Polymaker Polysher (Post-processing machine)

The innovative Polysher improves, smooths and glosses the surface of 3D printed parts with Polymakers nebulised polyshing technology! This product is compatible with PolySmooth & PolyCast filament.

The Polysher™ is a desktop post processing unit designed to remove layer lines from PolySmooth™ and PolyCast™ prints. The Polysher™ uses Polymaker’s Layer-Free™ technology to create a fine mist of isopropyl alcohol which evenly smooths the model.

Key Features

Professional Surface Quality - The Polysher™ is a reliable and automatic solution which improves the surface quality of 3D printed parts, achieving a professional smooth and glossy surface.

Intuitive & Easy To Use - The Polysher™ is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, simply turn the control dial to select your polishing time and sit back. The polishing process typically takes between 20 - 40 minutes for most models.

Safety First - The Polysher is air tight sealed so no spark can be generated inside the chamber. Polymakers Layer-Free™ technology uses cold liquid-phase polishing rather than heated vapour-phase smoothing, a safer form of post-processing. The Polysher's lift design also ensures IPA is contained inside the chamber when removing parts while the integrated smart electronics ensure maximum safety in work and education environments.

Detail Maintained - With Polymakers Layer-Free™ technology, the fine mist of isopropyl alcohol evenly coats the part while preserving details and dimensions.

Low Costs - The Polysher™ is an affordable solution which requires only a very small reservoir of Isopropyl Alcohol, recycling run-off IPA for efficient and low cost polishing.

Technology

Polysher™ uses Polymaker's Layer-Free™ technology: Layer-Free™ technology involves exposing a 3D printed part to an aerosol of micro-sized alcohol droplets, generated by a rapidly vibrating, perforated membrane called the nebuliser. The aerosol will then be adsorbed by the surface of the 3D printed part and render it smooth and layer-free.

Safety

Polymakers technology is intrinsically safer than other smoothing techniques:
-  No heating is involved 
-  The nebuliser technology requires only a very small reservoir 
-  Isopropyl Alcohol is safer than smoothing chemicals like Acetone or MEK
-  It is a liquid-phase polishing rather than vapour-phase polishing process (the latter is more dangerous for a number of reasons)

Polymaker have also implemented a number of safety features into the machine: 
- Multiple sensors to detect any sign of malfunction of the nebuliser (e.g. running dry) 
- Chamber open/close sensor (the machine won’t start if the chamber is open, and will automatically terminate if the chamber is accidentally open during polishing) 
- All electronic components (running at very low voltages) are properly sealed, and no spark can be generated inside the chamber.

Operation

1. 3D print your part with PolySmooth™ or PolyCast™ (sold separately), just like what you normally do with PLA; 
2. Fill the reservoir with isopropyl alcohol. (NOTE - Do not fill the reservoir with other liquids or solvents other than isopropyl alcohol or ethanol as this will damage the Polysher™.)
3. Place your printed part in the Polysher™;
4. Set the polishing time by turning the knob; a typical part takes 20 - 40 minutes, depending on the size of your part. 
5. Once polishing is finished, the stage will automatically lift up for you to easily get the part. 

Operating the Polysher™ is that easy! 

Specs

Technology - Nebulised Aerosol Polishing

Compatible Material - PolySmooth™

Polishing Liquid - Isopropanol or ethanol, 70% or above [90% or higher recommended]

Polishing Time - 10 – 30 min typical (depending on part size)

Product Dimensions - 230 x 270 x 370 mm

Maximum Polishable Part Size - 150mm diameter x 180mm height

Operating Temperature - 15 – 32 °C

Storage Temperature - 0 – 38 °C

Power Requirements - 100 – 240 V, 2A max, 50/60 Hz