Concept Modeling, Rapid Prototyping, Indirect Manufacturing
The first installment of 3D Systems’ MJP Best Practices for the ProJet MJP 2500 will focus on concept modeling, rapid prototyping, and indirect manufacturing.
ProJet MJP2500:
- Fast – Reliable – Capable workgroup/work team 3D printer
- World-class precision, accuracy, and surface finish
- Rigid, Engineering, High Temp and Elastomeric materials
- Functional prototyping, jigs and fixtures, concept modeling, sales/marketing models, early production runs, and broad indirect manufacturing capabilities
- Injection-molded part quality, surface textures, screw bosses, robust snap fits and metal inserts, drilling/tapping/machining, optical clarity, paintable, dying, and tinting
EasyClean Post Processing
The EasyClean system utilizes two warmer units that use heat to melt wax supports away, without manual labor. Operate in a typical
office environment, resting on a table, without objectionable noise or odor, and without requiring special ventilation or equipment, only requiring access to a sink. The system can hold a part as large as the full build size and can be left active throughout the day for simple and high-volume post-processing of parts.
High Fidelity, High Quality, Sharp Features, & Smooth Surfaces
MJP printing process generates a part with over 1.1 billion drops per cubic inch of part volume allowing the creation of even the smallest details. The support
wax technology instantly solidifies in place during part formation creating world-class feature fidelity and smooth surfaces. The wax supports are automatically created in the print software and allow for simple and hands free post-processing. Even the most complex geometries and entrapped cavities are easily realized without scarring of the part surfaces.
Communication, Sales and Marketing Concept Models
High feature fidelity, sharp edges, and smooth surfaces enable highly detailed and aesthetically pleasing communication models.
Rapid Prototyping and Indirect Manufacturing
A robust material set, high fidelity, part accuracy, and smooth surfaces enable high-quality functional prototypes, and early
functional production parts for product builds. Engineering and specialty materials provide for a broad range of indirect manufacturing capabilities including Thermoforming, Injection Molding, RTV/ Polyurethane Molding, and Sheet Metal Forming.
Painted and Dyed Models
Achieve full product realism by simply painting or dying the MJP materials.
Smooth Surfaces, no sanding required
Complete paint drying, no inhibition, no tackiness
High Visual Contrast Gray and Tan materials for sales/marketing communication and concept models
Microfluidics and Capillary Physics
1.1 billion droplets per cubic inch allows for extremely small feature resolution. Numerous clear materials with excellent optical clarity and
a watertight process makes and ideal technology for microfluidics, capillary physics, and lab-on-a chip applications.
Microscopic Parts and Assemblies
Extremely small functional assemblies can be printed.
Shaft / Bearing assemblies as compared to the size of a US penny.
Large and Complex, Multi-Part, Functional Printed Assemblies
The high-resolution capability extends to large parts as well as small. Large build size plus high resolution allows for a wide variety of complex functional assemblies like this clock model.
Rigid Material Family
M2R-CL (Rigid Clear)
M2R-WT (Rigid White)
M2R-GRY (Rigid Gray)
M2R-BK (Rigid Black)
M2R-TN (Rigid Tan)
Rigid, Multipurpose, Concept Models, Light Prototyping, Rigid RTV Molds
Engineering Material Family
M2G-CL Armor (ABS-Like Material)
Strong, Flexible, Tough
M2G-DUR ProFlex (Polypropylene Material)
Flexible, Bendable, Functional seals, Extreme toughness
Specialty Material Family
M2S-HT90 (High Temperature, Indirect Manufacturing)
Strong, Stiff, High Compression and Durable
M2S-HT250 (Highest Temperature)
Extremely Strong, Stiff and Very High Temperature.
Elastomeric Family
M2-EBK (Black 30 Shore A Elastomeric)
M2-ENT (Natural 30 Shore A Elastomeric)
M2E- BK70 (Black 70 Shore A Elastomeric)
Smooth Surfaces, Sharp Features, No support scaring, Good rebound, Good tear strength, High compression without cracking
3D Sprint Engraved Support Capability
Numbering
Company logo’s
Text Marking Labels
Instructions, directions, safety markings
Aesthetics
3D Sprint Shells and Lattice Infill
Hollow or lattice infill structures
High strength to weight
Lower cost parts
3D Sprint Slit and Rejoin Capability
Automatic Part Splitting and Reassembly
User wizard for connector generation
Parametric cuts and connector geometry
Do you have any questions on concept modeling, rapid prototyping, or indirect manufacturing? Reach out to one of our experts today! Stay tuned for the second part in the ProJet MJP 2500 Best Practices Series brought to you by 3D Systems.