Have you noticed that the 3D printers from the British brand Photocentric3D, newly introduced by San Di Ma, all utilize
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display LCD Stereolithography) 3D printing technology?
This technology works on the principle that the printing material solidifies into shape when exposed to specific light emitted by an LCD screen.
This time, we'll be exploring and using our new machine, the Liquid Crystal HR!
First, select a 3D model you wish to print. For this session, we chose a nautilus bone model.
Then, import the model file into the dedicated slicing software, Creation Workshop. In the software, create supports. The original manufacturer also provides recommended support settings in this article.
After the model has been sliced in the software, simply save it to a USB drive, insert it into the machine, and you can start 3D printing!
The image shows the 3D printer's operating interface. The top image shows the file selection interface, the bottom left shows the adjustable Z-axis height interface, and the right shows the file loading screen.
Before printing, please perform a simple leveling calibration. For detailed instructions, refer to our tutorial video below and the instructional article.
Select the file to be printed, cover it with the hood, and then simply wait patiently for the exquisite model to finish printing. (This model was printed using gray hard resin.)
Finally, the printing is complete!!!
Look at this upside-down nautilus. Due to the light-curing molding method, the model appears inverted, which always gives me the illusion of seeing a bat.
The printed model should first be cleaned with alcohol. After the model solidifies, you can proceed with support removal.
Let's take a look at it before the supports are removed. This time, I impulsively paired it with a picturesque green leaf background. What do you, dear readers, think?
After removing the supports, it was some time before I photographed it again. Compared to when it was just printed, the color is slightly different, closer to gray.
If there are white marks on the model, you can wipe them off with oil (we used sewing machine oil here).
Here’s a close-up from every angle to see how beautiful it is. We especially thank our brilliant engineers for their masterful skill in removing the supports so flawlessly.
So, if you don't have the budget to buy a light-curing 3D printer, that's okay! Just come to us for 3D printing services.
We guarantee you'll be satisfied with our service quality ~~~
Finally, here’s an artistic and exquisite photo, paired with vibrant green leaves, creating a very poetic mood.~~~
This concludes our sharing for today!
If you find the nautilus bone model cool and want to print one yourself, please download it here.
To learn more about the Liquid Crystal HR LCD 3D printer, click here for more information!
To learn more, watch the detailed tutorial video below.