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MULTI-MATERIAL 3D PRINT
Benefits:
Custom Regions
Any rigid region, any flexible region. Properties you want, only where you want them. Design for function, not material.
Durable
Encapsulate rigid materials in super-tough TPU for unbreakable parts.
Tactile
60 Shore A, with infill, feels like a rubber band. Incredible tactile feel, straight off the machine. Great for padding.
Finish
Solid support material (not scaffold) makes a smooth bottom finish. Automatic, clean tool changes.
Process (more details in manual):
1.
Generate CAD file with all regions
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Option: use Diabase scanner to digitize footprint
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Define rigid and flexible regions, generate flat-bottom support
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Generate toolpaths (slice file)
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Use different process (and tool) for different regions
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Support cradle is a process, not auto-generated
3.
Run G-code file through Diabase Wizard to speed up print
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Preheats upcoming tools
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Combines tools within each layer
4.
Load compatible materials and print
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Certain combinations work better than others. TPU+PVA is good
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ABS works well inside TPU encapsulant