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About Project

Behold this charming Henry Fox miniature, brought to life through ColorJet 3D printing technology! This full-color print showcases a vibrant blue hue across most of its form, contrasted by a crisp white on its chest, muzzle, and the tip of its tail. The saturated colors immediately catch the eye, making this a visually appealing piece.

ColorJet printing is an additive manufacturing technology that utilizes inkjet print heads to selectively deposit liquid binder onto thin layers of powder-based material. For full-color parts like this Henry Fox, additional print heads deposit colored inks simultaneously with the binder, allowing for a spectrum of colors to be incorporated directly into the print.

Examining the surface, it presents a granular texture, which is characteristically rougher compared to parts produced with Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) Nylon. The transition between different colors exhibits a softer edge. For instance, the borders of the black eyes are not sharply defined, and there appears to be a slight color bleed or ghosting effect around the white logo on the chest. While the overall color saturation is high, the blue areas appear to lean towards a darker shade.

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Solution

• Step 1: A digital 3D model of the Henry Fox was first created using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Step 2: The digital model was then sliced into numerous thin cross-sectional layers by specialized software.
• Step 3: A fine powder material, likely a plaster-based composite, was spread in a thin layer across the build platform of the ColorJet 3D printer.
• Step 4: Using inkjet print heads, a liquid binder solution was selectively jetted onto the powder layer, solidifying the material according to the sliced geometry of that specific layer. Simultaneously, colored inks were also deposited by additional print heads to achieve the full-color design of the Henry Fox.
• Step 5: After one layer was completed, a fresh layer of powder was spread over the build platform, and the process of binder and ink jetting was repeated, layer by layer, until the entire three-dimensional object was formed.
• Step 6: Once the printing process was finished, the build platform containing the printed part was removed from the printer.
• Step 7: The unbound powder surrounding the Henry Fox miniature was carefully removed, often using brushes and air jets, to reveal the fully formed part.
• Step 8: A post-processing treatment, such as the application of a sealant or infiltrant, might have been applied to enhance the strength and color vibrancy of the finished miniature.
• Step 9: Finally, the ColorJet 3D printed full-color Henry Fox miniature was ready for inspection and use.