Nexa3D has just released a new automated washer that works exclusively with its sustainable xCLEAN washing detergent. The announcement follows the recent financing round the manufacturer of polymer 3D printers secured to propel its machines.
xWASH would only work with the company’s sustainable xCLEAN washing detergent to help manufacturers streamline, optimize, and scale their 3D printing and post-processing operations. Designed to accept a full build plate from the company’s NXE400 3D printer at volumes of up to 16 litters per print job, the smart cleaning washer would enable operators to save as much as 75% in post-processing costs as compared with other post processing units. The company said that operators could also realize orders of magnitude throughput gains by producing consistent high-quality parts.
“As demand for additively manufactured parts in volume production applications increases, the consistency of mechanical properties and finishing details is more important than ever, meaning there is greater need for automated, controlled, validated and sustainable post-processing solutions,” explained Kevin McAlea, COO at Nexa3D. “Our new xWASH matches the build volumes and process requirements of our ultrafast NXE400 3D printer, giving manufacturers repeatable and consistent control of their washing cycles. It also represents the final step in our end-to-end validated workflow, completing our suite of ultrafast photoplastic production system.”
The company explains in a press communication that to provide washing flexibility, xWASH is equipped with bidirectional agitation and variable speeds, helping the user achieve efficient and consistent cleaning for a variety of different parts. The machine also features an adjustable cleaning cycle and saturation timers, complete with preprogrammed cleaning recipes, meaning the user can optimize the cleaning cycle based on geometry and resin type. To facilitate maximum throughput, the xWASH can accept two NXE400 build plates simultaneously and it comes standard with a basket option for smaller loose parts.
“The arrival of the xWASH underscores our commitment to circular economy principles by minimizing process waste — it is optimized for our eco-friendly xCLEAN detergent, which lasts three times longer than isopropyl alcohol and produces less waste,” said Brent Zollinger, head of customer success for Nexa3D. “By leveraging the benefits of sustainable materials like this, our integrated washing solution empowers manufacturers to reduce their carbon footprint like never before.”
Other features of the xWASH include a touch screen user interface that makes it easy for operators to program wash cycles durations and control the speed and direction of water agitation. Operators can also automatically raise and lower the Z-axis that includes a built-in secondary lid to extends the life and reduces potential evaporation of the xCLEAN detergent.
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