Lately, 3D printing has become a hobby at our office. Some of us even went as far as to purchase units for personal use at home. Additive manufacturing technology is now readily available for commercial use. Depending on the features, cost can vary. The CJ270, on the other hand, offers something that’s still rare among these platforms.
Entry-level models usually support single colors. As you move up the ladder, some mid-range to high-end SKUs can automate color-switching on the fly. Nevertheless, most projects require post-print touch-ups to achieve a cohesive aesthetic. Although it’s not exactly what we would call an issue, Flashforge’s upcoming product is out to streamline the process.
As long as you don’t mind the hefty price tag, the CJ270 will take any workflow to another level. Instead of loading multiple spools of filament, this machine relies on UV-curable resin. Billed as “The World’s First Desktop Full-Color 3D Printer,” it can accurately match colors through a sophisticated CMYK process.
The unit can create more than 10 million hues as thin as 7 μm per layer. This means the items that come out of the build area retain as much detail as possible. Furthermore, cleanup is a breeze when users enable water-soluble supports. This means even the most intricate blueprints are less likely to break apart.
Since the holidays are just around the corner, the CJ270 can help you create bespoke gifts for loved ones. 3D print fidget toys, action figures, scale models, and so much more. The possibilities are virtually endless here. Flashforge lists the dimensions as 697 mm x 410 mm x 405 mm, while the maximum build volume supported is 180 mm x 120 mm x 100 mm.
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