To use the feature :
- change the toolhead to CNC toolhead (like dremel) and position rectangular piece of material on the table
- import STL model
- voxelize it
- go to ‘Toolbars’ and choose ‘Relief’ settings
- choose ‘show relief’ , and calibrate high/low corners in X, Y and Z axis, so it corresponds exactly with physical model. This can easily be done simply by positioning the tip of the milling tool at the corner and clicking ‘current’ button in the window.
- change the path width (how dense will the milling be) and size of the drill , as well as its length
- click ‘generate drill paths’
- go to ‘print view’ tab, and press ‘PRINT’
- if necessary, lower down the speed using buttons on the panel (depending on material and its properties)
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We’ve been experimenting with dual material-print code generation for quite a while now, and are ready to publish the results. What’s most important, Voxelizer can generate separate support material, that can be more easily removed from the model. This support material is fed through special two-material extruder (available in our shop), that works with PLA, ABS, Nylon, PVA, rubber and many more. To make a good use of it, you should know few things :

- the extruder itself is not everything – the key is a proper algorithm. Throught use of voxels, we’ve been able to optimize both material usage, and make support structures very easy to generate.

- to make optimal prints and for economic use of support material, model orientation is crucial. Always make sure you position your model so that it’s as close to the base workplate as possible.

- the program generates one, or two ‘towers’ that help with material switching. Without them, material will have problem with proper start after long retraction. This is caused by plastic dripping from the nozzle when not in use.

You can see dual material print (with support in different colour) below :

More development is on its way, especially regarding support material generation. Stay tuned !

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Functionality allows drag&drop printing from selected set of DICOM files. After importing, data can be cleaned and filtered easily, and prepared for printing in just few clicks.

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