PostProcess Technologies
PostProcess Tech PG1.2 3D Printed SLA Parts
PostProcess Technologies has developed a new SLA resin removal chemistry, optimised for the company’s DEMI and CENTI post-printing machines.
The new chemistry formulation, PG1.2, has been tested in multiple production environments with eight different materials. PostProcess says it has consistently removed resin from SLA 3D printed parts in five to ten minutes, and can continue to do so for 1,000 runs on the DEMI machine when using trays of 15” in size.
Being brought to market as part of the company’s automated and intelligent post-processing technologies, PG1.2’s longevity helps to reduce the cost of waste disposal and machine downtime with fewer detergent change-outs needed, and also offers a lower vapour pressure and higher flash point, thus bringing health and safety benefits.
PostProcess’ latest chemistry development has been designed for the company’s DEMI and CENTI hardware systems, which harness the patent-pending Submersed Vortex Cavitation (SVC) technology and are driven by the AUTOMAT3D software. The SVC technology utilises agitated flow to remove supports with a ‘sink-float’ process, while AUTOMAT3D uses a function called ‘Agitation Algorithm’ to control the energy, speed and direction within the hardware to ensure parts are processed consistently and without damage.
PostProcess Technologies will showcase its new post-printing solution at the upcoming Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Conference in Chicago, and believes it will of interest to a wide range AM adopters.
“SLA is one of the most popular 3D printing technologies in the world,” commented Jeff Mize, CEO of PostProcess Technologies. “No matter what volume of printing, any SLA user can benefit from the remarkable efficiencies of our solution’s decreased processing time, increased throughput, increased detergent longevity, and improved safety.”
