Post-Printing Treatment; Models Made With Veroclear; Photo-Bleaching Instructions - Stratasys J850 User Manual

Stratasys J850/J835 User Guide
Post-Printing Treatment
Post-printing treatment is recommended for models printed with several
special-purpose materials or for special applications. You can find
recommendations for treating and finishing models after printing on the
Stratasys Support Center.
Models made with VeroClear (RGD810) and VeroUltraClear (RGD820) have a
Models made
slight yellow tint when removed from the printer. This is especially true for
with VeroClear
models printed with a glossy finish. The yellow tint fades naturally over time,
but you can greatly accelerate this process by using a suitable photobleaching
treatment.
As a rule, best clarity is achieved when parts are printed with a matte finish,
and treated as explained below.
Photobleaching models involves exposing them to intense light. To achieve
highly controlled and predictable results, a professional illumination chamber
is recommended. However, adequate results may be obtained using an
illumination chamber that you can construct from readily-available materials.
Figure 5-2 Illumination chamber
Photo-Bleaching Instructions are on the next page.
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