1. Post Processing Guide
  2. Post Processing A Part

Post Processing A Part

After a part is printed, there are steps that must be followed before it can be considered finished. Following these steps will ensure a successful and usable part.

Supplies Needed

  • Isopropyl Alcohol- 91% (IPA)
  • Mineral Oil or EZ Rinse-C
  • Paper Towels / Absorbent Pads
  • Nitrile Gloves
  • Safety Glasses
  • Protective Clothing
  • Flat Razor Blades
  • Putty Knife
  • Metal Basket(s) (optional)
  • Warm Water

Equipment and Tools Needed

  • Melting oven capable of heating to 70°C (158°F) such as ProJet XL Finisher
  • Ultrasonic Cleaner (optional)
  • Heated bath with metal tubs
  • Freezer (optional)
  • Hotplate (optional)

Steps for Post Processing a Part

Bulk Wax Removal

After job is finished printing, platform should be raised and clamps released.

  1. Lift the entire platform off of the printer.

  1. Place the platform in a freezer for approximately 30 minutes. This will cool the parts and enable them to separate easily from the platform.

NOTE: Placing print platform on a metal surface as shown here speeds up the cooling time.

 

  1. After parts are cooled sufficiently, remove them from the print platform. It may be necessary to use a putty knife to loosen the larger parts.
  2. For stubborn parts you an use a smooth wood block to gently tap parts free of platform.
  3. Keep angle of putty knife below 20 degrees to avoid scraping the platform.

NOTE: Take care not to scratch, groove, dent, or damage parts or platform in the removal process.
  1. Once parts have been removed from platform, place them in a metal basket.

NOTE: Nitrile gloves must be worn when handling all parts that have not been processed.

 

  1. Place the entire basket in a 70°C (158°F) warming oven for 30 minutes or until the wax support material has melted off.

NOTE: Set the basket on top of a drip tray to allow support material to drip off into the tray.

CAUTION: Ensure parts are not stacked on top of one another, a lasting impression may be made from one part to another.

 

  1. Remove parts from oven and wipe off any remaining support material with a paper towel.

Fine Wax Removal

  1. Place parts in a clean warm mineral bath (approx. 65°C (149°F) ) or EZ Rinse-C for 30 minutes.
  2. After 30 minutes removal from heated bath.

  1. Rinse parts with warm water and pat dry. Parts are now ready to use.