[Ultrasonic Saber Unboxing] Seven Little-Known Tips for the Phrozen Sonic Saber
If you haven't heard of the Sonic Saber ultrasonic cutter before, you're really missing out on a highly efficient tool that can significantly improve post-processing, especially when removing supports. In this article, we'll delve into everything about this ultrasonic cutter and why it's so sought after. Let's get started!
Now that your model has been printed, it's time to clean and cure it as part of the overall 3D printing post-processing. This includes thoroughly cleaning the model to remove uncured resin, post-curing to ensure the model is fully cured, removing supports, and even polishing and painting.
Some may find removing supports a chore, especially when creating complex models where support placement can be tricky. Too few supports can lead to printing failures, while too many or too thick supports can make resin support marks difficult to remove. Therefore, for 3D printing enthusiasts like yourself, finding the right balance through experience and practice is crucial.
Some may find removing supports a chore, especially when creating complex models where support placement can be tricky. Too few supports can lead to printing failures, while too many or too thick supports can make resin support marks difficult to remove. Therefore, for 3D printing enthusiasts like yourself, finding the right balance through experience and practice is crucial.
The ultrasonic knife kit includes: a pair of level 5 cut-resistant gloves, a user manual, a warranty card, a hex wrench, extra bolts, and some spare blades.
It utilizes the power of ultrasonic cutting—sharp, precision blades vibrate at an astonishing rate of 40,000 times per second —allowing you to easily remove supports. Furthermore, it's an excellent tool for trimming and finishing printed materials.
Testing on resin model
Effectively removes supports in 3D printing, goodbye to traditional utility knives!
Previously, removing supports from 3D prints typically involved tearing them apart by hand or using traditional craft knives, utility knives, or pliers when handling fragile parts. While this method was cheaper, it was also more time-consuming and could be difficult when dealing with harder resins. Not to mention the small protrusions left after cutting the supports, which left numerous support marks requiring extensive sanding and polishing, potentially damaging the model and causing loss of detail.
Traces left from past pulling can be repaired using an ultrasonic cutter!
Because of its intuitive pen-shaped design , the ultrasonic cutter allows for easy manipulation to precisely cut the bottom of supports, avoiding tiny, unwanted bumps on the model's surface. The thin blade also helps you reach into the model's uneven surfaces, easily removing resin support marks.
Assuming you removed the supports from the 3D printed model before post-curing, there may still be some support marks left from the stretching process. By gently moving a blade over these support marks , you can easily scrape away unwanted marks and even model details.
Assuming you removed the supports from the 3D printed model before post-curing, there may still be some support marks left from the stretching process. By gently moving a blade over these support marks , you can easily scrape away unwanted marks and even model details.
Adjusting and removing the elephant's feet from the 3D printed resin model
If you're 3D printing in an environment with significant temperature fluctuations, you might experience the same issues as us: occasional misaligned joints during assembly. This is because protruding parts and holes can become overexposed after temperature changes. Considering you've spent hours printing and cleaning these models, it's not the most pleasant experience, but don't get angry or throw them away!!!
Use an ultrasonic scalpel to repair overexposed seams.
Overexposed bumps on the model parts are sliced into thin pieces, then sculpted layer by layer until they can easily fit into the corresponding holes. Using an ultrasonic scalpel, you can cut printed resin models as easily as cutting room temperature butter, resulting in a soft and smooth finish.
Testing on other materials
leather 
One cut is not enough to cut through leather; two to three cuts are needed. It's a very useful tool for making subtle cuts.
One cut is not enough to cut through leather; two to three cuts are needed. It's a very useful tool for making subtle cuts.
Acrylic tube
A regular utility knife would struggle to cut through acrylic tubing in one or two strokes, but the Sonic Saber's high vibration frequency allows it to cut through easily.
Bamboo skewers
The multi-functional knife leaves almost no marks on the chopsticks. Even if the Sonic Saber cannot cut through the bamboo skewer in one go, it immediately leaves a very deep cut on the skewer.
Similar to leather, this is a significant advantage if you want to add some detail to wooden crafts.
Similar to leather, this is a significant advantage if you want to add some detail to wooden crafts.
Popsicle sticks
To cut through a popsicle stick, make sure you start at the right angle and move slowly from the edge. Do not cut straight down.
PLA board
Similar to popsicle sticks, using the Sonic Saber effectively may take some time. It's easier to operate it at the correct angle.
Safety design, button control
While this knife is just as sharp as other utility knives on the market, the ultrasonic knife was designed with your safety in mind from the outset. To activate the vibration, you need to press the button on the pen-shaped part repeatedly. You might think this is an unnecessary step, to avoid accidentally dropping the tool when you're too excited about your model. With this feature, at least it won't continue vibrating and cut anything if it falls.
| Phrozen Ultrasonic Cutting Blade | Standard utility knife |
| Not limited to planar cutting | It needs to be cut on a flat surface (with a cutting mat). |
| No point of force required (automatic ultrasonic vibration) | There needs to be a point of application of force (mainly human force). |
| Relatively time-saving and labor-saving | Relatively time-consuming and laborious |
Time is money!!! Sonic Saber is a complete 2-in-1 post-processing tool that can both cut and scrape, saving a lot of time and effort and improving the efficiency of the entire post-processing workflow.
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