REFLECON® 3D Scanning Spray TYPE 1 - sublimating scanning sprays
What are the two basic advantages of our type 1 sublimating 3D scanning sprays?
With the products from the REFLECON® range of sublimating scanning sprays, we enable you to scan and capture transparent, reflective, shiny or very dark to black surfaces precisely with your scanner.
Benefit from two basic advantages when using our sublimating 3D scanning sprays:
Advantage 1: The precise scanning of challenging objects
Our scanning sprays enable optical digitisation by forming a white powder layer. Even small components and objects that are difficult to scan can be captured by using a 3D scanning spray.
This is because the sublimating 3D scanning spray can
- the light from transparent surfaces can be reflected
- the light from reflecting surfaces can be focussed instead of being reflected back diffusely
- every smallest detail of the surface can be reflected back precisely without producing artefacts, i.e. faulty data.
Advantage 2: The independent evaporation of the matting layer
Depending on the type of product selected, type 1 scanning sprays volatilise after a few minutes or after a few hours.
The sublimating scanning sprays are therefore particularly suitable for objects with large surfaces, as there is no need to clean the objects over a large area. However, it is also recommended to use one of our sublimating scanning sprays for small components or objects with sensitive surfaces that are difficult to clean afterwards.
In addition, type 1 scanning sprays are ideal for use in rooms where strict hygiene regulations apply, such as laboratories and clean rooms.
Our sublimating scanning sprays of the REFLECON® TARNISH type 1 group
You will find exactly the right sublimating 3D scanning spray for your needs!
The different properties of our five sublimating 3D scanning sprays
We offer you five different sublimating 3D scanning sprays. All five products are equally suitable for use on black, transparent and highly reflective components and objects.
However, the sprays Tarnish 11, Tarnish 12, Tarnish 13, Tarnish 30 and Tarnish 50 differ in properties such as drying time, their solvent content and sublimation time. In addition, our scanning sprays are available as aerosols or in the form of a container, depending on the product type. Please note that you need an additional spray gun when using the container form. You can also find this from us: https://www.mr-chemie.de/en/products/spray-gun-pn-2a-compressed-air/.
The sublimating 3D scanning sprays are suitable for different materials:
- Metals and non-metals
- Thermoplastics such as PC, PP, PU or ABS
- glass
- ceramics
- Polyester, cotton, PLA fibres
- 1K paint, plastics, rubber
Material compatibility varies depending on the product and must be tested before use.
Comparison of our five type 1 scanning sprays
Our tip: In our comparison table you will find all properties and application recommendations for our type 1 sprays of the REFLECON® brand in a practical overview! If you have any questions about the properties or compatibility of our products, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to advise you!Products
3D scanning objects: How to use our sublimating 3D scanning sprays?
The surface to which the REFLECON® brand sublimating scanning spray is to be applied must be clean and dust-free. Then proceed as follows:
- spray the spray onto the surface at a specified distance – please refer to the product information for the distance to be adhered to
- make sure to move the spray evenly in order to achieve a homogeneous and even coating
- wait a few seconds: The spray is wet at first, but the solvents evaporate after only a few seconds and the coating becomes a matting powder
- start scanning as soon as the coating is completely dry.
The coating will volatilise after a certain time and disappear from the surface without leaving any residue.
Affecting factors of sublimation time:
Temperatures:
Higher temperatures of Scanningspray, measuring object and ambient temperatures, here especially >30°C, reduce the sublimation time, lower temperatures increase the time.
Structure of surface:
Rough surfaces increase the sublimation time, smooth surfaces reduce the time.
Thickness of Scanningspray layer:
Applicate a thick layer of Scanningspray to increase the sublimation time enormously.
At a glance: The advantages of sublimating scanning sprays (type 1) of the REFLECON® brand
- safety-tested and labelled
- easy to apply
- no dust residues during application to protect the laser fan
- volatilises without leaving residues
- homogeneous matting layer for precise measurement results
- enable scanning of dark, transparent and reflective surfaces
- odourless or odour-reduced
Important information:
- Contamination of measuring objects can cause residues of Scanningspray on the surface!
- Please note that the state of aggregate changes at temperatures below 5°C. When the temperature rises up above 5°C the state of aggregate will normalize again.
