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User Guide VisiJet® PXL

Description

The VisiJet

®

 line of materials offers numerous capabilities to meet a variety of commercial

applications. Using the ColorJet Printing (CJP) technology, 3D Systems’ ProJet

®

 x60 3D Printers use

the VisiJet

®

 PXL

TM

 material set to build strong, high-definition, full color concept models, assemblies

and prototypes, for design realization, advanced communication, as well as development and

production cost reduction. Printed models benefit transportation, energy, consumer products,

recreation, healthcare, education and other vertical markets. Parts can be sanded, drilled, tapped,

painted and electroplated, which further expands the options available for finished part

characteristics. Additionally, models have high- temperature resistance, ideal for digital

manufacturing and molding applications.

Features

The unique features of VisiJet® PXL include the following:

Best Color and Whiteness

• Brightest whites
• Close to 90% reproduction of CMYK colors on the ProJet® 660Pro and 860Pro
• Improved color accuracy for light tones

• Multiple Color settings on ProJet

®

 660Pro and 860Pro for

more customized models.

 
Salt Water Cure™ finishing option with Epsom Salt

• Easy and user-friendly post-processing option – only water and salt are required to seal
and strengthen your monochrome printed parts

Great Versatility for all applications
Compatible with Salt Water Cure™, Wax, ColorBond

TM

 and

StrengthMax

TM

 – something for every application

Safe and Eco Friendly

Safe to dispose of waste prints and VisiJet® PXL in conventional trash.
Non-toxic
No hazardous fumes

Содержание VisiJet PXL

Страница 1: ...d part characteristics Additionally models have high temperature resistance ideal for digital manufacturing and molding applications Features The unique features of VisiJet PXL include the following Best Color and Whiteness Brightest whites Close to 90 reproduction of CMYK colors on the ProJet 660Pro and 860Pro Improved color accuracy for light tones Multiple Color settings on ProJet 660Pro and 86...

Страница 2: ...onding binders ProJet 160 260Plus 260C 360 and 460Plus VisiJet PXL Clear only ProJet 660Pro and 860Pro VisiJet PXL Clear Black and CMY only Infiltrants ColorBond StrengthMax Salt Water Cure see Appendix Wax Color parts are best finished using ColorBond Salt Water Cure with Epsom Salt should only be used on monochrome parts Storage and Shelf Life VisiJet PXL core should be stored in a cool dry ventil...

Страница 3: ...best appearance parts should be removed from the build chamber within 24 hours If your 3D model has thin fragile features allow it to dry for another hour in the printer or in a 40 60 C convection oven for approximately two hours Infiltration After your 3D model is dry and cleaned of excess core it can be infiltrated When high strength is not critical Salt Water Cure is a quick easy way to finish mon...

Страница 4: ...The Salt Water Cure with Epsom salt method applies to all monochrome parts printed using VisiJet PXL Salt Water Cure with Epsom salt can be used on color parts but it may cause color muting and streaking Spraying vs Dipping IN MOST CASES SPRAYING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED it is quicker and easier than dipping Dipped parts require a large amount of salted water to be prepared and longer drying after ...

Страница 5: ...del 2 Tip Have a sheet of the non stick material on a tray so parts can be safely moved while they dry For spraying you will need a spray bottle supplied with your starter kit or your upgrade kit For dipping you will need a sturdy clean watertight container example plastic glass and a graduated container or some other means of measuring volume of water and salt Spraying Method Prepare the Salt Sol...

Страница 6: ...salt dissolve faster Note if you re using a different spray bottle use the mixing ratios provided in the dipping section of this document 4 Replace the spray head close it tightly and shake for 1 2 minutes 5 If there are still undissolved crystals at the bottom allow 30 60 minutes to dissolve and shake for 1 more minute 6 ...

Страница 7: ...y can be wiped up with a damp sponge or cloth 2 Lightly coat one side of your part with a fine mist from a distance of one to two feet 30 50 cm DON T TRY TO SATURATE THE SURFACE just a light misting is good Make sure the entire side is coated Avoid touching the part where it has been sprayed Carefully turn the part and coat the other side with a similar fine mist 3 Note Fine structures protrusions m...

Страница 8: ...to make it more visible This may be prevented or removed from a part by drying it for 1 2 hours at 70 C Dipping Method Prepare the Salt Solution Measure enough tap water into the container to submerge your part completely and allow room for handling 1 Allow room in the container for the volume of salt and for the water that will be displaced by your part 2 For each 1 volume of water add 0 7 volume...

Страница 9: ...ly cleaned up with a wet cloth or sponge The salt solution may be covered and reused for up to one week Always check the solution before any subsequent uses if the solution is cloudy or discolored in any way discard it and make a fresh batch The salt solution may be safely disposed of by pouring down a sink drain and flushing with plenty of water Contact Information Questions Contact us at Americas...

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