Hydrographic Dipping Capability | HP's Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing | GoProto
Channel: GoProto, Inc.
Date: 2018-12-06

Demonstrating the capabilities of our Hydrographic dipping on HP’s Multi Jet Fusion printer in our San Diego, CA location. 

This is a process called Hydrographics. A cost effective way to add custom art work to your 3D component. Your art work is first printed on a water soluble substrate, added to water, and then the part is dipped and adhered to provide the finished product as seen in this video.

We used HP's Multi Jet Fusion with all of the following demo pieces shown. It can be completely customized with text or designs such as wood in Gloss or Matt, Carbon Fiber, and more!

The video shows a variety of ways that the 3D printed parts can be finished. The 1st component has been bead blasted. Following that is a simple black dying process. Next are a few takes on Hydrographic dipping with Wood Grains, Brushed Metal, Carbon Fiber, and even Leather.

We do like to show that there are some limitations with the hydrographic dip such as deep features and stretching around certain types of corners. At GoProto, we are ready to assist in this process so that you aren’t left in the dark.

More like this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT6XKFworDo (Dye Finish Options | HP's Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing | GoProto)

Normally, the process of custom manufacturing would involve expensive and extensive trial and errors with injection molds and/or CNC machining. The purpose behind this solution is to give rapid and real time prototyping results to ensure the end result will be as designed and function appropriately.

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MJF process & details:
MJF is an additive process where parts are built layer-by-layer in PA12 Nylon material, but unlike any process we’ve seen before.  It’s a unique, hybrid methodology which employs print heads to first deposit powdered material onto a build plate.  MJF then adds fusing and detailing agents into the mix at the Voxel (3d Pixel) level. Heat energy is then passed over the mix to fuse, cure and apply specifically-tailored mechanical properties.

GoProto Services:
GoProto continues to offer a vast array of conventional quick-turn manufacturing options, which have only been strengthened by the addition of MJF.  Whether you need FDM or SLA, Machining or Sheet Metal, Tooling or Finishing, GoProto is your one-stop shop that will help solve your most complex engineering challenges.

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