The Full Range of Materials in a Large Build
The Objet500 Connex offers all of the power of pioneering Connex multi-material 3D printing in a build envelope of 500 x 400 x 200mm (19.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in.) — large enough to support large models or many parts. Using patented simultaneous multi-material PolyJet technology, the Objet500 Connex can 3D print models with up to 14 different materials in a single job. This provides a realistic rendering of the final product. The system is ideal for designers and engineers looking to effectively demonstrate the varying material components in complex or assembled products.
Materials
From an unrivalled range of more than 100 materials, including as many as 90 digital materials created on the fly, the Objet500 Connex enables you to simulate diverse mechanical and physical properties, from rubber to rigid; opaque to transparent; and standard to ABS-grade.
Base materials include:
- Transparent material (VeroClear) for fit and form testing of detailed transparent parts and simulation of transparent thermoplastics such as PMMA
- A family of Rubber-like materials (Tango family) suitable for a range of applications requiring non-slip or soft surfaces
- Transparent material (RGD720) for standard plastics simulation requiring dimensional stability and smooth surfaces
- A family of Rigid Opaque materials (Vero family) in a variety of colors including white, gray, blue and black
- Polypropylene-like material (DurusWhite) for snap fit applications
Composite Objet Digital Materials include:
- Digital ABS simulates ABS-grade engineering plastics by combining high-temperature resistances with high toughness (RGD5160-DM fabricated from RGD515 and RGD535)
- High Temperature material for advanced functional testing, hot air and water flow, static applications and exhibition modeling
- Transparent shades and patterns
- Rigid opaque shades
- Different shore value rubber-like materials
- Polypropylene with improved thermal resistance
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Objet500 Connex Printer Specifications
Model materials:
- Transparent rigid (VeroClear)
- Rubber-like (Tango family)
- Transparent general-purpose (FullCure RGD720)
- Rigid Opaque (Vero family)
- Polypropylene-like (DurusWhite)
Digital model materials:
Up to 90 digital materials can be manufactured on the fly including
- Engineering plastics such as Digital ABS Green (RGD5160-DM) fabricated from RGD515 and RGD535
- Transparent shades and patterns
- Rigid opaque shades
- Different shore value rubber-like materials
- Polypropylene with improved thermal resistance
Support material:
FullCure 705 non-toxic gel-like photopolymer support
Material cartridges:
- Four sealed 3.6 kg (7.9 lb) cartridges
- Tango family and DurusWhite also available as 1.44kg (3.17 lb) net weight in a 3.6kg size casing
- Two different model materials loaded
- Front loading for quick replacement
Tray size:
500 × 400 × 200mm (19.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in.)
Net Build size:
490 × 390 × 200 mm (19.3 × 15.4 × 7.9 in.)
Layer thickness:
Horizontal build layers down to 16-microns (0.0006 in.)
Build resolution:
X-axis: 600 dpi; Y-axis: 600 dpi; Z-axis: 1600 dpi
Printing Modes
- Digital Material (DM): 30-micron (0.001 in.)
- High Quality (HQ): 16-micron (0.0006 in.)
- High Speed (HS): 30-micron (0.001 in.)
Accuracy:
20-85um for features below 50mm; Up to 200um for full model size (for rigid materials only, depending on geometry, build parameters and model orientation)
Input Format:
STL, OBJDF and SLC File
Workstation compatibility:
Windows 7
Network connectivity:
LAN – TCP/IP
Size and weight:
1420 × 1120 × 1130 mm (55.9 × 44.1 × 44.5 inch); 500 kg (1102 lbs)
Print heads:
8 units
Power Requirements:
110–240 VAC 50/60 Hz; 1.5 KW single phase
Operational Environment:
Temperature 18 C-25 C (64 F-77 F); relative humidity 30-70% (non-condensing)
Objet Studio Software
Objet Studio makes it simple to build high-quality, accurate 3D models. It automatically transforms STL and SLC files from any 3D CAD application into 3D modeling slices including both build material and support. With click-and-build wizards, you can quickly edit trays, assign materials, manage job queues, and perform routine system maintenance. Objet Studio features:
- Easy tray setup including multiple models and materials
- Automatic support generation
- On-the-fly slicing so printing can start right away
- Auto-placement of trays for accurate, consistent positioning
- Multi-user networking