The Mimaki 3DFF-222 printer, which uses plant-derived eco-plastic made from corn and potato starch, can produce jigs and three-dimensional signage when used in combination with Mimaki’s range of LED UV flatbed printers.
The 3DFF-222 - co-branded with Sindoh, a manufacturer of 3D printers and multi-function printers based in South Korea - offers a wealth of benefits for sign and display printers, according to Mimaki.
“Flexibility and ease-of-use are key features of the new desktop 3D printer,” says Bert Benckhuysen, senior product manager, Mimaki Europe. “It’s been developed so that you can have it sitting in your office without disruption. The 3D printer also complements our sign and display printers seamlessly. The 3DFF-222 is capable of inexpensively producing customised print jigs, which can be used to stabilise print quality when printing on flatbed direct-to-shape UV LED printers from our UJF Series.
“Sign and display printers can also benefit with time and cost savings through efficient in-house manufacturing of eye-catching colourful indoor signs and channel letters, which are 3D printed first and then decorated using Mimaki’s UV printers in LD mode, allowing high quality print on three-dimensional objects.”
Commercially available from the end April 2019, the 3DFF-222 system prints in PLA material. Using easy-to-load filament cartridges, it prints parts up to 210mm x 200mm x 195mm (W x D x H) and offers remote monitoring of each print job through a Mimaki app. The new platform joins the 3DUJ-553 [a full-colour inkjet 3D printer] in Mimaki’s portfolio of 3D printers.
Key features of the 3DFF-222 3D printer
PLA (Poly-Lactic Acid) filament – a hard, robust material that is a plant-derived eco-plastic made from corn and potato starch.
Automatic Filament Supply – filament installation is simplified, comprising insertion of a reeled filament in the dedicated cartridge and setting it to the main unit. The filament is supplied to the nozzle automatically.
Auto Filament Cutting – is also possible after the print job is completed.
A flexible metal bed – with built-in thermostatic function, enables both stable formation and easy removal of the model once it is ready.
Bed Leveling Assist – automatic measuring of horizontal error of the table and correction also supports stable formation.
HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter – prevents the discharge of foul air.
Motor drivers – designed specially to reduce noise levels during operation.
A camera and LED light are provided for remote monitoring with a smartphone or tablet.
The Mimaki 3DFF-222 3D printer will be on Hybrid’s stand at Sign and Digital UK (stand F10), 2–4 APRIL 2019, NEC, Birmingham.
