PolyShot Surfacing is a mechanical method of post processing 3D Printed parts. Tiny plastic beads are fired at the surface of the parts by a compressed air system through the nozzles of the Dyemansion Polyshot equipment. During a Polyshot cycle the parts are gently rotated, ensuring all surfaces of the part are reached by the beads. No material is removed from the part during this process, so the original dimensions are retained. Energy is simply transferred to the surface and the resultant alignment of peaks and valleys of the raw part, smooths the surface. In the DyeMansion Powershot S, a full HP Jet Fusion 5200 build can be processed in a 10-15 minute cycle.
Once post processing by Polyshot Surfacing is complete, materials like PA11 and PA12 have increased scratch resistance. Colouring is also enhanced once a part has been smoothed as Polyshot surfacing allows dyes to be absorbed more evenly by the material. It also provides a better final result for further processing like glueing parts together or painting.
BDL 3D commissioned our Polyshot C (automated cleaning) and Polyshot S (Surfacing) Equipment last month.
Contact us for more information about how Polyshot can enhance your 3D printed parts.