Dye Mansion Expands Parameters for VaporFuse Surfacing Process
The Powerfuse S offers three ready-to-use parameter sets for different levels of smoothing strengths, including light, balanced and strong.
The Powerfuse S is a eco-friendly industrial vapor polishing system for sealed surfaces.
DyeMansion, a global provider of postprocessing solutions for industrial polymer 3D printing, is expanding its ready-to-use parameters for different levels of smoothing with its Powerfuse S — an eco-friendly industrial vapor polishing system for sealed surfaces.
Three ready-to-use parameter sets for different levels of smoothing strengths are available for Powerfuse S users. The levels of smoothing are light, balanced and strong. All process parameters can be adapted individually for each requirement of different applications, which the company says makes the Powerfuse S a customizable and reliable vapor polishing system.
Currently, the levels of smoothing are available for various materials such as EOS PA 2200, EOS TPU 1301, HP 3D HR PA 11/12 and HP BASF Ultrasint TPU 01 with more materials to follow.
In addition, the VaporFuse Surfacing (VFS) process for sealed surfaces is now compliant with FDA’s food contact regulations, which unlocks a new field of real-world food and beverage applications. The VaporFuse VF47 Eco Fluid solvent can be used for contact with all food types for which the base polymer is both technically suited and authorized.
VFS is said to deliver sealed and washable parts with injection molding-like surfaces with surface roughness reduced to a minimum, the company says. The entire process chamber is flooded with vapor while undergoing vacuum. This is said to ensure a reproducible processing of complex geometries and internal surfaces. VFS works for all common plastics and particularly for flexible polymers such as TPU, for which mechanical techniques are not suitable.
The system offers fully automatic loading, connectivity and batch tracking features. Validated and specially developed programs for all common materials are available and ready to use. In addition, all process parameters can be adapted individually for other materials. This ensures flexibility and a seamless integration with existing production processes such as the DyeMansion print-to-product workflow, the company says.
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