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material jetting is an advanced extension of ink jet tech that 2d printers use. a print head deposits a small amount of uv curable polymer onto the print surface, and almost instantly cured using an appropriate light source. each layer is printed directly on top of the last until the final part is complete. | |||
==strengths== | ==strengths== | ||
* resolution: the high precision print heads allow for very fine detail | |||
* easy multi material printing | |||
==weaknesses== | ==weaknesses== | ||
* supports are required for overhangs | |||
* post processing. parts often require a second cure in order to solidify them | |||
==Technologies== | ==Technologies== | ||
There are a number of specific technologies that can vastly change to capabilities of a printer. | There are a number of specific technologies that can vastly change to capabilities of a printer. | ||
Revision as of 12:52, 25 August 2023
Process description
material jetting is an advanced extension of ink jet tech that 2d printers use. a print head deposits a small amount of uv curable polymer onto the print surface, and almost instantly cured using an appropriate light source. each layer is printed directly on top of the last until the final part is complete.
strengths
- resolution: the high precision print heads allow for very fine detail
- easy multi material printing
weaknesses
- supports are required for overhangs
- post processing. parts often require a second cure in order to solidify them
Technologies
There are a number of specific technologies that can vastly change to capabilities of a printer.