Zortrax Apoller

Automatic post-processing with Zortrax Apoller - A smart vaporizer that smoothes your 3D prints.Zortrax Apoller is a smart steam sander that automatically smoothes visible layers of FFF/FDM-3D prints. This smart vaporizer works with both acetone and MEK. The smoothing process is fully automated and controlled by intelligent proprietary algorithms. These control and regulate the temperature, pressure and concentration of solvent vapours in the Apoller precisely at all times.

First, the model must be placed in the smoothing chamber. Then the chamber is heated enough to evaporate the solvent inside the Apollo. The vapors are then rotated upwards to evenly cover the component.

Solvent vapors condense on the surfaces of the object and leave a glossy or matte surface, depending on the filament used. After completing the sanding process, Zortrax Apoller dries your 3D prints. Then they are ready to leave the room.

The entire weekly production of 4 typical FFF/FDM 3D printers can be smoothed automatically in one day. The safety systems are designed to meet the strict requirements of the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EC on the control of equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Models should be placed in a sealed double smoothing chamber of 300x250x250 mm. The settings are then selected via an intuitive touchscreen. Once this is done, the Zortrax apoller takes only 3 hours to smoothly smooth all the models in its chamber.

Zortrax Apoller's SVS technology is based on advanced proprietary algorithms that measure and control the temperature, pressure and concentration of solvent vapors in a double-sealing hermetic smoothing chamber. The pressure in the chamber is always kept below the ambient pressure. This prevents harmful vapors from escaping and damaging health.

The fumes inside the smoothing chamber are circulated upwards to evenly coat your models. The uniform mist distribution ensures that all surfaces are evenly wetted and chemically smoothed. Once the smoothing process is complete, Zortrax Apoller lowers the temperature inside the installation space, condenses the excess solvent and is returned to the tank. A 300 ml bottle of acetone or MEK can be reused for different smoothers. This saves costs and conserves resources to the maximum.

Zortrax Apoller has reliable security systems with multiple layers of redundancy. It meets the high requirements of the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EC for the control of devices for potentially explosive atmospheres. Use Zortrax Apoller easily and safely in your lab.

Zortrax Apoller works with acetone and butanone (MEK). These are the most widely used and economical solvents. This innovative device can smooth your 3D printed models with Z-ABS, Z-ULTRAT, Z-ULTRAT Plus, Z-ASA Pro and Z-HIPS 3D. Also rework parts made from third-party materials with similar properties.