HP Jet Fusion 5200 Series - MJF Technology

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MJF technology
HP Multi Jet Fusion technology offers speed advantages and control over part and material properties
beyond those found in other 3D printing processes.
HP Multi Jet Fusion technology starts by laying down a thin layer of material in the working area. Next,
the carriage containing an HP Thermal Inkjet array passes from left to right, printing chemical agents
across the full working area. The layering and energy processes are combined in a continuous pass of
the second carriage fr
om top to bottom. The process continues, layer-by-layer, until a complete part is
formed. At each layer, the carriages change direction for optimum productivity.
1. The material is recoated across the work area.
2. A fusing agent (F) is selectively applied where the particles are to fuse together.
3. A detailing agent (D) is selectively applied where the fusing action needs to be reduced or amplified.
In this e
xample, the detailing agent reduces fusing at the boundary to produce a part with sharp and
smooth edges.
4. The work area is exposed to fusing energy.
5. The part now consists of fused and unfused areas.
The process is repeated until the complete part has been formed.
NOTE: The sequence of steps above is typical, but may be changed in specific hardware
implemen
tations.
HP Multi Jet Fusion technology can realize the full potential of 3D printing through the production of
highly functional parts. Using HP Thermal Inkjet arrays, HP Multi Jet Fusion technology is built on HP’s
technical core competency of rapidly and accurately placing precise (and minute) quantities of multiple
types of fluids. This gives HP Multi Jet Fusion technology a versatility and potential not found in other 3D
printing technologies.
In addition to fusing and detailing agents, HP Multi Jet Fusion technology can employ additional agents
to transform properties at each volumetric pixel (or voxel). These agents, transforming agents, deposited
2 Chapter 1 Welcome to your MJF system