waveCure is polySpectra’s patent-pending heat transfer solution, specifically designed to safely and efficiently cure high temperature resins — in any consumer microwave.
waveCure Post-Curing Protocol
How to use waveCure as a microwave curing solution for COR Resins.
Context:
3D printed parts with COR resins typically require an inert thermal post-bake to unlock final material properties. Utilizing waveCure is an alternative way to cure parts without the need for a vacuum oven or inert gas. When used in a microwave, the cure time is reduced from hours to minutes.
Materials Required:
- Glass container and lid/cover
- Big enough to fully submerge printed part in waveCure .
- Heat-resistant gloves
- For handling hot surfaces upon completion.
- Tongs
- For removing printed part from solution.
- Microwave-safe substrate
- Recommended borosilicate glass. Used as a base to adhere printed parts.
- Double-sided Kapton tape
- Used with substrate to firmly adhered printed parts.
- Microwave, Oven, or Infrared Toaster Oven
- IR Thermometer
- Used for confirming temperature of waveCure after bake cycle is completed.
Procedure:
- Firmly adhere the 3D print to a substrate with double-sided Kapton tape.
- Place the 3D print adhered to a substrate inside the glass container.
- Pour enough waveCure into the glass container to fully submerge the printed part.
- Place the lid/cover on the container.
- Place the covered container with the submerged part in waveCure inside the microwave/oven/toaster IR.
- Bake the parts according to the method used below.
- Upon bake cycle completion, remove the container and allow to cool before removing parts. Caution! Parts and container will be hot. Use heat-resistant gloves
- Rinse parts with water to remove residual waveCure .
Baking Parameters:
Microwave:
- With power set to High, bake for ~6mins or until waveCure temperature reaches 190-200C.
- Time may be dependent of volume of waveCure used. If waveCure has not reached 190-200C, add an additional 1-2mins
Infrared Toaster Oven:
- Bake for 30mins at 180C.
Oven:
- Bake for 1hr 15mins at 185C.
- Time may be dependent on volume of waveCure used.
- Be advised some smoking may occur.
Disposal:
Dispose waveCure according to your local state and county guidelines.
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