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PolyJet

Build high precision parts in vibrant colors, with living hinges, and in multiple materials and durometers in one run.

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1-5 days

Average lead time for a prototype

50+

Materials to choose from

5 min

Typical time to place an order

For fine detail, smooth surfaces, and precision

PolyJet, similar to an inkjet printer, jets layers of liquid photopolymer that instantly cures with UV lights attached to print heads.

This speedy process creates fine layers for high-resolution parts (up to 16 microns) that are produced quickly — sometimes in the same day. PolyJet 3D printing rapidly produces parts with astonishingly fine detail, smooth surfaces, and precision.

PolyJet is an ideal choice for attractive, high precision models needed quickly. The technology works with a vast array of materials, including rubberlike flexible materials and specialized photopolymers for 3D printing in the dental, medical, and consumer product industries.

When higher quantities are needed, PolyJet parts can be used as master patterns for our Urethane Casting process.

Benefits

High resolution
High speed
Prints complicated geometries and living hinges
Variety of durometers can be printed in same part
Fine detail and smooth surfaces directly off machine

Materials

Select from a range of materials made for PolyJet

Agilus (flexible)

Flexible photopolymer resin for simulating rubber-like materials

2-4
business days
typical lead time

Design guidelines

Maximum build volume

Unavailable

19.25" x 15.35" x 7.87"

Minimum feature size

Unavailable

Minimum embossed details

Unavailable

Minimum engraved details

Unavailable

Minimum hole diameter

Unavailable

Minimum pin diameter

Unavailable

Minimum wall thickness (supported)

Unavailable

0.030"

Minimum wall thickness (unsupported)

Unavailable

0.030"

Resolutions and typical tolerances

0.00062 High

First inch

Unavailable

+/-0.005"

Each additional inch

Unavailable

+/-0.001"

0.0013 Standard

First inch

Unavailable

+/-0.005"

Each additional inch

Unavailable

+/-0.001"

Available colors

Black

Clear

Vero (rigid)

Photopolymer resin for strong, rigid prototypes

2-4
business days
typical lead time

Design guidelines

Maximum build volume

Unavailable

19.25" x 15.35" x 7.87"

Minimum feature size

Unavailable

0.019"

Minimum embossed details

Unavailable

0.019"

Minimum engraved details

Unavailable

0.019"

Minimum hole diameter

Unavailable

0.020"

Minimum pin diameter

Unavailable

0.020"

Minimum wall thickness (supported)

Unavailable

0.020"

Minimum wall thickness (unsupported)

Unavailable

0.020"

Resolutions and typical tolerances

0.00062 High

First inch

Unavailable

+/-0.005"

Each additional inch

Unavailable

+/-0.001"

0.0013 Standard

First inch

Unavailable

+/-0.005"

Each additional inch

Unavailable

+/-0.001"

Available colors

Black

White

VeroClear

Transparent photopolymer resin for clear prototypes and models

2-4
business days
typical lead time

Design guidelines

Maximum build volume

Unavailable

19.25" x 15.35" x 7.87"

Minimum feature size

Unavailable

Minimum embossed details

Unavailable

Minimum engraved details

Unavailable

Minimum hole diameter

Unavailable

Minimum pin diameter

Unavailable

Minimum wall thickness (supported)

Unavailable

Minimum wall thickness (unsupported)

Unavailable

Resolutions and typical tolerances

Unavailable

Available colors

Clear

Digital ABS (ABS-like)

ABS-like photopolymer resin for durable, high-temperature-resistant prototypes

typical lead time

Design guidelines

Maximum build volume

Unavailable

19.25" x 15.35" x 7.87"

Minimum feature size

Unavailable

Minimum embossed details

Unavailable

Minimum engraved details

Unavailable

Minimum hole diameter

Unavailable

Minimum pin diameter

Unavailable

Minimum wall thickness (supported)

Unavailable

Minimum wall thickness (unsupported)

Unavailable

Resolutions and typical tolerances

Unavailable

Available colors

N/A

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Finishing

Finishing options to enhance parts printed with PolyJet

Paint

Enhance your parts with custom coatings that provide durability, UV resistance, and premium finishes in any color or texture you need.

Technical specifications

Maximum part envelope:
Any size

Finish appearance:
Variable

Surface roughness:
Less than 1 µm

Design considerations

Complex masking requirements may require additional processing time.

Custom spray texturing available upon request.

Texturing

Add functional or aesthetic appeal with digitally applied textures from our standard library, including knurling, wood grain, and leather patterns.

Technical specifications

Maximum part envelope:
Any size

Finish appearance:
Variable

Surface roughness:
Variable

Design considerations

Available texture options vary based on the process used.

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"Thanks to GKN Additive’s tremendous know-how, we benefit from a highly innovative and flexible process with clear cost advantages in volume production."

Thomas Rivoire

Industrialization leader at Schneider Electric

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