Powershot C

Physical projectile cleaning that does not damage the parts themselves.
The powder removal effect is stable regardless of cavity and gap depth.
Reusing pellets to reduce consumable costs.
Simple operation; no specialized training required.
Compact structure, suitable for small-batch production scenarios.
Powder is recyclable, enhancing raw material utilization.

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Powershot C (PolyShot Cleaning)

General Introduction

The Powershot C is DyeMansion’s flagship 3D printing polymer-part cleaning system, powered by PolyShot Cleaning technology. As a widely adopted industry-standard cleaning solution, it is specifically designed for the professional removal of residual powder from parts produced via powder-bed 3D printing, serving as a foundational piece of equipment in the post-processing cleaning workflow. The Powershot C is compatible with a broad range of industrial-grade powder-bed fusion 3D-printed polymer parts and efficiently removes unsintered powder remaining on part surfaces, within internal cavities, and in tight crevices. It supports common 3D-printing polymers such as PA11, PA12, and TPU, and is fully compatible with parts produced on SLS printers from leading brands including EOS, Farsoon, and 3D Systems. The system features a standardized operating procedure and an overall design that aligns with the fundamental requirements of industrial production, making it easy to operate. It can be deployed standalone as part of the cleaning stage in a 3D-printing production line or integrated with DyeMansion’s surface-finishing and dyeing equipment to form a complete post-processing workflow. Whether for small-batch prototype fabrication or medium-scale production runs, the Powershot C delivers reliable, consistent cleaning performance, ensuring a clean part substrate for subsequent surface-finishing and dyeing processes. It is a commonly used piece of equipment for the cleaning stage in industrial 3D-printing operations.

Working Principle

The Powershot C utilizes PolyShot Cleaning sandblasting technology to remove excess powder from 3D-printed parts. At its core, the system employs high-velocity jets of specialized polymer abrasive pellets to physically impact and dislodge unsintered powder from part surfaces and crevices, while an internal air-circulation system separates and recovers the powder from the pellets. Upon startup, the 3D-printed part to be cleaned is securely mounted on a dedicated fixture and placed inside a sealed processing chamber; the fixture can be adjusted to accommodate different part sizes, ensuring stability throughout the cleaning process. An internal pellet-delivery system transports the polymer pellets to the blasting nozzle, where compressed air propels them at a uniform velocity and pressure onto the part surface. The pellets’ hardness and particle size are specially engineered to effectively dislodge loose, unsintered powder without damaging the part’s structural integrity or surface finish. For hard-to-reach areas such as internal cavities and narrow crevices, the system can achieve comprehensive cleaning by adjusting the spray angle and fixture rotation speed. Simultaneously, a negative-pressure airflow system within the chamber continuously draws away the detached unsintered powder and polymer pellets, which are then separated by a dedicated separation unit: the pellets are recycled, while the powder is collected in a dedicated container, enabling material recovery and reuse. The entire cleaning process is precisely controlled by software, allowing users to configure parameters such as blast pressure, duration, and fixture rotation speed based on the part’s material and geometry, thereby ensuring consistent cleaning performance.

Advantages and Key Features

The core advantages of the Powershot C lie in its clean and efficient performance, user-friendly operation, and seamless integration with industrial production, while also incorporating a range of technological features tailored to the post-processing needs of 3D printing. In terms of cleaning effectiveness, the system transcends the limitations of manual cleaning by delivering deep powder removal even in hard-to-reach internal cavities and intricate crevices, leaving no visible residual powder on the part surfaces and ensuring highly uniform cleanliness. This eliminates the inconsistent results often associated with manual cleaning, thereby significantly enhancing the quality of subsequent manufacturing processes. On the operational front, the equipment features a standardized touch-control interface with pre-set cleaning parameters for a wide variety of common materials and part geometries, enabling operators to perform all necessary tasks without extensive specialized training. Moreover, the system supports one-touch initiation of the cleaning cycle, minimizing human intervention and boosting the operational efficiency of each unit. In terms of performance, the polymer pellet recirculation design substantially reduces consumable costs during the cleaning process, while the negative-pressure powder recovery system captures unsintered powder, improving the utilization rate of 3D printing feedstock and aligning with the cost-control requirements of industrial production. Additionally, the compact overall design occupies a small footprint, allowing flexible deployment across 3D printing workshops of varying scales; the work chamber volume is adaptable to a broad range of part sizes, providing a degree of processing flexibility. The system also offers basic process-parameter storage, enabling users to record cleaning settings for different parts for direct retrieval during subsequent batch production, thus ensuring process repeatability. From a maintenance perspective, the core components are designed with modularity, making wear parts easy to replace and routine maintenance straightforward, which helps minimize downtime and meets the demands of continuous industrial operations.

Application Areas and Use Cases

As a foundational cleaning system for 3D-printed polymer parts, the Powershot C serves a wide range of industries that utilize powder-bed-based 3D printing to produce polymer components, including consumer goods and lifestyle products, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, and transportation and logistics. Its primary application is the pre‑post‑print powder removal and cleaning of 3D‑printed parts across these sectors, making it a versatile post‑processing solution that finds extensive use in both small‑batch prototyping and medium‑scale production runs. In the consumer goods sector, the Powershot C is employed to clean 3D‑printed items such as eyeglass frames and personalized accessories. For instance, YOU MAWO uses the Powershot C to remove residual powder from printed eyeglass frames during the production of custom 3D‑printed frames, effectively addressing powder buildup in intricate microstructures. This ensures a clean substrate for subsequent surface finishing and assembly, thereby guaranteeing product quality and processing efficiency. In industrial manufacturing, the Digital Manufacturing Centre has adopted the Powershot C to replace traditional manual sandblasting for cleaning various industrial 3D‑printed prototypes, significantly reducing processing time while enhancing the consistency of surface cleanliness and streamlining the prototype production workflow. In healthcare, the Powershot C is used to clean customized medical orthotics—such as bespoke 3D‑printed foot orthoses—with complex internal geometries that conform to human bone anatomy. The Powershot C delivers thorough powder removal in internal cavities and narrow crevices, preventing residual powder from irritating the skin and ensuring the safety and reliability of medical devices. In the transportation and logistics sector, Daimler Bus’s 3D‑printed spare‑parts production center employs the Powershot C to clean small bus components after printing, resolving powder accumulation issues and laying the groundwork for subsequent surface treatment and performance testing, thus enabling standardized spare‑parts production. Moreover, the Powershot C is widely adopted by numerous 3D‑printing service providers as a universal cleaning solution for customers across diverse industries, meeting a broad spectrum of part‑cleaning needs. For example, in prototype‑manufacturing services offered by various 3D‑printing service centers, the Powershot C serves as the core equipment for the cleaning stage, boosting operational efficiency and service quality.

Equipment Parameters

Print to Product Workflow Clean
Automation Automated processes and manual loading/unloading
Connectivity No device connected
Cycle 3 to 10 minutes
Capacity per run For example, it can complete up to three-quarters of an EOS P396 build, one HP Jet Fusion 4200/5200 build, or nearly one and a half full-size Stratasys H350 builds.
Effective volume 26 liters | 6.8 gallons
Rotating basket or multiple belts Rotating basket
aspect 1700 mm x 1310 mm x 2030 mm | 66.9 in x 51.6 in x 79.9 in
Compatible technology SLS, SAF, MJF, HSS

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