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PolyJet 3D Printing

Full color. Multi-material. Photorealistic.

Q: Multi-material — how many materials in one part?

Stratasys J750/J850 PolyJet printers: up to 6 materials simultaneously. Create gradient hardness (90 Shore A at one end, 90 Shore D at other), blend colors across a part, combine rigid structure with flexible features. Complexity limited by software and design, not the machine. Color blending: 500,000+ distinct colors achievable.

Q: Are PolyJet parts functional?

Limited. PolyJet materials approximate mechanical properties of thermoplastics and rubber, but don't match production materials. Rigid PolyJet: similar to ABS appearance but more brittle, lower temperature service. Rubber-like PolyJet: similar feel to elastomer but different mechanical. For functional validation, use SLS/MJF or actual production material. For concept validation and appearance review, PolyJet is excellent.

Q: Clear/transparent parts?

PolyJet Vero Clear resin: near-water-clear transparent. Best transparency of any 3D printing. Great for: anatomical models showing internal structure, optical concept demonstrations, light pipes, transparent product prototypes. Surface must be polished (fine sanding + polishing) for full optical clarity. As-printed has slight surface texture.

Q: Cost per part?

PolyJet is expensive. Small multi-color part: $200-500. Medium: $500-2,000. Large: $2,000-10,000+. Cost driven by: material volume (expensive photopolymers), support material volume (significant for complex shapes), build time. For presentations, marketing, specialty applications, cost often justified by impact. For functional prototyping, use cheaper processes.

Q: Support material considerations?

PolyJet uses soluble or breakable support material for overhanging geometry. Support removal: water-jet for soluble supports, manual for breakable. Complex interior geometry: may be difficult to remove supports, limiting some applications. Hollow parts: support inside must exit through drain holes — design accordingly. Support removal adds 1-2 hours per part for complex geometry.

Q: Lead times for PolyJet?

Simple single-material PolyJet: 2-3 days. Full-color multi-material: 4-7 days. Complex anatomical models: 7-14 days. Rush service available for urgent medical or surgical planning applications. For large builds, batch multiple parts per build for cost efficiency.

Stratasys PolyJet 3D printing: photorealistic full-color parts, multi-material single-print (rigid + rubber together), texture simulation. For medical anatomical models, consumer product concept models, multi-color graphic parts, specialty mockups.

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Polyjet 3D printing

PolyJet can do things no other 3D printing process can: full color with graphics, multiple materials in single part, texture simulation.

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01 · PolyJet capabilities

What PolyJet uniquely does.

Full color

Photorealistic color across entire part — graphics, gradients, logos printed directly into part.

Multi-material single print

Rigid ABS-like + flexible rubber-like in single print. No assembly needed.

Texture simulation

Print different hardness zones: firm grip area, soft cushion, rigid structure — all one part.

Clear transparent

Transparent resin prints for optical parts, medical anatomical visualization.

Fine detail

Finest layer thickness of any 3D printing — 14 µm layers for extreme detail.

Dental / medical

Biocompatible PolyJet resins for dental models, orthodontic appliances, surgical guides.

Overmolding simulation

Test multi-material overmold designs before injection tool investment.

Consumer product models

Presentation-quality prototypes with color graphics for marketing and customer demos.

PolyJet can do things no other 3D printing process can: full color with graphics, multiple materials in single part, texture simulation.

02 · PolyJet applications

Where PolyJet wins.

Anatomical models

Photorealistic patient-specific anatomy from CT/MRI imaging — for surgical planning

Multi-material prototypes

Shoes with rigid sole + flexible upper — single-print prototype for design review

Consumer electronics prototypes

Device prototypes with color graphics, logos, labels printed directly

Packaging mockups

Full-color packaging mockups for marketing and customer presentations

Character figures

Photorealistic characters with detailed features and colors

Medical training

Life-like training models for medical education

Architectural models

Full-color architectural presentation models

Dental models

Dental models with gum-colored tissue and tooth-colored teeth

Jewelry prototypes

Concept jewelry models with multiple material simulation

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FAQ

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Multi-material — how many materials in one part?

Stratasys J750/J850 PolyJet printers: up to 6 materials simultaneously. Create gradient hardness (90 Shore A at one end, 90 Shore D at other), blend colors across a part, combine rigid structure with flexible features. Complexity limited by software and design, not the machine. Color blending: 500,000+ distinct colors achievable.

Are PolyJet parts functional?

Limited. PolyJet materials approximate mechanical properties of thermoplastics and rubber, but don't match production materials. Rigid PolyJet: similar to ABS appearance but more brittle, lower temperature service. Rubber-like PolyJet: similar feel to elastomer but different mechanical. For functional validation, use SLS/MJF or actual production material. For concept validation and appearance review, PolyJet is excellent.

Clear/transparent parts?

PolyJet Vero Clear resin: near-water-clear transparent. Best transparency of any 3D printing. Great for: anatomical models showing internal structure, optical concept demonstrations, light pipes, transparent product prototypes. Surface must be polished (fine sanding + polishing) for full optical clarity. As-printed has slight surface texture.

Cost per part?

PolyJet is expensive. Small multi-color part: $200-500. Medium: $500-2,000. Large: $2,000-10,000+. Cost driven by: material volume (expensive photopolymers), support material volume (significant for complex shapes), build time. For presentations, marketing, specialty applications, cost often justified by impact. For functional prototyping, use cheaper processes.

Support material considerations?

PolyJet uses soluble or breakable support material for overhanging geometry. Support removal: water-jet for soluble supports, manual for breakable. Complex interior geometry: may be difficult to remove supports, limiting some applications. Hollow parts: support inside must exit through drain holes — design accordingly. Support removal adds 1-2 hours per part for complex geometry.

Lead times for PolyJet?

Simple single-material PolyJet: 2-3 days. Full-color multi-material: 4-7 days. Complex anatomical models: 7-14 days. Rush service available for urgent medical or surgical planning applications. For large builds, batch multiple parts per build for cost efficiency.

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