Online Material Jetting 3D Printing Service

Our Online Material Jetting 3D Printing Service utilizes PolyJet and Multi-Material Jetting (MMJ) technologies. These methods offer high precision, smooth surface finishes, and multi-material capabilities, enabling the creation of intricate, functional prototypes and parts with varying material properties.
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Benefits of Material Jetting 3D Printing Service

Material Jetting 3D Printing Service uses inkjet-like deposition of photopolymers that are cured by UV light, enabling high-resolution, multi-material, full-color prints with smooth surfaces and rapid production. Ideal for prototypes, detailed models, and functional parts.
Benefits of Material Jetting 3D Printing Service

Benefits

Description

High Accuracy and Resolution

Material Jetting technology delivers exceptional accuracy by precisely depositing tiny droplets that are cured instantly, resulting in parts with intricate details and high resolution. This precise process enables the production of complex geometries with outstanding dimensional consistency and reliable performance.

Smooth Surface Finish

Material Jetting produces parts with exceptionally smooth surface finishes that require minimal post-processing. The process creates nearly flawless surfaces by layering and curing material droplets, resulting in appealing and high-quality products that are ideal for display models and functional components.

Multi-Material and Full-Color Capability

Material Jetting excels in multi-material and full-color printing by simultaneously depositing different photopolymers. This capability enables the production of vibrant, multi-hued parts with complex material properties, offering designers creative freedom and enhanced functional performance in a single, integrated manufacturing process.

Rapid Production Speed

Material Jetting offers rapid production speeds by depositing and curing droplets layer by layer. This streamlined process minimizes wait times and accelerates build cycles, making it ideal for fast prototyping and short-run manufacturing while maintaining consistent quality and precision throughout.

Comparison of PolyJet and MMJ

This comparison outlines key aspects of PolyJet and Multi-Material Jetting (MMJ) technologies, including their technology, materials, color capabilities, accuracy, surface finish, complexity, speed, applications, and cost.

Aspect

PolyJet

Multi-Material Jetting (MMJ)

Technology

Uses a jetting process to deposit liquid photopolymer in ultra-thin layers, which is then cured with UV light.

Similar to PolyJet, it jets multiple materials from separate nozzles.

Materials

Can jet different photopolymer resins in the same build, including flexible, rigid, transparent, and opaque materials.

Can use a wide array of materials including ceramics, metals, and polymers simultaneously.

Color Capabilities

High-resolution color printing, capable of producing vivid, multi-color objects with smooth gradients.

Depending on the system, can also offer color printing, though generally less vibrant than PolyJet.

Accuracy

Extremely high detail and precision, ideal for complex geometries and thin walls.

Typically offers high precision, slightly less than PolyJet due to the complexity of managing multiple materials.

Surface Finish

Produces parts with a smooth surface finish, often requiring little to no post-processing.

Generally produces good surface finishes but may require post-processing depending on the material mix.

Complexity

Excellent for intricate designs, including overhangs, undercuts, and complex geometries without additional support.

Can create highly complex structures with varying material properties, including internal geometries and heterogeneous parts.

Speed

Fast printing process, though speed can be affected by the complexity and variety of materials used.

Printing speed varies; generally slower than single-material processes due to the complexity of multiple jets.

Applications

Ideal for prototypes, models, and parts requiring detailed textures, color, or material properties.

Suited for advanced applications requiring functional parts with diverse material properties, like wearable devices or multi-functional tools.

Cost

Relatively high operational and material costs due to proprietary resins and required maintenance.

Also tends to be expensive due to the use of diverse and sometimes costly materials.

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Material Jetting 3D Printed Parts Design Guideline

These design guidelines provide recommendations for optimizing parts produced by Material Jetting. Following these guidelines ensures high accuracy, strength, and excellent surface finish while reducing post-processing effort.

Design Aspect

Guideline

Reasoning

Minimum Feature Size

Typically 0.1 mm or greater

Ensures that small features can be accurately produced and are structurally sound.

Wall Thickness

Minimum of 0.6 mm; recommended 1 mm or greater

Walls thinner than this may be too fragile and could fail during post-processing or in use.

Supports

Often necessary, especially for overhangs, undercuts, and complex geometries

Supports are needed to maintain the shape during the build and prevent material collapse.

Orientation

Optimize part orientation to minimize supports and enhance surface quality

Strategic orientation reduces the amount of necessary support and improves the finish of visible surfaces.

Escape Holes

Include for enclosed hollow sections to remove excess material

Allows for easy removal of unused material inside hollow parts and reduces internal stresses.

Clearance

Minimum of 0.1 mm for assemblies

Ensures parts fit together properly post-printing, considering the precision of the technology.

Layer Thickness

Typically ranges from 16 to 50 microns

Affects the resolution and smoothness of the surface; finer layers yield higher-detail finishes.

Post-Processing

May include water jetting, sanding, or chemical treatment

Enhances mechanical properties and aesthetic appearance, especially for clear materials.

Infill

Full density is possible but can use varied infill for cost efficiency

Strategic infill can significantly reduce material usage and weight without compromising structural integrity.

Surface Finish

Excellent on all exposed surfaces, may require post-processing on support-contact areas

Material Jetting can achieve high-quality surface finishes but support areas might need additional finishing.

Aspect Ratio

Keep low for unsupported features

Prevents the deformation or failure of delicate features during the build process.

Tolerance

Typically ±0.05 to ±0.1 mm, can vary based on printer and material

Material Jetting is known for high accuracy, suitable for complex assemblies and precise prototypes.

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