Wall clock In: Practical Applications On: 1 kwietnia 2020 Hit: 1627 Combination of 3D printing, CNC cutting and laser cutting. Challenge 3D printing has its own limitations resulting from the very principle of operation. For professionals, the inability to use the right materials can mean a number of inconveniences: inadequate physical properties of the products, unsatisfactory aesthetic properties, and finally low profitability of the production method. When 3D printing is not enough, it is natural to look for another technology. Mateusz Olczyk from ZMorph implemented a project that proves that changing the production technology does not have to mean changing the machine, but only using a different head within the same multifunctional 3D printer. For this purpose, he designed a multi-material wall clock combining 3D printing, CNC cutting and laser cutting technology. Solution About 80 pieces of different sizes were used to assemble the clock, which, apart from a few exceptions, such as a chain or screws, were made using a multifunctional 3D printer ZMorph and Voxelizer software. Most of the parts used are various types of gears, which due to their properties have been prepared with the use of different technologies. Small and medium-sized objects with a complex structure and prone to abrasion were 3D printed. CNC machining was used for light and durable materials - transparent acrylic parts are full of interesting appearance. In turn, laser cutting was used, among others to cut the numbers on the clock top in self-adhesive foil glued to transparent acrylic. Result Typically, a project combining different materials and technologies would require the use of several different machines - separately for 3D printing, CNC machining and laser cutting. However, instead of several different machines, Mateusz used a multifunctional ZMorph 3D printer with a system of interchangeable heads, which allowed for changing the production technology by quickly replacing the head. As a result, ZMorph allowed the designer to save a lot of time and resources for materials, and the machine itself fit on the author's desk, which could keep track of its precise and high-quality results. Source: www.zmorph3d.com Like This Twitter In Same Category Calibry Mini 3D scanner - Medicine SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital - Printing of anatomical models Saint-Gobain and 3D printing: Increasing the efficiency of your production processes Elisava students design outside the box with 3D printing Ways to efficiently implement the product thanks to 3D printing technology Related by Tags