At a Glance


Lifecycle


Lead Time



Resolution



Infill



Materials


Bridge production (10 - 1,000 units) Late stage functional prototyping



As fast as 3 days



0.08 mm



100% (solid)



Nylon ,   PA 12 Glass Beads ,   Polypropylene

3D Printing Materials
  • ABS
  • ABS – M30i
  • ABS ESD
  • ABS-Like
  • Accura 25

ABS


ABS is a plastic material that’s great for mechanical strength and early stage rough prototypes. ABS is a cost-effective material for initial prototyping applications, and with post-processing options it can offer better surface finish than PLA.


Process：FDM 3D printing

Colors：Black, Blue, Neutral, Red, White

Resolution：0.25 mm

Max Print Size：914 x 609 x 914 mm


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Design Recommendations


Max Part Size [x, y, z]


Gaps for Mating Parts



Tolerance



Min Part Wall Thickness



380 x 284 x 380 mm 15 x 11.2 x 15 in



0.2 mm minimum; we recommend 0.3 mm to ensure good fit



± (0.3mm + 0.002mm/mm)



1 mm for consistent measurement or mechanical properties


Cost Saving Tip

Printing in higher quantities to use all of the available build space is more cost-effective when it comes to MJF parts.

Finishing Options


Name


Applicable Materials



Colors



Applications



Texture


Vapor Smoothing



PA 12 Glass Beads



While vapor smoothing itself does not apply a color to the part, it makes the colors of the part more vibrant — so black dyed parts become a deeper, glossier black. Note that gray (raw) MJF parts will turn a near-black if vapor smoothed, as the gray surface melts into the black interior of the part during the process



Enhanced cosmetic appearance, improved mechanical properties



Smooth and glossy

About the Process

Multi Jet Fusion, or MJF, is a cutting edge 3D printing technology from HP that helps companies accelerate time to market with production-grade 3D printing.

The technology works by spreading out a fine layer of powder, depositing a fluid in the desired locations, and then fusing those areas. The raw powder acts as support for the parts within the build bed. Once the parts are complete, they are cooled, cleaned, and media blasted for a smoother surface finish.

MJF is ideal for bridge production quantities in the hundreds, given that the daily output is comparatively higher than other 3D printing technologies. It’s also great for functional testing and form/fit validation because of its high resolution and excellent tensile strength and heat deflection. It can even produce end-use parts and is a great transition into injection molding, since MJF parts have homogenous mechanical properties.

MJF is a versatile process leveraged by a broad range of industries including healthcare, automotive, and consumer electronics. Some common applications include prosthetics, aerospace camera enclosures, dental molds, and automotive component molds.

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