Medical devices 2021: market opportunities for 3D printed prostheses, orthotics and audiology equipment
Unless you primarily deal with small hand-held objects, 3D printed parts rarely look like their final form while still sitting on the build platform. In order to get functional 3D prints that look as good as expected, you must spend time finishing and post-processing these prints. From smoothing and removing excess material to dissolving or breaking supports, post-processing and finishing are essential for 3D printed parts.
Many companies in the 3D printing industry are studying ways to speed up post-processing, including ideas such as simple, high-speed removal of supports and the use of ultrasonic technology. Finally, the path taken by Cutra Co., Ltd., a company headquartered in Incheon, South Korea, for its innovative Wondercutter product, the ultrasonic cutting machine.
At the formnext exhibition held in Germany last year, Cutra showed its Wondercutter for the first time, which was first conceptualized three years ago. In February 2016, the company created the first Wondercutter prototype and completed the second iteration that summer. Not long ago, Cutra launched a crowdfunding campaign for the final Wondercutter prototype on Kickstarter and Indiegogo, and it obtained a patent for an already award-winning device.
“Wondercutter can cut various materials, such as plastic, PVC foam board, ABS, acrylic, etc. Many users tell us that our products will become excellent finishing tools for the 3D printing industry,” Amy Jeon and Cutra’s overseas sales department told 3DPrint.com.
The compact Wondercutter equipment is available in three colors of pink, silver and turquoise. It is most suitable for ultrasonic cutting of 3-5 mm plastics, but it can also be used to cut materials such as felt, leather, rubber and plywood; however, users should Complete the test before using Wondercutter with wood. In order to achieve maximum efficiency, Wondercutter can emit 40,000 ultrasonic vibrations per second, continuously applying friction to the material.
This rechargeable device has a built-in battery, coupled with a weight of 750 grams and a size of 172 x 102 x 62 mm, making it portable and space-saving. Wondercutter also allows you to save electricity because its 25 watts of power reduces energy consumption. It is also very easy to use-there is only a power button and battery indicator on the main body, along with a leg, belt clip and cables, which are connected to the cutter itself.
While the button on the body of Wondercutter turns on the device, you need to press the button on the side of the cutter handle to actually use it to cut materials, whether the parts are used for architectural modeling, plastic model assembly, finished FDM 3D printed parts, or Remove the support from the SLA printout. The handle is also equipped with a transducer horn or vibrator.
“Cut whatever you want,” the Wondercutter catalog boasted. “For WONDERCUTTER, cutting plastic is as easy as cutting cheese.”
Although this ultrasonic cutting device sounds good, I think this product marketing statement may be a bit misleading. I haven’t used Wondercutter myself, and I’m not sure-it may be true or it may be just a press release.
However, if there is any indication on the Cutra website that people of all ages are using Wondercutter images in various exhibitions and exhibitions, then the device is as good as it sounds…music is for those who want to be faster The way to remove the support of the person’s ears is their mark.
Currently, Cutra is shifting from Wondercutter’s product development to marketing and sales. Hope that other members of the 3D printing industry will soon have the opportunity to see and test this unique ultrasonic cutting equipment to see if it is suitable for 3D printing.
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Post time:Aug-05-2021