The Cure for Dental Difficulties: Whip Mix Case Study

The Cure for Dental Difficulties: Whip Mix Case Study

Whip Mix is a familiar name in dental labs, schools and clinics. As a leader in the dental industry, the company provides practical solutions for dental professionals with its vacuum mixing equipment, model trimmers, ceramic pressing and firing ovens, waxes, die stones and more, including a complete line of digital CAD-CAM products. When they decided to begin formulating 3D printed resin to fabricate dental devices, they knew they needed the right provider of curing chambers.

 

Whip Mix Case Study

We know that every application is different, so we take time to understand each client’s requirements and goals. In this case, Whip Mix needed large UV curing chambers to accommodate customer demand and production needs. In addition, the chambers had to be biocompatible, features not typically achieved with low light intensity and limited wavelengths. If that weren’t enough, they also wanted to shorten the curing time and increase the capacity per curing cycle.

To learn how we met these challenges and exceeded Whip Mix’s expectations, download a free copy of our Whip Mix Case Study.

Whip Mix Case Study

Small but Mighty: SunSpot 2 Offers High Power, Compact Size

Small but Mighty: SunSpot 2 Offers High Power, Compact Size

If your project calls for high-intensity spot UV curing at a low cost, our SunSpot 2 offers the force you need at a price you can afford. That’s all part of its design. Its 200W lamp delivers the highest intensity in the industry, and its long-life (2,000+ hours!) UV / visible arc lamp and filtered input long-life light guide result in a low cost of ownership. The spot curing system is also the smallest in its class, making it popular across a range of industries including manufacturing, assembly of medical and military devices and in R&D labs. Below, we break down the stats of this small but mighty UV curing tool.

 

Compact Size

The SunSpot 2 features easy-to-use exposure time controls and foot-pedal activation. Weighing a mere 6 lbs. and measuring 10.5 x 8.6 x 4”, it is the smallest system in its class.

The system’s curing area measures 1.5 / 3″ spot size at 1.5 / 3″ distance. Multi-pole light guides are used for applications that require the light to be split and simultaneously delivered to two, three or four cure targets.

 

Undisputed Power

With its 18+ W/cm2 UVA and >30W/cm2 output from 300–550nm, the SunSpot 2 maximizes curing speed and is compatible with high-speed production automation equipment. The system ships complete with a high-output, long-life 5mm x 1m liquid light guide.

A dichroic-coated reflector reflects only the useable UV wavelengths of light through the light guide. The harmful high temperature infrared is diverted away from the material being cured. A secondary in-line filter is used to further reduce heat for extremely sensitive applications.

In addition, the SunSpot 2 features a user-adjustable front panel locking intensity control, with a 35–100% combined power adjustment range. This provides you with the flexibility to choose appropriate curing intensity for sensitive materials.

 

The Cure You Need?

Check out this video to see the small but mighty curing power offered by the SunSpot 2. If you agree it offers a great solution to your rapid curing challenges, reach out to learn more or request a quote. We’ll always take the time to understand your specs so we can recommend the best UV curing solution for your individual needs.

Biocompatible UV Curing: SunRay Is Just What the Doctor Ordered

Biocompatible UV Curing: SunRay Is Just What the Doctor Ordered

When you need a biocompatible UV curing solution that can also accommodate your demand and production needs, our SunRay high power UV flood curing lamp may be just what the doctor ordered. It’s a favorite within the dental industry for post-curing of 3D printed parts, in the medical industry for medical device manufacturing and in university laboratories for research and development equipment.

 

Safe & Simple

All the system components are integrated into the SunRay’s small lamp head, which can be easily mounted on the optional Stand & Shield, Rayven curing chamber or anywhere on a factory floor, with no need for cabling or remote power boxes.

Once you mount the lamp head and connect the AC line cord, you’re ready to start curing. In addition, the auto-ranging VAC line input makes the SunRay easy to use in any country, with no wiring changes or voltage select switching required.

 

Curing Area

Available with either a 400 or 600W long-lasting arc lamp, the SunRay’s parabolic reflector evenly illuminates an 8 x 6” curing area. For large pieces, our SunRay Quad, which features four arc lamps, evenly illuminates a 16 x 12” curing area. The SunRay is also compatible with our UV Conveyor 40, perfect for laboratory or high-volume production.

For added flexibility, the SunRay is available with UVA, UVB and visible spectrum lamps for ensuring compatibility with adhesives and coatings from all manufacturers.

 

Give Us Your Specs

See the SunRay in action in this short video and remember, all our products are fully customizable with a range of accessories and options. Let us know your selection criteria in terms of light spectrum, light intensity, biocompatibility and chamber size, and we’ll recommend the best UV curing solution for your individual needs.

Because all electrical, optical and mechanical design of our products is performed in-house, we can share complete technical knowledge and love tackling new challenges and opportunities. Share your pain points with us, and we’ll help you find the cure!

Meet the PortaRay: A Portable UV Curing System

Meet the PortaRay: A Portable UV Curing System

Are you searching for a compact and portable UV curing system with the versatility to apply to a variety of solutions? Look no further than the PortaRay; a hand-held, three pound lamp head ideal for the curing of small parts and for applications that require transportation.

 

Simplicity and Versatility

Due to its simple yet high-tech design, the lamp head is extremely user-friendly and reliable, requiring virtually no training or setup time. It is completely self-contained, with an extra long-life 400W or 600W arc lamp which typically lasts 2,000 hours.

The system’s main strength is its versatility, where the PortaRay can be used not only for hand-held curing operations but can also be attached to mounting stands, machines, fixtures, robots, the Uvitron UV Conveyor 40 Plus or SunBelt BT9 conveyor systems.

Contributing to its adaptability, the system can be configured with a choice of lamp reflectors:

  • A 5” x 5” wider, parabolic type for larger, uniform area curing
  • A 5” x 3” focused type for smaller, higher intensity area curing

 

Additional Features

The PortaRay includes additional advantages, such as:

  • Lamp power regulation: the switch mode power supply maintains constant lamp power regardless of AC line input or lamp voltages, providing repeatable curing times and longer lamp life.
  • Standby mode: the standby power switch reduces power to lower heat and stray UV light output when not in use.
  • Global compatibility: the system is available in both 90-132VAC, and 180-265VAC input voltage ranges.
  • Forced air cooling: the integrated cooling fan ensures cool operation and high reliability.
  • High intensity: the PortaRay provides up to 500mW/cm2, which is the highest intensity in its class.
  • Configuration options: the system supports multiple configuration options including a benchtop mounting and shielding station and an accessories storage box that latches to the lamp head itself.

 

Find Your Curing Solution Today

You can complete our online quote request to see if the PortaRay hand-held light curing system is the solution for you. Feel free to contact us with questions about this product or any of the other products in our extensive catalog.

The SunBelt BT9: A Versatile Conveyor for High-Power UV Curing

The SunBelt BT9: A Versatile Conveyor for High-Power UV Curing

If you’re in the market for a compact and versatile conveyor for your UV curing application, meet the Uvitron SunBelt BT9. This tabletop mounted conveyor is designed for the rapid curing of light activated adhesives, resins, coatings and paints on smaller parts.

 

A Variety of Options in a Small Package

The SunBelt BT9 offers many of the same benefits as our floor-mounted SunBelt 25 and UV Conveyor 40 Plus industrial conveyors, in a much more compact package. With a total length of 30” and total width and height measurements less than 15”, the device can be used in virtually any tabletop or benchtop setting.

This conveyor is designed with versatility in mind, compatible with either one or two PortaRay broad-spectrum UV arc lamp heads or one SkyRay 800 UV LED lamp head. When configured with the dual PortaRay lamp heads, the SunBelt BT9 offers the unique advantage of combining any of its four available lamp spectrum types.

The system is also available with voltage ranges to make it compatible worldwide. The UV4080 covers the range of 90–132 VAC input while the UV4081 covers 180–264 VAC line input.

 

Additional Features

The conveyor offers a range of additional features, including:

  • Adjustable Lamp Height: The adjustable position lamp head allows for simple and repeatable curing distances.
  • Effective UV Shielding: The SunBelt BT9 has a completely enclosed curing chamber in addition to sliding aluminum entry and exit doors and curing chamber shield curtains.
  • Side-Mounted Controls and Indicators Panel: The conveyor features a variable frequency drive and a digital readout to regulate the speed up to 29’ per minute, allowing for repeatable exposure time.
  • Adjustable End Chute: The end chute can adjust into a flat horizontal position or a downward sloping position.

 

Contact Uvitron

Fill out our online quote request to see if the SunBelt BT9 conveyor application is right for you. You can also contact us with questions about this product or any of the other products in our extensive catalog.

Compact, Powerful, Flexible: Meet the IntelliRay UV Flood Curing System

Compact, Powerful, Flexible: Meet the IntelliRay UV Flood Curing System

If you are desperately seeking a UV curing system that is compact, programmable and provides the flexibility to choose the appropriate curing intensity for sensitive materials, we want to introduce you to the IntelliRay UV Flood Curing System.

 

IntelliRay offers the flexibility you need along with high intensity for fast curing. Available in 400W and 600W, the system components are integrated into a small lamp head that can be easily mounted on the Rayven benchtop curing chamber, an adjustable height flood stand or anywhere on your factory floor.

 

Ease of Installation & Operation

The IntelliRay is easy to install, with almost no cabling and no remote power boxes needed—just mount the head and connect the AC power cord. The Auto-Ranging 90-132 / 180-265 VAC line input means no modifications are needed for different voltage requirements.

In addition, with its LCD display and digital keypad, IntelliRay is also easy to use. If you require remote control, the system features a Windows-compatible graphical interface program that can be accessed via a PC serial port. If you need hands-free operation, we offer an optional shutter control foot pedal that can be used along with the system’s exposure timer.

 

Additional Features & Benefits

This compact curing system is packed with a range of other features that increases its flexibility, including:

  • System timers: 1 to 9999 seconds or hours exposure
  • Standby mode: reduces lamp power and excessive heat, increases lamp life
  • Status indicators: ready, standby, shutter open, system alarm
  • External logic signal interface: for applications requiring a direct interface with machine controllers or PLCs
  • Lamp power regulation: maintains constant lamp power for repeatable curing
  • Forced air cooling: ensures high system reliability
  • Optional lamps: UVA, UVB and visible spectrums ensure adhesive compatibility
  • Best-in-class lamp life: lowers operating and maintenance costs

We also offer a selection of optional accessories that allows further customization, such as a wrap-around shield, rear UV shield and more.

 

Sound Like a Match?

Contact us to see if the IntelliRay UV Flood Curing System is the solution you’ve been seeking, or fill out our online quote request. We’ll talk to you about your application and even offer free sample testing to ensure that you end up with the system and features that best match your needs.

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