High qualityceramic 3D printing

• WASP 2040 Clay is ideal for printing compact and precise parts, representing an excellent affordable entry-level choice for ceramic 3D printing.
• WASP 40100 LDM is suitable for medium/large size prints, for designers and architectural studios.
• WASP 40100 Production is suitable for series printing and industrial production.

The WASP 40100 Production version is optimized for series printing and consists of three key components:

• WASP 40100 LDM: 3D printer designed for fluid-dense materials.
• Continuous Feeding System: continuous feeding system that constantly mixes the clay via a screw that allows you to print 24/7.
• Automated Production System: conveyor belt that moves parts along the production line. This component facilitates the continuous flow of printed products.

WASP has projected an extruder for LDM based on an air compressed cylinder that supplies an endless screw, and set down clay in a selective manner through a stepper engine.

The 3D Delta WASP printers mechanic is perfect for the clay set-down because the printing plate stays still , while the extruder moves setting down the material lay by lay, avoiding like that dangerous vibrations  that could compromise the final object stability.

This mechanism works already very well but there is still a lot to do concerning the materials to be used and to the printable shapes through the LDM process.

WASP Clay Extruders:

• WASP Clay Kit with LDM WASP Extruder 3.0, Professional Clay Kit with extruder;
• LDM WASP Extruder 3.0 for fluid-dense and ceramic materials.;
• LDM WASP Extruder XL 3.0.

No, ceramic printing material is not only specific to the 3D printer. Rather, it is the same material traditionally used in manual applications such as the potter’s wheel or other ceramic processing techniques. Ceramic 3D printing uses conventional ceramic materials adapted to the printing process.

This makes it possible to take advantage of the unique properties of ceramic materials in the production of complex and intricate objects through 3D printing technology.

The 3D printing with clay or other fluid-dense materials is an international research theme of the additive manufacturing.

Since the beginning WASP has been focusing on the development of 3D printing systems which allow the use of functional materials like clay, porcelain, alluminium, zirconium, and advanced ceramics , to improve the digital artcraft and self-production.

Polymers and termoplastic are more simple to be printed because they solidify at room temperature after being warmed and they do not give any collapse or fall problems.
On the contrary when, lay by lay, we set down fluid-dense materials like clay through LDM  (Liquid Deposition Modeling) process,there are some limits due to the geometries, to the collapses , to the drying and to the retirements.

In all these cases the extruded material has a foundamental role in order to get final acceptable results.

Aggregates added to 3D printing slurries can be useful for modifying their properties and facilitating the printing process. Here is some specific information about two commonly used types of aggregates:

CHAMOTTE:

• Chamotte, also called grog, is a powder obtained by grinding ceramic materials after firing.
• It can be added to clay mixtures to modify their properties.
• It is particularly recommended for large prints to avoid collapse and reduce warping during firing.

PAPER CLAY:

• The name “Paper Clay” is used for clay-based slurries to which cellulose fibers, such as paper, are added.
• The addition of cellulose fibers can help during printing to reduce the collapse of structures and aid the drying process.
• During firing, the cellulose fibers burn, leaving porosity in the finished piece.

MAXIMUM AGGREGATE SIZES: The maximum aggregate sizes that can be added to slurries depend on the type of extruder used in your LDM 3D printer:

• LDM Extruder (version 3.0 and earlier): The maximum aggregate size should be a maximum diameter of 0.2 mm.
• LDM XL Extruder (version 3.0 and earlier): For this extruder, the maximum aggregate size should have a maximum diameter of 0.5 mm.

Higher than stated particle size values could damage the extruder and cause nozzle clogging during printing.

In general, make sure that the press slurry is smooth and free of debris or hard parts that could impair the flow inside the extruder or on the nozzle. By experimenting with small amounts of aggregates and closely monitoring the printing process, you can determine how to achieve the desired results with your printer.

All 3D-printers built by WASP S.r.l. are covered by 24 months legal Warranty for private clients and 12 months for Companies/Societies with regular VAT number for lack of conformity, pursuant to Legislative Decree no. 206/2005 (Consumer Code).
If during the period of Warranty validity, defective functioning or faulty parts of the machine ( the ones listed in the Warranty document) occur, WASP S.r.l., after the due examination,  will provide to repair or replace the defective parts. All defective parts under Warranty, are repaired or replaced by WASP S.r.l. free of charge.
Transport and /or shipping costs are always borne by the Customer, as well as the outward and return travel costs related to the intervention of the WASP technicians, at the Customer's site. However WASP S.r.l. will evaluate the charge case by case.
Labor costs related to the intervention of the WASP technicians at the Customer's premises for removing defects under warranty, except in cases where the nature of the defect is such that it can easily be removed on site by the Customer, are bore by WASP  S.r.l..
To take advantage of the Assistance, the Customer must keep the invoice (or Delivery Note) received together with the purchased goods.
If, following intervention by our Technical Service, the WASP technicians finds no lack of conformity pursuant to Legislative Decree no. 206/2005 (Consumer Code), the Customer will be charged for any diagnosis and verification costs, in addition to the restoration if requested by the Assistance, as well as the transport costs if incurred by WASP S.r.l.. In case of transport troubles of the machines, where the technician’s intervention is required, any warranties are to be considered EXW MASSA LOMBARDA.
Attention: the packaging should be the original one, penalty forfeiture of the Warranty

3D printing offers significant advantages over traditional manufacturing methods:

• Customization: allows you to create tailor-made objects, adapted to the specific needs of customers, even in large numbers.
• Computational design: allows you to print intricate geometries that are difficult to create with traditional methods
• On-demand manufacturing: Reduces the risk of inventory overload and material waste
• Rapid Prototyping: You can create low-cost prototypes to test ideas efficiently.