D4K
Desktop production of high-resolution, jewelry, dental, and other small parts
Introducing the D4K, the highest resolution professional-grade desktop 3D printer. In addition to having the fastest speed for a standard DLP printer, the D4K from ETEC delivers extremely accurate parts with the finest detail available. The D4K is compatible with most ETEC materials, including options suitable for end-use applications, dental, and jewelry.
The D4K Industrial is built on the most reliable 4K DLP projector and includes ETECs patented PSA assembly for low peel forces between layers. Brought to you by the original inventors of DLP 3D printing technology.
High Accuracy and Resolution
Built on an industrial 4K DLP chip, the D4K features the highest resolution of any 4K desktop 3D printer on the market.
Patented printing technology allows the D4K to deliver native resolution as low as 25µm in the X and Y axes to easily produce parts with incredibly fine features suitable for a host of applications – like jewelry, dental and consumer electronics – where accuracy is critical.
These high-precision parts have an exceptional surface finish thanks to a patented pixel tuning process resulting in a surface finish that requires little to no post-processing.
Made Possible By:
- 4K industrial DLP chip
- Pixel tuning
Easy to use
With few moving parts and easy to use software, the D4K makes it easier than ever to produce high-resolution, professional-quality parts.
Designed to be an easy to use desktop solution, the D4K makes it easy to set up your print jobs with an easy to use software that optimizes part orientation and support structures to maximize part success and throughput. With the ability to process a plethora of ETEC’s materials, changing material on the D4K is simple, taking less than 2 minutes.
Made Possible By:
- Under two-minute material changes
- Software-controlled workflow
- Easy servicability
Affordable industrial-grade printing
Professional-grade 3D printing at one-third the operating cost of comparable systems
Users no longer need to compromise between part quality, print speed and affordability. The D4K delivers professional-grade 3D printing at a fraction of the cost of comparable systems, bringing the benefits of additive manufacturing into reach for all designers and engineers.
Made Possible By:
- Affordable
- Industrial DLP chip
- Easy-to-use hardware
Wide Material Compatability
The D4K has a material for every application, from ultra-high resolution hard plastics, to FDA-cleared dental materials, to castable waxes for jewelry.
Thanks to the D4K’s industrial DLP chip and high powered 385 nm light source, the printer is capable of efficiently printing a wide variety of materials. No matter what the application is; the D4K can print a material with the required properties. Unlike some competitive resin systems, shelf life of unused material is never a concern as any uncured resin can be easily stored and reused for months, enabling economic material usage.
Using a 385-nm wavelength light source also allows the D4K to print incredibly clear materials. While all UV curable resins require the addition of photoinitiators, those that are cured with 385 nm wavelength light require significantly less, because absorption peaks for most photoinitiators at that wavelength. Since photoinitiators are yellow, adding more to a material results in parts with a yellow tint.
Made Possible By:
- Industrial DLP chip
- 385 nm wavelength light source
- Long material shelf life
Example Parts
Engagement Ring Wax Model
Engagement Ring Custom-designed for jewelry customer
Earring Stud Setting Mold Master
Earring Stud Setters designed with a sprue and printed to be used as a mold master
Gear Mold Master
This gear was printed to be used as a mold master for a production test run
Featured Materials
190+ Materials available
WIC 100 Series
Castable
High-resolution, castable material with nano-wax for clean burn out.
Overview
With 20% powder wax content, WIC 100 delivers fine print details and fast printing speeds, along with a standard wax burn-out cycle with regular gypsum investment. During the burn-out cycle, the nano-wax melts away first allowing the resin to burn off without excessive expansion.
Material Properties
Tensile Strength: 14.8 MPa
Ignition Temperature: 300°C
Density: 1.32 g/cm^3
Color: Green
Key features
Nano-wax content for excellent surface finish
Low expansion during burn out
E-Perform
High Temp
Strong and stiff material with high heat tolerance
Overview
E-Perform is a high stiffness and high heat tolerance material ideal for producing 3D printed injection molds. Printed E-Perform molds are capable of resisting wear from highly abrasive materials, such as fiber filled plastics. It is also ideal for end use parts that require steady performance in high pressure and harsh environments, such as parts for wind tunnel testing.
Material Properties
Tensile Strength: 87 MPa
Tensile Modulus: 9000 MPa
Elongation at Failure: 1.4 %
Heat Deflection Temperature: at 1.81 MPa 160°C
Key features
High heat tolerance
High stiffness
Fast printing, easy processing and finishing
High Accuracy
Excellent detail resolution
WIC 100 Series
High Temp
High-strength and high-elongation plastic with good impact resistance and an HDT of 100°C
Overview
LOCTITE IND406 is a tough, rigid, and durable material that performs well in industrial applications requiring high-temperature resistance. The material offers all-around strength, good impact resistance, and high elongation. IND406 is a great alternative for traditional injection molded plastics such as ABS and PP. The stiffness, toughness, and thermal durability of this material make it ideal for the production of end-use parts across all industries.
Material Properties
Tensile Strength: 55 MPa
Tensile Modulus: 1610 MPa
Elongation at Failure: 25 %
Heat Deflection Temperature: at 0.455 MPa 107°C
Key features
High heat deflection temperature
High elongation while maintaining high heat deflection
Tough and durable
The surface finish needed for end use parts
Biocompatibility: ISO 10993 -5/-23 passed
RC Series
Hard Plastic
Ceramic-filled, high-temperature resins for tough and stiff parts at extremely high resolutions.
Overview
ETEC’s RC materials contain ceramic particles allowing for tough and stiff parts with high-temperature resistance. The ability to create parts at very high resolutions makes these materials ideal for applications like custom connectors and high detail mold masters. The wide variety of finishing methods for these materials – including painting and plating – make them popular for animation applications.
Material Properties
Tensile Strength: 39 MPa
Elongation at Break: 2.9 %
Heat Deflection Temperature: at 0.455 MPa 93° C
Key features
Great for painting and plating
Extremely high print detail and resolution
Ceramic particles allow for excellent surface finish
SPECIFICATIONS
Digital Light Processing (DLP)
143 x 83 x 110 mm
Standard
25µm with patented pixel tuning
25-150µm