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Solid ground curing

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Manju Sonu
Manju Sonu

The SCG process has three main steps: data preparation where CAD models are prepared and cross sections generated for the mask generator, mask generation where the mask plate is charged and developed, and model making where thin resin layers are exposed to UV light through the photo mask, unsolidified resin is removed, wax is added to cavities and layers are milled to the exact thickness to build the 3D model layer by layer.

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SOLID GROUND CURING PROCESS The SCG process comprises of three main steps: DATA PREPERATION: In this step, CAD model is prepared and cross sections are generated digitally and transferred to the mask generator. The software used, Cubital’s Solider DFE (Data Front End) software, is a CAD application package that processes prior to sending them to the Cubital’s Solider system. DFE can search and correct flaws (mark) and render files on screen for visualization purposes. Solider DFE accepts CAD files mainly in the STL format. MASK GENERATION: After data are received, the mask plate is charged through an “image-wise” ionographic process. The charged image is then developed with electrostatic toner. Fig. Solid Ground Curing Process. MODEL MAKING: In this step, a thin layer of photo-polymer resin spread on the work surface. The photo mask from mask generator is placed in close proximity above the work piece and aligned under a collimated UV lamp. The UV light is turned on for a few seconds. The part of resin layer which is exposed to the UV light through the photo mask is hardened. Note that the layers laid down for exposure to the lamp are actually thicker than the desired thickness. This is to allow for the final milling. The unsolidified resin is then collected from the work piece by vacuum section. Melted wax is then spread into the cavities. Consequently, the wax in the cavities is cooled to produce a wholly solid layer. The layer is then milled to its exact thickness, producing a flat surface ready to receive next layer. In the SCG 5600, an additional step is provided for final curing of the layer whereby the work piece travels under a powerful longitudinal UV lamp. The cycle repeat itself until the final layer is complete.
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  • 1. SOLID GROUND CURING PROCESS The SCG process comprises of three main steps: DATA PREPERATION: In this step, CAD model is prepared and cross sections are generated digitally and transferred to the mask generator. The software used, Cubital’s Solider DFE (Data Front End) software, is a CAD application package that processes prior to sending them to the Cubital’s Solider system. DFE can search and correct flaws (mark) and render files on screen for visualization purposes. Solider DFE accepts CAD files mainly in the STL format. MASK GENERATION: After data are received, the mask plate is charged through an “image-wise” ionographic process. The charged image is then developed with electrostatic toner. Fig. Solid Ground Curing Process. MODEL MAKING: In this step, a thin layer of photo-polymer resin spread on the work surface. The photo mask from mask generator is placed in close proximity above the work piece and aligned under a collimated UV lamp. The UV light is turned on for a few seconds. The part of resin layer which is exposed to the UV light through the photo mask is hardened. Note that the layers laid down for exposure to the lamp are actually thicker than the desired thickness. This is to allow for the final milling. The unsolidified resin is then collected from the work piece by vacuum section. Melted wax is then spread into the cavities. Consequently, the wax in the cavities is cooled to produce a wholly solid layer. The layer is then milled to its exact thickness, producing a flat surface ready to receive next layer. In the SCG 5600, an additional step is provided for final curing of the layer whereby the work piece travels under a powerful longitudinal UV lamp. The cycle repeat itself until the final layer is complete.