South Korean company FUGO Precision 3D has introduced an additive manufacturing system that integrates the printing, washing, and curing stages into a single chamber. Its operation is based on centrifugal force to distribute the photosensitive material during the creation of the part, aiming to improve resolution and reduce defects common in other processes.
How the closed production cycle works 🔄
The process begins with UV light printing while the platform spins at high speed, using centrifugal force to spread the resin evenly. Upon completion, the same mechanism allows washing off excess material without moving the part to another device. Finally, the integrated UV light cures the part in the same place. This eliminates intermediate steps, reduces handling, and speeds up production times for high-precision parts.
The dishwasher every maker would want 🧼
Finally, someone thought of those who hate cleaning sticky parts. Now, instead of playing Tetris with buckets of isopropyl alcohol and DIY nail lamps, you just have to wait for the machine to do the dirty work. Of course, if the centrifuge goes haywire, you might get a cured part and a free rotational physics lesson. Good thing you don't have to pay for the show.