What does Axtra Wash Series 1 do?
The wash unit cleans and dries parts in one cycle, using agitation, Venturi and nanobubble eductor techniques for cleaning and a moving air knife for drying. Parts, detergent and tanks are handled automatically, and an integrated touchscreen stores standard and custom wash and dry profiles. It accepts non-flammable detergents and works with compatible Axtra build platforms and vats.
The Series 1 revision adds a stainless-steel washing tub, an anodized-aluminum body matching the Lumia X1, and an automatic exhaust step at the end of a cycle to reduce operator contact with detergent vapors. Filtration and monitoring provisions support maintenance planning, and several solvent operating modes are available.
What does Axtra Cure Series 1 do?
The cure unit joins UV exposure and heat treatment in one cabinet. The upper UV chamber and lower oven run independently, so users can pick one process or chain both depending on material and application.
The UV chamber carries 324 LEDs in three configurable wavelengths, 365, 385 and 405 nm, with adjustable exposure time and power. Photodiodes monitor light output and a sensor tracks temperature. The oven heats to 250 °C with automatic or custom ramps. Process profiles and real-time controls run from a touchscreen.
How does it fit into Axtra Workflow?
Both units connect to Axtra.insight, the company's production intelligence platform, so process settings and results can be reviewed alongside printer data. Axtra3D positions the chain as Lumia X1 for printing, Axtra Wash for cleaning and drying, and Axtra Cure for controlled UV and thermal treatment. The company says the systems also suit other photopolymer processes such as SLA and DLP.