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Large-format 3D printer for rapid prototyping.


A larger 3D printer for rapid prototyping Building a part one layer at a time using a method of additive fabrication such as 3D printing. Such parts are used for concept modeling to determine if the product design meets the customer's expectations.  also beasts high speed, good feature detail, and surface smoothness. The Eden500V is the newest member of the Eden line of PolyJet systems made by Israel's Objet Geometries and distributed in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere.  by Stratasys Inc., Minneapolis.

Like other PolyJet systems, the Eden500V employs a "clean" modeling process analogous analogous /anal·o·gous/ (ah-nal´ah-gus) resembling or similar in some respects, as in function or appearance, but not in origin or development.

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 to ink-jet printing. Sealed liquid resin cartridges
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 are inserted into the machine, which then jets out only the amount needed to build the model. While each model layer is built, it is simultaneously cured with uv light. Models are fully cured when they are removed. The new unit's build envelope measures 19.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in., which allows multiple models to be produced in a single run. Four jumbo-size material cartridges allow the machine to run longer unattended.

Its high-speed mode is twice as fast as previous PolyJet systems. This is achieved by reducing horizontal resolution The number of elements, dots or columns from left to right on a printed page, display screen or fixed area such as one inch. Contrast with "vertical resolution," which is the number of rows, dots or lines from top to bottom.

 to 0.0011 in. However, the high-resolution setting of 0.0006 in. is said to provide detail and surface smoothness that rivals any competitive process. Both modes are said to offer excellent quality, with an X and Y resolution of up to 600 dpi. The Eden500V can use all PolyJet materials. Tel: (888) 480-3548 * PT Direct: 311DR

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