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What is Material Jetting?

Material Jetting (MJ), otherwise known as Polyjet or Binder Jetting, is an ultraviolet-sensitive gel deposited by a print head and immediately cured by a UV lamp. The machine can use rigid and rubber-like materials and has an excellent surface finish.

Material jetting 3D printing is a solution for designers who want excellent visual models with an end-product feel. This technology can incorporate multiple materials and colors into one print. It is suitable for complex, flexible models.

How does Material Jetting work?

Our AM Technician takes your CAD file and uploads it into the machine. The software breaks it down layer by layer. We also consider the direction of the build and the placement of the supports. The Material Jetting machine sprays extremely fine layers of tiny droplets in the shape of the part from a printhead nozzle that are instantly cured with a UV light. Material Jetting 3D printing can use multiple materials and colors.

Once finished, the part coated in the support material, a combination of glycerin, polyethylene, and propylene, while the build is removed using a chemical solution bath and pressurized water stream.

Material Jetting Diagram

Ideal applications for Material Jetting

Form, Fit, and Concept Models

Tooling and Master Patterns

Complex Geometries

Overmolds

Liquid Silone Ruber Molds

Multiple Materials

Multiple Colors

Material Jetting at Midwest Prototyping

OEM:

Stratasys

Max Build Area:

19.3 x 15.4 x 7.9 in

Lead Time:

1 – 2 Days

Material:

Agilus30, Agilus30 Clear, Digital ABS 515 and 531, Tango Black, Vero Clear, VeroBlackPlus, VeroWhitePlus, VeroCyan, VeroMagenta, VeroYellow, and VeroGrey.

Other materials may be available upon request.

Tolerances: 

± .004 in for the first inch and ± .0015 in for each additional inch

Layer Thickness: 

Layer thickness:

  • .0006 in for high-quality builds
  • .0012 in for high-speed builds

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Material Jetting materials at Midwest Prototyping

Material Jetting is the only industrial 3D printing technology that can print multiple materials simultaneously.  This process allows for combining flexible and rigid materials, over-molds, and numerous colors.   Picture a transparent human heart model with colored materials marking the arteries, atriums, veins, and ventricles that show blood flow.  Since the materials are UV-cured, they cannot withstand prolonged exposure to light or heat without becoming discolored.  Parts made by using Material Jetting should not be used in rugged environments.

Material

Description

Key Characteristics

More Information

Agilus30 is a photopolymer with excellent flexibility and tear resistance and can withstand repetitive bending and flexing due to its rubber-like qualities.

  • Black, White, and Clear
  • Flexible
  • Tear Resistant

Digital ABS 515 and 531

Digital ABS creates realistic, precise parts and tools that are tough and heat resistant. It delivers high-impact strength with high-temperature resistance and a superior finish.

  • White
  • Good For Snap Fits
  • Heat Resistant
  • High Resolution/High Detail
  • Impact Resistant

Data Sheet

Safety Data Sheet

Tango Black is a flexible photopolymer that can simulate thermoplastic elastomers with elastic, rubber-like qualities.

  • Black
  • Elastomeric
  • Flexible

Vero Clear is a transparent photopolymer that simulates acrylic and can be used as an alternative to glass.  Vero Clear can also combine it with colors to create various transparent colored lenses. 

  • Clear/ Translucent
  • High Resolution/High Detail
  • Rigid

Vero Family 

Vero Black+ and Vero White+

The Vero Family is a photopolymer offering multi-color applications, strength, and stiffness. Photopolymers may be blended with other photopolymers to vary flexibility, translucency, and heat resistance. 

  • Black or White
  • High Resolution/High Detail
  • Rigid

Vero Family Colors

VeroCyan, VeroMagenta, VeroYellow, and VeroGrey:

Multi-color Vero photopolymers offer strength, rigidity, and versatility in cyan, magenta, yellow, and grey. 

  • Multi-Color
  • High Resolution/High Detail
  • High Strength

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Designing parts for Material Jetting at Midwest Prototyping

Feature

Measurement 

Supported Walls

.04 in

Unsupported Walls

.04 in

Supports & Overhangs

Supports not required 

Embossing & Engraving

Width: .02 in, Height/Depth: .02 in

Horizontal Spans

Supports not required

Holes & Openings

.02 in

Connecting & Moving Parts

.008 in

Escape Holes

.04 in

Minimum Features

.02 in

Pin Diameter

.02 in

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Material Jetting finishing levels at Midwest Prototyping

Process

Description

Natural

Support faces are sanded, and layer lines are visible.

Standard

Support faces are sanded, and the entire part is bead-blasted for a matte/opaque finish with some layer lines visible (black will appear grey).

Improved Exterior

Exterior (cosmetic) surfaces are sanded, and the entire part is bead-blasted for a smooth matte finish.

Improved All

All accessible surfaces are sanded, and the entire part is bead-blasted for a smooth matte finish.

Clear

Natural finish with clear coat. The layer lines are still visible.

Improved Clear

All accessible surfaces are sanded smooth with a clear coat for optimal clarity on transparent materials.

Primed Exterior

Exterior (cosmetic) surfaces are sanded, bead-blasted, and primed grey.

Primed All

All accessible surfaces are sanded, bead-blasted, and primed grey.

Painted

All accessible surfaces are sanded, bead-blasted, primed, and painted (provide a drawing with your paint specifications).

Custom

Custom finish. Let us know if your project requires special finishing. Please fill out our engineer-assisted quote form.

** Note  |  Not all finishes are available for all materials. Flexible materials, for example, have a limited offering.

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