US 3D printer manufacturer3D系统has announced the latest addition to its materials portfolio, VisiJet Wax Jewel Red, to enable more intricate designs for jewelry production.
In combination with the firm’s pure wax 3D printing technology, the material facilitates new design styles for jewelry casting while also delivering efficiency and waste reduction benefits.
3D Systems材料工程和开发高级副总裁Edwin Hortelano博士说：“增材制造业在珠宝行业上取得了印记 - 使工匠能够突破界限并将其创造力提高到新的水平。”“我们创建了Visijet Wax Jewel Red，作为我们100％蜡铸造组合的下一步，特别是为了实现具有精美功能的珠宝设计样式的失去蜡铸造的无与伦比的质量。
“This addition helps artisans and casting houses deliver unique designs while improving productivity and reducing costs.”
3D系统’ Wax 3D printing technology
Wax 3D printing can be integrated into standard lost wax casting processes for the production of jewelry, in order to deliver a range of cost, efficiency, and design benefits.
According to 3D Systems, wax 3D printing has become the recognized standard for the production of patterns for jewelry casting. However, the technology still experiences difficulty achieving some styles and designs that require fine meshes and intricate details.
3D系统’ wax 3D printing technology is developed specifically for jewelry applications, and is accompanied by a choice of 100 percent wax and castable plastic materials for high-resolution patterns and casting processes, and materials for producing precision models for rubber or silicone molding or prototyping.
The firm’s wax printing technology and materials, combined with its 3D printing software, can be seamlessly integrated into standard lost wax casting processes to achieve greater freedom of design, same-day pattern printing casting, and help to eliminate tooling time and costs.
VisiJet Wax Jewel Red
VisiJet Wax Jewel Red is the latest addition to 3D Systems’ jewelry materials portfolio, and has been engineered to expand the potential applications of the company’s jewelry-specific 3D printing technology.
该公司的技术包括ProJet MJP 2500W3D打印机，3D Sprint软件和3D Connect Management软件以及其Visijet蜡材料。Visijet蜡材料像标准铸造蜡一样融化，无缺陷铸件的灰分含量为零。它们用于处理和铸造精美的功能，高对比度颜色使用户可以轻松地可视化细节。
VisiJet Wax Jewel Red is the latest material to be added to the range, and is designed specially to fulfill the needs of casting houses producing jewelry patterns that include fusion and stone-setting designs.
The material’s enhanced flexibility reduces breakage as a result of handling throughout the lost wax casting process, which is particularly beneficial for designs that include fine features like lightweight filigree and thin wire mesh. According to 3D Systems, casting houses that integrate VisiJet Wax Jewel Red into their production workflows will be able to produce more durable and flexible patterns, leading to a reduction in waste, time and costs.
新材料还可以实现当天的图案打印和铸造，同时消除工具的时间和成本，同时为铸造房屋和珠宝商提供更多的设计自由。
VisiJet Wax Jewel Red is set to become available on 20th September, 2021.
3D系统in the jewelry sector
In addition to its wax 3D printing technology, 3D Systems is also targeting the jewelry market with another of its offerings, itsFigure 4 3D printing platform. The 3D printing package is针对3D打印珠宝市场进行了优化，并包含公司的硬件，软件和材料，旨在提供高度准确，精细的细节和光滑的表面饰面。
Last year, 3D Systems announced that it would be expanding the portfolio of compatible materials for itsFigure 4 3D printer, and it has since launched asuite of new polymersfor the machine. In May, the firm addedfour new Figure 4 resin variationsto its material portfolio to provide enhanced flame retardancy, strength, and biocompatibility to 3D printed industrial and jewelry parts.
Subscribe to the3D Printing Industry newsletterfor the latest news in additive manufacturing. You can also stay connected by following us onTwitterand liking us onFacebook.
Looking for a career in additive manufacturing? Visit3D Printing Jobsfor a selection of roles in the industry.
Subscribe to ourYouTube channelfor the latest 3D printing video shorts, reviews and webinar replays.
特色图片显示3D系统’ VisiJet Wax Jewel Red material. Photo via 3D Systems.
