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binder jetting technologies (bj)
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binder jetting requires no polymers. you can use sand or metal as your building agent. it also requires no direct heat.
the process of binder jet printing includes distributing a fine layer of powder onto the print bed. as each layer is spread, the print bed will lower until the final layer is distributed.
a binding agent is a liquid that takes powder and glues it together to make it stick together, and that is how you get the first layer and so on.
the print head knows where the binding agent is to be applied.
the binding agent will need to cure and harden, there is no laser or heat involved in this process.
by not using any heat you are eliminating any opportunity for any internal stress on your print.
what is a disadvantage to using a binder jet printer?
it takes months to print and receive your project
all prints will be extremely brittle
it is expensive so you usually will need to use a third - party company
There is no information in the passage indicating it takes months to print. Also, there is no mention that all prints are extremely brittle. However, binder - jet printing can be expensive and often requires using a third - party company, which is a disadvantage.
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It is expensive so you usually will need to use a third - party company