RE: Details required about Envision Perfactory

From: John Kerr <johnnkerrr_at_yahoo.com.sg>
Date: Thu Jan 01 2004 - 12:28:53 EET

Dear Steven,
 
How does the system works. Does it have to create mask for every layer & then wipe it out after exposure of UV.
 
If each mask + exposure is taking upto 5 mins, then how can it have the build speeds you claimed.
 
Look for your reply.
 
Johnn,

"Steven Adler ( A3DM )" <adler@a3dm.com> wrote:
minimal .....less than 5 min
 
 

 

 

 

 

Steven Adler

Automated 3D Modeling, Inc

www.a3dm.com

adler@a3dm.com

603.433.4369

-----Original Message-----
From: John Kerr [mailto:johnnkerrr@yahoo.com.sg]
Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2003 1:27 AM
To: Steven Adler ( A3DM )
Subject: RE: Details required about Envision Perfactory

Dear Steven,
 
Does Envision uses mask type technology for exposing the UV light ? In that case what about the time to prepare masks for every layer ?
 
Johnn.

"Steven Adler ( A3DM )" <adler@a3dm.com> wrote:
the Viper, being a laser based system, must plot the contour of each geometry on each layer. Depending on the complexity of geometries this build time will vary. The Perfactory exposes all features on a given layer in about 8 seconds simultaneously for a 25 micron layer....much faster
 
bear in mind there is an additional 3-5 second on each layer to allow the material replenishment and Z axis adjustment for each successive layer.
 
Given the costs of the Viper to purchase and the on-going costs of support, material, laser replacement, etc. You could purchase 2-3 Perfactory systems
 
Thus far, when building rings we have found the average batch time to be 5-6 hours with 6-8 rings per batch. ( assume 8-9 mm ring width ) You can determine a daily output by the number of work shifts you have. The quantity would be less if you are using the multi-lens version as the build envelope is smaller

One question......where are you located...?

 

 

 

Steven Adler

Automated 3D Modeling, Inc

www.a3dm.com

adler@a3dm.com

603.433.4369

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi [mailto:owner-rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi] On Behalf Of John Kerr
Sent: Friday, December 26, 2003 1:31 AM
To: Steven Adler ( A3DM )
Cc: John Mastoloni; rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi
Subject: RE: Details required about Envision Perfactory

Dear Steven,
 
Yes ! Your reply looks one I can believe. Have a look at reply on list from one Mr. Anuj Shah about Envision speed. I do not know if he knows what he is talking about !
I was comparing the data of Envision with Viper speed.
 
Johnn.

"Steven Adler ( A3DM )" <adler@a3dm.com> wrote:
John
 
    My partner and I are the designated re-seller for the jewelry industry for Envisiontec Perfactory. Thus far there are only a couple of multi lens systems worldwide where the pixel size changes from 32 to 60 microns so we don;t have much data yet. We do have several systems here in the US building jewelry including my own using the fixed focal Perfactory Mini where the pixel size is 40 micron
 
    We have been building using 20-30 micron slice thickness with excellent results. The build time savings over the conventional Solidscape and/or Sanders is considerable. For example, two large high school rings took 5 hours at 25 micron and would take approximately;y 4 hours at 50 micron. This job ( 2pcs ) would take about 54 hours on a Solidscape machine Another example would be a conventional 3 stone ring 1CTTW. You can build 8 of this type of ring in 5 hours or one ring on a RapidToolmaker and take 22 hours.
 
    Obviously, there is a significant output increase over conventional systems. If you would like to contact me off line, I can provide you specific details about the process and where you can see a Perfactory Mini in your area....
 
 
sincerely
 
 

 

 

 

 

Steven Adler

Automated 3D Modeling, Inc

www.a3dm.com

adler@a3dm.com

603.433.4369

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi [mailto:owner-rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi] On Behalf Of John Kerr
Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2003 12:32 AM
To: rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi
Subject: Details required about Envision Perfactory

Dear List,
 

Can some users of Perfactory system for Jewellery applications can update me on the following data -
 
1. Build speed in mm/hr with 0.025 mm layer thickness, with 32 & 60 microm pixel size. How many rings possible with height of 33 mm, per platform built in these resolutions.
 
2, Same data as above but now with 0,050 layers
 
Look for feedbacks.
 
Johnn

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