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Take a look at this picture of a 3d printed lens.
It's yet another advancement in 3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping to enjoy. IPF are the UKs leading 3d printing service provider and specialise in producing rapid prototyes using our range of 3d printers which includes the Objet Connex500, Eden350v and Perfactory 3d printers. 
In this 3d printing example, the lens on the right is a 16 micron layered build from the Objet Eden350v, it's had the support removed but apart from that it's had no finishing.
The 3d printed lens on the left has received some finishing but it took just 10 minutes, no more! Working the surface back with varying grades of wet & dry, the final paper from 600 grade. Then using a good old fashioned buff polisher gently mopping the surface to a level of clarity from a 3d printed Rapid Prototype that's rarely seen. Clients use us time and again for our attention to detail and precision finishing of 3d printed prototypes.
Sure the lens is as good as flat to the surface of the diagram but take a closer look at the following picture.
We've lifted the lens off the surface and there's little or no reduction in clarity.
At IPF, we think this new Objet resin has the potential to open up a number of applications from medical prototyping or small run manufacturing to automotive and architectural 3d product development. The ability to produce glass like transparency is a major breakthrough for 3d printing and IPF can bring this to you right now.
VeroClear Key Points are
- VeroGray based formula delivering outstanding dimensional stability
- Visual simulation of PMMA
- Great for fit and form testing and final product can be clear for visual requirement
- Ideal for automotive, cosmetics, consumer goods, consumer electronics, toys, medical devices and dental applications
Call Gary, IPF's Head of Rapid Prototyping and 3d Printing now to discuss your application.
Established in 1969, IPF have established a reputation for first class customer service and the adaptation of advanced technologies. This means we can provide cutting edge 3d printing and rapid prototyping technology as a service, so you don't have to make a large capital investment in expensive equipment.
The advantage is clear.
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RAPID PROTOTYPING
3D Printing - Multi Material - Rigid & Flexible Prototyping
3D Capabilities
Connex 500 - Flexible & Rigid Materials
- 30 digital materials including variable shore hardness materials from 27 A shore up to 95 A shore, enabling flexible and rigid materials in the same prototype
- High resolution mode, 600 DPI in X & Y – enables models with fine features
- Smooth surface finish -- Eliminates the stair effect
- Thin walls down to 0.6mm (0.024”)
- Layer thickness ultra thin 16microns or high speed 30microns
- Fine detail in all axis
- Large build size 500 x 400 x 200mm
Perfactory - Ultra Fine Prototyping
- Perfect for use for when needing incredible detail
- Very High Quality of Parts
- Excellent surface finish
- Superb detail and accuracy
- Build resolution from 16(X) x 16(Y) x 15(Z) microns to 30(X) x 30(Y) x 100(Z) microns
Resins for;
- Investment casting,
- Bio-compatible grade 2 applications,
- High temperature applications
- General high quality prototypes
Object Eden 350V
- Layer thickness ultra thin 16microns and high speed 30microns.
- Selection of colours available including Transparent, Black, White, Blue and Grey
- Minimal stair effect, i.e. smooth side walls.
- Large build size 350 x 350 x 200mm (Material can be cemented together to produce larger models)
- Complicated geometries, i.e. overhangs and undercuts achievable.
- Durable material enables snap fit and functional applications.
- Material can be machined, drilled, tapped, polished, painted and chrome-plated.
- Ideal for producing masters for silicon moulds to produce vacuum castings