Description
Paintable resin is suitable for visual models with limited functionality. The material has a medium mechanical resistance. Models made in this material have a smooth surface. It’s possible to get high quality finished models through extra finishing steps. Freedom of design is limited because of the structure necessary to support your models during printing.
Material samples
Color
The material is white, but can be spray painted in the following colors:
- Natural White
- Spray Painted White: RAL 9003 / Signal White
- Spray Painted Black: RAL 9005 / Jet Black
- Spray Painted Blue: RAL 5005 / Signal Blue
- Spray Painted Green: RAL 6029 / Mint Green
- Spray Painted Yellow: RAL 1018 / Zinc Yellow
- Spray Painted Gray: RAL 7030 / Stone Gray
- Spray Painted Red: RAL 3000 / Flame Red
- Spray Painted Orange: RAL 2011 / Deep Orange
- Spray Painted Brown: RAL 8011 / Nut Brown
Typical use
This material can be used for presentation models and visual models with limited functionality, but with great surface quality.
Technology
Stereolithography is used to build your design with this material. Starting from a 3D model, a model is built by cutting it into thin layers via specialized software. A support structure is created, where needed, in order to deal with overhangs and cavities. This machine then uses a computer controlled laser to draw the first layer onto the surface of a liquid polymer, which hardens where struck by the laser. The model is then lowered and the next layer is then drawn directly on top of the previous one. This is repeated until the model is finished. The supports are removed manually after the model is taken from the machine.
Additional information
- Models made in paintable resin are typically used as high quality show models. They are often also used as a master for a mould.
- Upon request extra finishing steps are possible to get high quality painted parts. Different gloss levels are also possible.