manufacturing method in
which a laser bonds small
grains of material,
creat-ing cross sections of the
required part layer by layer.
SLS is a perfect option for
functional testing, rapid
prototyping, low-volume
manufacturing, and
high-heat and chemically
resistant applications.
SLS produces parts in
nylon-based materials that
can include filler such as
glass fiber or carbon
Key Features: Great part
durability, capable of
producing highly complex
geometries, snap fits
and living hinges.
Lead Time: next day or
standard (3-5 days)
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ColorJet Printing (CJP)
ColorJet Printing (CJP) is an additive manufacturing technology which involves two major components – core and binder. The Core™ material is spread in thin lay-ers over the build platform with a roller. After each layer is spread, color binder is selectively jetted from inkjet print heads over the core layer, which causes the core to solidify. The build platform lowers with every subsequent layer which is spread and printed, resulting in a full-color three-dimensional model.
Whether printed with color or in standard white, parts can be additionally clear coated to add a hard smooth coating or wax coated to smooth out the surface fin-ish.
ColorJet Printing Highlights
• Excellent for demonstration models, especially where color or labels are required to demonstrate final product.
• Maximum dimensions for instant quotes: 10” x 15” x 8”. Parts with larger dimensions are also available. Please contact your sales manager to discuss.
• CJP materials: VisiJet PXL
• Standard Tolerances of: +/- 0.005” for the first inch, +/- 0.002” on every inch thereafter.
• In the z height (vertical), standard tolerances of +/- 0.01” for the first inch, +/- 0.002” on every inch thereafter.
• CJP Layer Thickness: Horizontal build layers between .0035” and .004”.
• CJP Finish Options: Standard (Coated with ColorBond)
CJP is an additive
manufacturing technology
in which core material is
spread in thin layers over
a build platform. Color
binder is then selectively
jetted over every layer of
core material, and the part
builds one layer at a time.
CJP is perfect for creating
full-color concept models,
architectural models and
demonstration models.
Key Features: Wide range
of colors, quick
production time, and parts
can be hard or wax coated
for smooth finish.
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MultiJet Printing (MJP)
MultiJet Printing (MJP) is a new Rapid Prototyping process that provides a quick turnaround for smooth, fully cured parts. The process consists only of UV bulbs and photopolymer materials.
ProJet MultiJet Printing machines fully cure each layer of super fine UV curable acrylic plastics and support materials. Support material is easily separated from the part by a melting and washing process. No extra finishing treatments are needed. Finished MJP parts can readily absorb paint and can also be machined, drilled, nickel-plated or used for direct casting patterns.
MultiJet Printing Highlights
• Excellent for Fit and Form Testing and show models.
• Maximum dimensions for instant quotes: 11.75” x 7.3” x 8”. Parts with larger dimensions are also available. Please contact your sales manager to discuss.
• MJP material choices include: VisiJet Crystal and VisiJet Procast.
• Standard Tolerances of: +/- 0.005” for the first inch, +/- 0.002” on every inch thereafter.
• In the z height (vertical), standard tolerances of +/- 0.01” for the first inch, +/- 0.002” on every inch thereafter.
• MJP Layer Thickness: Horizontal build layers down to 16 microns (0.0006”).
• MJP Finish Options: Standard.
MJP is an additive
manufacturing method in
which UV bulbs fully cure
layer upon layer of
super-fine, UV-curable acrylic
plastics.
MJP is excellent for
form-and-fit testing, show
models, concept models,
direct casting patterns and
rapid prototyping.
Key Features:
High resolution, can be
painted, machined, drilled
or chrome plated, wide
range of applications.
Lead Time: 3-5 days
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Plastic Jet Printing (PJP)
Plastic Jet Printing (PJP) is a solid-based rapid prototyping method that extrudes material, layer-by-layer, to build a model. The system consists of a build platform, extrusion nozzle, and control system.
The build material, a production quality thermoplastic, is melted and then extruded through a specially designed head onto a platform to create a two-dimensional cross section of the model. The cross section quickly solidifies, and the platform descends where the next layer is extruded upon the previous layer. This continues until the model is complete, where it is then removed from the build chamber and cleaned for shipping.
Plastic Jet Printing Highlights
• Ideal for Conceptual Models, Engineering Models, and Functional Testing Prototypes.
• Maximum dimensions for instant quotes: 20”x20”x20”. Parts with larger dimensions are also available. Please contact your sales manager to discuss.
• Maximum dimensions for parts in single build: ABS - 23”x19”x23”, Polycarbonate (PC) - 14”x16”x16”. Parts with larger dimensions are also available. Please contact your sales manager to discuss.
• Material choices include: production-quality ABS (red, yellow, green, blue, gray, steel gray, white, and black), ABS-M30 (white, red, blue, and gray),
Polycarbonate (white), PC-ABS (black), PC-ISO (white and translucent), ULTEM, & PPSF (tan). Food-grade ABSi material available upon request.
• Dimensional tolerances are: +/- 0.005” for the first inch, and +/- 0.002” for each additional inch. In the z height (vertical), standard tolerances of +/- 0.01” for the first inch, +/- 0.002” on every inch thereafter.
• Layer Thickness: Standard Resolution: 0.01”; Minimum wall thickness is 0.02”.
PJP is a solid-based
additive manufacturing
process that uses a heated
extrusion nozzle to melt
plastic filament and lay it
down layer by layer until
the part is complete.
PJP works great for
con-cept models, engineering
models, functional
test-ing, consumer products,
high-heat applications and
initial prototypes.
Key Features:
High strength, wide
vari-ety of materials, including
production-quality ABS
and food-grade ABS.
Lead Time: 3-5 days
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QuickPlastic Parts
QuickPlastic Cast Urethanes, RTV Molding and Polyurethanes (Polys) all refer to a low volume production method that produces parts from a Polyurethane plastic material for prototyping purposes.
These parts have material properties similar to production-like plastics. It is pos-sible to make these parts appear just like hard tooled plastic parts through surface finish, color, accuracy, and material properties.
QuickPlastic Cast Urethanes are ideal for marketing samples, test prototypes, or other situations where 1-100 pieces are required, but time and money do not allow a prototype injection-molded tool to be produced.
QuickPlastic Highlights
• Cast Urethane Process: SLA Master Pattern, Finishing, RTV Tool, Cast Urethane, Final Cleanup
• Ideal for 1 -100 marketing samples
• Materials Available: ABS-Like, High Temp ABS-Like, PE-Like, Lexan-Like, Glass Filled Nylon, High Strength, Elastomer (25A, 32A, 42A, 50A, 60A, 70A, 80A, 90A), RC-79D MRI Transparent, UL94V0 Polypropylene-like, UL94V0 ABS-like.
• Maximum dimensions for instant quote: 25”x25”x21”. Parts with larger dimen sions are also available. Please contact your sales manager to discuss
• Standard Tolerances of Cast Urethanes: +/- 0.005” for the first inch, +/- 0.002” on every inch thereafter
• Layer Thickness: High-Resolution: 0.002” - 0.004”; Standard Resolution: 0.005” - 0.006”
• Textures: None, Light, Medium, Heavy, Light Pipe
• Finish Quality: Standard and Show
QuickPlastic is the process
of using silicone molds,
created from a master
pattern, to create molded
urethane parts.
QuickPlastic works great
for pre-production runs,
marketing samples, test
prototypes and
low-vol-ume manufacturing.
Urethane parts can be cast
in color or texture to
beautifully simulate the
cosmetic look of your
parts in a wide variety of
production-like materials.
Key Features:
Wide range of materials,
great simulation of
injection-molded parts,
and low tooling cost.
Lead Time: 6-9 days for
first articles, parts
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QuickCut CNC
CNC Machining is the process by which material is removed from a workpiece with Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment that cuts away unwanted material. Machining is possible on a wide range of materials. Parts are machined directly from your 3D CAD models.
Why select the CNC Machined Part process? When you need to hold tight toler-ance (+/- 0.005”), and when you MUST have your parts in a specific material, such as the production plastic or metal.
CNC Machining Highlights
• Machine a wide variety of plastic and metal material options
• Typical accuracy is +/- 0.005”
• Ability to hold tight tolerances
• The cost can be cheaper than even rapid prototypes, depending on the geometry
Computer Numeric Control
(CNC) machining is a
subtractive manufacturing
method in which unwanted
material, usually metal or
plastic, is cut from primary
stock to form the needed
part.
CNC machining is a great
fit for manufacturing low
and high quantities of
parts that require a very
specific material.
Key Features:
Wide range of materials,
ability to hold tight
tolerances, parts
machined directly from 3D
CAD models.
Lead Time: 6-8 days
CNC Machining Quoting Options
• Offline Quote - A sales manager will engage you to discuss the CNC machining project requirements after you submit the quote request
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Quick Sheet Metal Parts
Quick Sheet Metal production is a formative manufacturing process that creates parts from sheets of metal. Quickparts offers a variety of capabilities involving sheet metal such as bending, shearing, staking and stamping. Common opera-tions for sheet metal parts include drilling, tapping, counterboring and countersink-ing.
Sheet metal quotes are created from STEP or IGES files. IGES files are required for production and 2D prints may be needed to specify finish, tolerance and any other special requirements.
Sheet Metal prototypes have typically been a bottleneck for companies whose new products include sheet metal components. At Quickparts, customers can get those needed sheet metal parts in a prototype assembly in 5 to 10 days.
Quick Sheet Metal Highlights
• Material thickness: 0.001” - 0.250”• Bent part sizes up to 36”x36”x6”
• Quotes created from STEP, IGES or most native CAD files
• Materials include: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, 17-7 PH, Brass, Phosphor Bronze, Copper, Nickel Alloys, Beryllium Copper
• Tolerance: Typically we can hold +/-0.005” across each bend or for cut/punched features
Sheet metal parts are
pro-duced using laser cutting,
water jet or chemical
etch-ing processes to form
blanks from sheet metal
stock. Blanks are then
bent to shape using press
brakes or quick custom
tooling to form the
final geometry.
Geometries can include
gussets, contouring,
embossing and pierced
features, and parts can be
made functional by adding
any PEM or other
hardware.
Key Features:
Wide range of metals
available, tolerances
comparable to die tooling.
Lead Time: 5-10 days
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QuickMold Tooling
QuickMold Tooling specializes in straight-pull, no-action injection molded parts made from common thermoplastic materials including ABS, Polycarbonate, Nylon, and more. Using your native 3D CAD data, Quickparts automates the programming of high-speed CNC equipment for cutting aluminum tools and inserts.
With press sizes ranging from 20 tons to 1,000+ tons, Quickparts can meet your injection molding part needs from 25 parts to high-volume production runs.
QuickMold Tooling Highlights
• Ideal for production runs of straight-pull, no side-action part designs
• Maximum part sizes for quotes: 20”x20”x3”
• Standard tolerances are +/- 0.005”.
• High-speed CNC machining for Aluminum tooling materials
• Over 30 in-stock material options: ABS, Acetal, Nylon, PC, PP, PE, TPE, etc., and options available.
• Color options: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Ultra Blue, Brown, Light Grey, Medium Grey, Dark Grey, Black, and White.
• Finish options: Non-cosmetic, Standard, Smooth, Mirror, Light Texture, and Medium Texture
QuickMold Tooling is the
process of forming a part
by
injecting plastic into an
aluminum or steel mold.
QuickMold Tooling is
fan-tastic for low- and
high-volume part manufacturing
in industries like
automotive, construction
and consumer products.
Key Features:
High production rates, and
wide variety of materials
and finishes.
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QuickMetal Plaster Mold Casting
n prototype plaster mold casting, an SLA master model is replicated into silicone rubber and used as a reusable master pattern for a single-use plaster mold. This method is limited to low-melt alloys such as Aluminum and Zinc. The QuickMetal process of plaster mold casting can be summarized as such:
SLA Master Pattern (positive) ->RTV mold (negative) -> RTV mold (positive) -> Plaster mold (negative) -> Final casting (positive)
A plaster, usually gypsum or calcium sulfate, is mixed with talc, sand, asbestos, sodium silicate, and water to form a slurry. This slurry is sprayed on the polished surfaces of the pattern halves. The slurry sets in less than 15 minutes to form the mold. The mold halves are extracted carefully from the pattern and then dried in an oven.
The mold halves are carefully assembled, along with the cores. Then, the molten metal is poured in the molds. After the metals cools down, the plaster is broken and the cores are washed out.
Sheet metal parts are
pro-duced using laser cutting,
water jet or chemical
etch-ing processes to form
blanks from sheet metal
stock. Blanks are then
bent to shape using press
brakes or quick custom
tooling to form the
final geometry.
Geometries can include
gussets, contouring,
embossing and pierced
features, and parts can be
made functional by adding
any PEM or other
hardware.
Key Features:
Wide range of metals
available, tolerances
comparable to die tooling.
Lead Time: 5-10 days
TYPICAL USES
Materials with low melting temperature, such as aluminum and zinc, can be cast using this process. This process is used to make quick prototype parts as well as low volume production parts.
LIMITATIONS
Size - Parts cast are usually small to medium size, ranging in weight from 30 g (1
oz) to 7 kg (15 lb).
Finishing
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Injection Mold Tooling
3DRapidPrint provides ready-to-shoot Aluminum tools (QC10) for customers who need production grade injection molded parts in short order. For our custom-ers who cannot wait 12-16 weeks for traditional or offshore tooling to be made, 3DRapidPrint offers Low-Volume Injection Mold Tooling and Parts.
In contrast to our Rapid Injection Molding offering, Low-Volume Injection Mold Tooling & Parts has no geometry limits on part dimensions and allows any commer-cially available material and surface finish.
With press sizes ranging from 20 tons to 1,000+ tons, 3DRapidPrint can meet your injection molding part needs from 25 parts to high-volume production runs.
Injection mold tooling is
the process of building
a steel, multi-cavity
pro-duction tool for injection
molds. Each tool is
pro-duced to your standards
and specifications.
Injection mold tooling is
great for high-volume
manufacturing.
Key Features:
All major tooling
compo-nents, pilot and short-run
production available upon
completion of tooling,
in-house tool trial
capabili-ties.
Lead Time: 4-6 weeks
Injection Molding Highlights
• Excellent option for QuickTurn Injection Molding projects to combat offshore tooling
• No geometry limits on part dimensions
• Standard tolerances are +/- 0.005”.
• High-speed CNC machining for Aluminum (QC7) tooling
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QuickCast Patterns
QuickCast is an SLA build style trademarked by 3D Systems and was created to meet the needs of the Investment Casting industry. QuickCast patterns were the first direct pattern (patterns create via a 3D printing process) and are by far, the most popular direct pattern technology in North America. While Stereolithography and Rapid Prototyping in general have greatly reduced time to market, Quickcast patterns for investment casting have had the most profound effect on this industry. Quickcast replaces the time consuming process of creating tooling to produce wax patterns, allowing the review of metal designs in days instead of months.
The QuickCast build style consists of a hollow stereolithography pattern with an internal hexagonal support structure that adds strength to the pattern, allows for easy drainage, and facilitates collapse of the pattern during thermal expansion to help avoid cracking the shell. QuickCast patterns provide several advantages com-pared to other direct patterns.
QuickCast is an SLA build
style that creates hollow
direct patterns for
invest-ment casting. Hexagonal
support structures add
strength, allow for easy
drainage and facilitate
col-lapse of the pattern during
thermal expansion.
Key Features:
Provides invaluable shrink
and gating information
prior to hard tooling, large
pattern size, smooth
surfaces, faster than using
tooling to create wax
patterns.
Key benefits
• Accuracy – SLA systems provide very good accuracy and rival the accuracy of
CNC machined systems.
• Large size capability – We can build patterns in one piece up to 59”x29”x20”.
Larger patterns can be created by building the pattern in sections and joining them together.
• Smooth surface finish – Our fleet of iPro systems build the smoothest surfaces
of any 3D printing technology. With additional finishing, surface roughness of less than 75µin Ra can be achieved.
Materials
3DRapidPrint exclusively uses the CastPro resin for QuickCast patterns, the best investment casting resin on the market. Because the pattern will not melt out in the autoclave but instead must be burned out prior to pouring, some modifications of the conventional investment casting process are required. 3D has published “The 3D Systems Guide to Processing QuickCast Patterns”.
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ProJet Wax Patterns
ProJet Wax Patterns - Given their preferences, many foundries would prefer to work with wax patterns and our Professional 3D Printers, including theProJet 3510 CPX system, fit the requirements for accurate, reliable processing. They build ex-cellent wax patterns directly, that are easily cast by any foundry.
Whether only one or hundreds of patterns are needed quickly, you can count on our ProJet Wax Patterns to fit into your normal foundry processing procedures, just as though they had been injection molded in pattern wax. Using the Multi-Jet Mod-eling (MJM) Technology, 3D Systems’ 3D ProJet Printers use VisiJet® Materials to build accurate, high definition wax patterns for direct investment casting.
While the build envelope for the ProJet is limited, the wax patterns have several advantages.
ProJet wax patterns are
high-definition wax
patterns created on 3D
Systems ProJet 3D
printers and used for
direct investment casting.
Key Features:
High definition, quick lead
time, range of finishes and
resolutions.
Resolution Options
The ProJet has excellent resolution, it can build detail that would normally be very difficult to mold. In fact, the detail resolution is so good that the systems are often used for jewelry applications. We can print your part designs to meet High Detail and Accuracy requirements using High Resolution Mode or the more economical Standard Resolution Mode options. You specify what is most important, and we will tailor your project to meet those needs.
Finish Options
Several resolution modes are available, in the higher resolution settings, the surface finish hard to distinguish from molded patterns, even without finishing. Patterns are easy to cast. No special finishing steps need to be taken.
Pattern Size
Of course any size pattern can be made by assembling segmented pieces, but ef-fectively, one piece patterns up to approximately 11.5” x 7.25” x 7” can be built on the ProJet™ CPX 3500 machines.
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CastForm Patterns
Patterns created with CastForm PS material are low density (45% dense); they are infiltrated with foundry wax to create a pattern that is easy to handle and finish. CastForm PS material patterns require few modifications to standard foundry prac-tices and remove quickly and easily.
CastForm patterns are compatible with autoclaves, low-temperature furnaces, and vacuum plaster casting methods. CastForm PS material’s low ash content (<0.02%) makes it ideal for patterns for casting reactive metals such as titanium; it has also been used successfully with low melt-temperature metals such as aluminum, magnesium, and zinc.
Utilizing 3D Systems
CastForm PS material,
patterns are3D printed for
use in the metal casting
processes.
CastForm patterns are
best suited for automotive
and machine components
that do not demand a fine
surface finish.
Key Features:
Shrinks in autoclave,
reduced casting failure,
easy processing.
Anatomy of the CastForm Pattern Process
Patterns are created using the Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) process and 3D Sys-tems CastForm PS material. A high powered laser is used to fuse together the low density CastForm material layer by layer into a finished casting pattern. Once the process is complete, the pattern is infiltrated with wax to seal the surface.
Applications
CastForm patterns are good for commercial foundry applications requiring complex geometries and utilize reactive and low temperature metals.
Benefits
• Good commercial foundry application
• Reduced casting failure
• Minimizes mold cracking
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