Developer of post-processing technologies for AM, PostProcess claims to be the first and only provider of automated resin removal for composite-filled resins. It unveils a resin removal solution for its portfolio of resin removal technologies. Named PLM-405-SUB, the new chemical formulation would remove both excess resin and ceramic filler residue from 3D printed parts simultaneously in one detergent.
According to the expert, traditional resin removal for composite filled resins, such as processing in IPA, results in a white chalky residue left on side walls and feature surfaces of the 3D printed part. Operators who need to conduct traditional resin removal for composite filled resins usually perform an important manual labor task to remove excess residue from parts after the initial resin removal step. Such manual task slows down the ability to ramp up production operations.
The new resin removal solution is compatible with the DEMI 400™ and DEMI 800™ Series. It enables to reduce the reliance on manual labor and ultimately decreases cycle times, process steps, and typical operational risk factors associated with other solutions.
Among the company’s partners who have already tested the new solution, there is materials producer Covestro. Eric Romano, Product Manager Somos® at Covestro states PostProcess’ solutions are compatible with their “Somos® PerFORM HW that automates DLP/LCD resin removal for [their] customers”. “PostProcess Technologies solutions allow for deeper ultrasonic cleaning on intricate parts with fine features and crevices that are not suitable for cleaning with alternative methods”, he said.
“As a part of PostProcess’ comprehensive hardware, software, and chemistry approach, our newest resin removal solution achieves unprecedented processing times and end part consistency”, Rich Caplow, PostProcess VP of Product concludes.
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