【3D Printing Application】Medical Braces Without Customization in Just 3 Quick Steps!
What to do after a fall injury? Are custom braces too expensive? Now, with 3D technology, you can quickly customize medical aids in just 3 simple steps, combining 3D scanning, 3D printing, and a vacuum forming machine to perfectly create a comfortable and fitted rehabilitation brace. See the full steps here:
We use the Einscan Pro 2X+ 3D scanner, which allows for 3D scanning without touching the injured area. During 3D scanning, try to avoid human movement. In just 5 minutes, you can quickly get a 1:1 scale 3D model of the hand.
This time, we are focusing on creating a brace for a sprained wrist. The 3D model can be edited directly in the scanning software. Simply delete the finger parts and keep only the main joint that needs to be covered!
Load the hand's 3D model into Ultimaker Cura for automatic computation, then use Ultimaker S5 3D printing to print the physical model of the hand. Finally, place it into the FormBox vacuum forming machine, and a perfectly identical brace shell is complete!
(During the vacuum forming process, you can press the edges of the model with a cloth or use a higher-powered vacuum cleaner to ensure the brace fits more snugly.)
After trimming the brace shell and securing it with velcro, the moderately firm and easy-to-wear wrist brace is complete. It's not only comfortable to wear but also provides excellent support for the patient's wrist joint.
(FormBox transparent cast sheets are not only food-safe certified but also safe for contact with the human body for up to 8 hours.)
Using a 3D scanner allows for safe, custom 3D model creation for patients, eliminating the need to press directly on the affected area with splints or wait for plaster to dry. Combining 3D printing and vacuum forming technology to customize medical braces offers a faster, more cost-effective, and comfortable medical experience.
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