[CASE] 3D printing in the light industry on the example of FullPower

This is another story about the use of 3D printing equipment by our customers.
The company Full Power is engaged in the development and production of plastic products of its own production, the main direction is the production of accessories used in backpacks and clothing for hunting and tourism.



Clip for lap mounting scabbard or holster.



Buckles and latches for a backpack.



Accessories for jackets.



They do and custom products that are not related to the main profile.

What kind of printer

Formlabs Form 2

• Technology: SLA
• Working chamber: 145 x 145 x 175 mm
• Layer thickness, from: 25 microns
• Dimensions, mm: 350 x 330 x 520
• Weight, kg: 13
• Specialization: Design; Architecture; Packaging; Advertising; Layout; The medicine; Souvenir industry; Jewelry; Education; Dentistry; Production
• Supported materials: photopolymer
• Interfaces: Wifi, Ethernet, USB
• Price: 3 36 500 p.

The most famous and one of the best stereolithographic 3D printers.
Today is the benchmark of stereolithography, with which all analogues are compared.

How to use

It is used for prototyping 3D-models created in the Fusion 360 program, prior to their direct release in plastic on an injection molding machine.



A significant advantage of using 3D printing technology in the production of fittings is the ability to quickly get the finished product from the developed model.



Roughly speaking - in the morning or afternoon I drew it in the program, sent it to print in the evening, and the next day there is already a ready-made sample for further work, on which all the flaws of the developed model are visible, it is possible to immediately correct them.



3D printing allows you to check the functioning of the created models and their compliance with the conceived characteristics, size and appearance.

How to choose

The printer was chosen on the basis of reliability - a well-known, proven device in the work.

As it was done before

Before the advent of 3D printing, prototypes were created manually, and then sent to the factory for the manufacture of forms and replication.

Later, when the first 3D printers appeared in open access, prototypes were printed using FDM technology. Stereolithography is the next step.

pros

• High accuracy
• Convenient friendly interface
• The system of automatic addition and mixing of the polymer when working with native resins
• Overall reliability

Minuses

The disadvantages include expensive consumables. With continued use, cartridges are consumed quickly. It is also worth remembering that the bath is also an expendable material, it will need to be replaced after some time of intensive work.

findings

The benefit of using Form 2 is to save time and model accuracy. You can create a product and print it right away, and the tolerances stereolithograph gives far less than layer-by-layer fusion.



There is no need for manual post-processing of the surface. You do not need to order a print from a third-party organization, spend time on waiting and delivery, and this can be considerable time - this service is now in great demand.



Possession of such a 3D printer is more than justified when it comes to continuous professional use, but may be too expensive if the printer is used for a hobby.

You can get Formlabs Form 2 and get advice on the properties of consumables for it in Top 3D Shop. Free delivery and training is attached to the printer, and as part of the promotion - a liter of photopolymer and a discount of up to 20% on consumables for 2018.

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