Optomec - Maskless Mesoscale Materials Deposition (M3D®)

DESCRIPTION:
The ExactaCoat is a programmable three-axis robot that is ideal for any spray coating application. This system employs robust ball-screw slides driven by brushless DC servo motors. Any Sono-Tek ultrasonic nozzle can be integrated.  The Direct Write Lab utilizes the MicroMist and the Impact EDGE nozzles. The MicroMist system combines Sono-Tek's unique Microspray ultrasonic atomizing nozzle with low- pressure air to produce a soft, highly focused beam of small spray drops. The Impact EDGE System combines Sono-Tek's unique ultrasonic atomizing nozzle with a controlled jet of air from the flat jet air deflector. The ultrasonically produced spray at the atomizing surface is immediately entrained in the air stream, creating a fan-shaped spray pattern. The velocity of the air stream is controllable, allowing low or high-impact of the atomized spray onto the product or substrate.

MAIN FEATURES:   

• Compact benchtop design that favors portability
• 400 mm x 400 mm x 100 mm range of motion
• Includes PathMaster® Windows®-based software
• Remote trackball teach pendant
• Coordinated motion in all three axes simultaneously
• Base mount of the x-axis permitting motion of the work area
• Front panel LCD screen with function keys
• Nozzles can be easily interchanged

RELATED INSTRUMENTATION / SOFTWARE:

• Microsoft Windows® Operating System           
• Sono-Tek® PathMaster

LOCATION/CONTACT INFORMATION

• Direct Write Lab (TDL) SDSM&T         
• James Randle
• james.randle@sdsmt.edu