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Polyjet 3D Printing Service
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Polyjet 3D Printing
PolyJet 3D is a 3D printing technology known for its customizable material properties and excellent surface finish. It works by jetting UV curable resin onto a build tray in a process that is somewhat similar to inkjet printing. PolyJet 3D printing offers one of the most advanced industrial 3D printing solutions available, producing parts with incredible precision and speed. It also supports the ability to print in multiple materials at once and can simulate rubber materials of different durometers, multi-color 3D printing, and simulated overmolds.
- Rigid and rubber-like options
- Multi-material 3D printing
- 3D prints in as fast as 1 day
Polyjet 3D Printing Materials
| Material Name | Description | Shore Hardness | Elongation at Break (%) | Impact Strength (J/m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photopolymer, Rigid | VeroBlackPlus RGD850, VeroWhitePlus RGD835, VeroClear RGD810 | 83D - 86D | 10% - 25% | 20 J/m -30 J/m |
| Photopolymer, Rubber-like (Digital rubber) | TangoBlackPlus FLX980 + Vero digital matrix | 26-28A, 35-40A, 45-50A, 57-63A, 68-72A, 80-85A, 92-95A | 170% - 220% | N/A |
| Multi-Material, Digital material | Combination of two or more polyjet materials | Varies | Varies | Varies |
Digital material properties, such as Shore A rubber-like, may vary due to their microstructure and printed geometry. More polyjet materials and colors are available upon request! Review more information about our materials here.
Polyjet Finishes
Standard
Support material is removed and parts are cleaned.
Additional Finishes
Xometry can provide additional processing and finishes, such as sanding, to meet your needs. For examples of our additional finishes, please refer to the PolyJet section of ourphoto gallery.
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Applications of Polyjet
Concept Models
The speed, efficiency, and range of build materials make PolyJet 3D perfect for concept models.
Rapid Prototyping
PolyJet 3D can be used to create quick-turn prototypes and test fit and finish.
Rapid Tooling
PolyJet 3D is ideal for making tools, jigs, and fixtures that can be used in production settings
Advantages of Polyjet
Efficiency
Eliminates the multi-stage processes of traditional manufacturing, such as tooling, milling, and creating molds.
Complex Geometry
Creates complex shapes with a high degree of precision that would otherwise be impossible to build via traditional manufacturing processes.
Rubber-like Flexibility
PolyJet 3D can build vastly different part geometries, unlike traditional processes that would necessitate a complete retooling of an assembly line to produce a different part.
Material Selection
Offers a vast material selection with a range of properties, as well as the ability to print multiple materials and simulate overmolds.
Rapid Turnaround
Because PolyJet 3D can create complex and multi-material parts in a single operation, significantly less build time is needed vs. traditional manufacturing. We can have parts to you in as fast as 1 day.
Polyjet General Tolerances
| Description | Tolerance Notes |
|---|---|
| General Tolerances | +/- 0.004” for the first inch is typical, plus +/- 0.002” for every inch thereafter. |
| Build Area | Build area up to 19.3" x 15.4" x 7.9". |
| Minimum Feature Size | 0.050" or geater for rigid. 0.080" or greater for rubber-like. |
| Standard Layer Height | 0.0018" layers. |
This table depicts the general tolerances and guidelines for polyjet 3D printing. Please check out Xometry's Manufacturing Standards for more information on tolerances per process.
Overview: What is Polyjet 3D Printing?
Polyjet 3D Printing Basics
PolyJet 3D is a 3D printing technology known for its customizable material properties and excellent surface finish. It works by jetting UV curable resin onto a build tray in a process somewhat similar to inkjet printing. PolyJet 3D printing offers one of the most advanced industrial 3D printing solutions available, producing parts with incredible precision and speed. It also supports a wide variety of build materials.
How Polyjet Works
PolyJet 3D printed parts are built using photopolymer liquid resin. The printer places layers of photocurable resins onto a build tray in extremely fine layers. As the layers are placed, they are simultaneously cured via exposure to an ultraviolet (UV) light, solidifying them into solid material matching the programmed CAD file. This process repeats itself layer by layer until the entire part has been constructed. In the case of parts with complex geometries, support structures are added to the part to ensure a successful build and then manually removed during the finishing process.
Benefits of Polyjet 3D Printing
PolyJet is known for its customizable material properties and excellent surface finish, creating prototypes that are both detailed and smooth. PolyJet allows manufacturers to customize material properties, and supports various photopolymer options that can simulate a variety of different end-use materials. Combined with PolyJet’s high accuracy to CAD files and it’s overmold capabilities, this manufacturing process is a favorite for rapid prototyping.
Why Choose Xometry for Polyjet?
Endless Options
Choose from millions of possible combinations of materials, finishes, tolerances, markings, and certifications for your order.
Easy to Use
Get your parts delivered right to your door without the hassle of sourcing, project management, logistics, or shipping.
Vetted Network
Only the top 6% of shops that apply to become Partners make it through our multi-tiered qualification process, so you can be confident your part will be made right.
