Affordable high-spec solid imaging system
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Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
May 3, 2001
3D Systems Europe has announced the latest breakthrough in its SLA solid imaging product line, the Viper si2 system, that combines the versatility of its high-end machines with affordability
3D Systems Europe has announced the latest breakthrough in its SLA solid imaging product line, the Viper si2 system, that combines the versatility of its high-end machines with the affordability of its entry-level industrial system.
The Viper si2 system is the first from 3D Systems to offer standard and high-resolution build modes in one package.
The new machine builds parts as large as 10 inches-cubed and runs on a Windows NT-based operating system with Buildstation software, enabling maximum ease of use.
"The next step in our product evolution is here with the Viper si2 system," says Grant Flaharty, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing.
"This system will provide designers and manufacturers with a versatile platform for producing small to medium size parts for a wide variety of uses." Flaharty adds, "This machine is ideal for making highly detailed patterns for injection moulding and investment casting.
We expect its low cost of ownership will make it more attractive as well." Part of the Viper system's appeal is its 'smart laser', developed in-house by 3D Systems, as well as its newly integrated digital scanning system that allows higher productivity.
The solid-state laser provides a constant 100 milliwatts of available power throughout its lifetime and is guaranteed for 7,500 hours of operation.
"The Viper si2 system name reflects our redesign of everything from the laser optics and electronics to the external enclosure, making it the most usable, reliable, solid imaging machine on the market," Flaharty says.
"We see great potential for this system, along side the SLA 7000 system, in a wide variety of applications, especially customised manufacturing." The Viper si2 system will be available with two Vantico-developed materials for part building: the highly accurate and humidity-resistant SL 5510 material; and SL 7540 material, the durable polypropylene mimic.
In addition, all future developments in stereolithography materials will be compatible with this system.
3D Systems has included the newly upgraded 3D Lightyear 1.2 software for the Viper system's part-building preparation.
The software was designed specifically for greater ease of use in choosing build parameters.
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