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 nebulizer. 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 nebulizer 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 vapor-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 nebulizer (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!