Printing Materials; Storage; Shelf Life; Exposure To Light - Stratasys Objet260 User Manual

Objet260 User Guide
Printing Materials
Objet260 printers produce 3D prints by jetting thin layers of printing materials
on the build tray, until the complete 3D print is formed. Two types of material
are used in this process:
• Model material—which makes up the finished 3D print.
• Support material—which fills gaps and spaces in the part during printing,
For up-to-date information about PolyJet printing materials and their
properties, go to www.stratasys.com/materials/polyjet.

Storage

Materials used for producing 3D prints with Objet260 printers are made of
resins, which are composed of reactive monomers and oligomers. Although
printing materials are supplied in sealed, UV-proof cartridges, care must be
taken when storing and handling them. Follow these guidelines to protect
operators and the environment, and to ensure optimum results.
• To ensure product stability, do not allow these materials to come into
• When not in use, keep material cartridges tightly sealed to prevent
• Store material cartridges indoors, in a dry area with adequate ventilation,
• Signs of premature polymerization in material cartridges include bulging,
• Make sure that material cartridges are stored in accordance with all local
Shelf Life
Materials used for producing 3D prints have a limited shelf life. The expiry date
on the label is valid when properly stored in an undamaged, unopened
cartridge. Always rotate your stock, so that the cartridge with the earliest date
is used first.
Exposure to Light
If printing materials are not in their sealed cartridges, make sure to shield them
from sunlight and other sources of UV radiation, such as fluorescent and
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and is removed after printing.
contact with metal. Plastics made from monomer-soluble substances (such
as polystyrene or polyvinyl chloride) are not suitable for storing PolyJet
printing materials.
contamination, the effects of exposure to UV radiation, and accidental
spillage.
between 15–27 degrees Celsius (59-81 degrees Fahrenheit). If exposed to
heat or flames, cartridges might burst or ignite.
leaking, the emission of heat, and unusual odor. Exposure to heat can
cause resin to gel in the cartridges.
regulations and other applicable requirements.
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