The difference between Full-color printing and Spray painting

JLC3DP provides two different solutions to achieve model coloring: full-color printing and spray painting. This article compares the characteristics of these two processes.

1. Process flow

Full-color printing: Using WJP technology, multi-color models are directly generated by spraying colored ink during the printing process. Each layer in the printing process can accurately mix colors, so that the final model has a realistic color effect.

Spray painting: After 3D printing is completed, the model is colored through a post-processing spray painting process.

2. Color performance

Full-color printing: Supports complex color transitions, gradients, textures and other effects, and can accurately present detailed patterns and colorful textures.

Spray painting: Since JLC3DP currently only provides monochrome spray painting, it is impossible to achieve colorful effects or gradient patterns. In addition, the same color spray paint provides two options: glossy and matte.

3. Efficiency

Full-color printing: Printing is completed in one go, and no additional subsequent coloring steps are required.

Spray painting: Additional spraying steps are required after printing is completed.

4. Application scenarios

Full-color printing: Suitable for models that require rich colors or fine images, such as medical models for display, figure figurines, artistic creations, etc.

Spray painting: Since it can only be painted in monochrome, it is suitable for industrial parts, model toys, etc. that do not require high colors or only need a single color.

5. Price

Full-color printing: The material cost of full-color resin/full-color nylon is higher, and the complexity of full-color printing is also higher, so the price is higher.

Spray painting: Only the spray painting during post-processing needs to be paid extra, which is more cost-effective than full-color printing.

6. Quality and durability

Full-color printing: The color is integrated with the model itself, with better color durability and wear resistance, suitable for models that need to be displayed or used for a long time.

Spray painting: Spray painting/spraying is artificial spraying, and the sprayed color is attached to the surface of the model, which is a non-industrial effect.

Conclusion

JLC3DP's full-color 3D printing and spray painting have obvious differences in color presentation and application scenarios. For models that require complex color expression, full-color printing is undoubtedly the best choice; while spray painting is more suitable for projects with lower color requirements and pursuit of monochrome effects. According to specific needs, you can choose the most suitable process to achieve the ideal effect.