UV-curable photopolymer resins make up more than 60 percent of the rapid prototyping and digital manufacturing industry. PolyJet™ resin is similar to a standard resin-like material, but combined with the polymer jetting technology, substantially enhances fine, feature detail and smooth surface finish, ensuring that your models accurately reflect the original CAD design.

In a process similar to ink jetting, liquid photo polymer resin is jetted out in super-fine layers to build a model. That means the 16 micron layers minimize the need for finishing because the closer the layers, the finer the finish. PolyJet supports easily break away from the final product. The Wetjet process provides better control when removing supports, protecting small features and preventing breakage.

As one of the largest install bases of PolyJet machines, RedEye can help engineers achieve the goals they set faster than traditional prototyping processes. Recently, RedEye built 1500 MP3-size parts to help aid the machine calibration process for a package-feed application. The company was looking at an 8-10 week lead time to manufacture that part with traditional molding processes.

This technology is ideal for a number of industries looking for enhanced features and quick turnaround. RedEye has manufactured a number of projects for companies in the architectural and entertainment industries, to name a few. In addition, parts from this material can absorb paint or dye, be chrome plated and used as masters for silicone molds and investment casting.

If you find that stereolithography processes just can't give you the detail you need for your projects, contact RedEye at 866-882-6934 or on the Web at www.RedEyeOnDemand.com to learn more about PolyJet and determine if it is a right fit for you.

Best regards,

Greg Ackerman
RedEye, director