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ProJet

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 4500

Post Processing Guide

Original Instructions

Professional 3D Printer

Summary of Contents for ProJet 4500

Page 1: ...ProJet 4500 Post Processing Guide Original Instructions Professional 3D Printer...

Page 2: ...TION 3 SAFETY AND SUPPLIES 4 Safety 4 Supplies 4 Cleaning 4 Solvent Wash 4 Wax Dip 4 CLEANING THE PART 5 Basic Cleaning 5 Advanced Cleaning 6 Brushing 6 COLOR ENHANCEMENT 8 Method 1 Solvent Wash 8 Met...

Page 3: ...processing steps can be performed to enhance color This document provides processing instructions for two methods to enhance color on ProJet 4500 parts The simplest way to enhance part color is to cl...

Page 4: ...used as a drying surface Wax paper can be found at grocery stores 2 Wax Dip Plastic Bin is necessary to contain the wax We used a 6qt Sterilite bin The bin is made of Polypropylene Polyethylene Bins l...

Page 5: ...cleaning station 3 Cleaning with machine s air wand 2 Use the paint brush included in the accessory kit in conjunction with the air wand to gross de powder as much core off the part as possible DO NO...

Page 6: ...the color at the surface result in a non uniform color appearance and or deteriorate the surface finish DO NOT brush in the printer s cleaning station Brushing with Nylon Brush 2 Be very careful when...

Page 7: ...ust fine features This increases the risk of breaking If you decide to blow off a part with fine features do your best to only blow off the larger features avoid fine features DO NOT use the air wand...

Page 8: ...ep away from any possible ignition source 4 Pros Cons Best Surface Finish Simple Fast Good for bulkier parts Good for parts with small holes or caves Requires ventilation Small features may dissolve d...

Page 9: ...cky to the touch after 15 seconds If possible avoid touching it until completely dry To speed the drying process blow dry with compressed air or use a fan For moving interconnected parts keep the conn...

Page 10: ...r Melting wax will typically take 4 8 hours wax should be melted before it is needed or maintain a liquid state to avoid a delay To speed the melting process you may increase the heat of the oven and...

Page 11: ...oven Place the part above the open wax container and let any excess wax drip off into the container The part will need to be oriented into two 2 or more positions to clear off the bulk of the wax Wrap...

Page 12: ...as much off If a paper towel doesn t work use a scraper for large surfaces or a pic for tight areas to remove the extra wax If more than a paper towel is used you may want to place the part back in th...

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