【Ultrasonic Cutter Unboxing】 7 Little-Known Tips for the Phrozen Sonic Saber Ultrasonic Cutter
If you haven't heard of the Sonic Saber Ultrasonic Cutter before, then you're truly missing out on a highly efficient tool for post-processing, especially when it comes to support removal. In this article, we'll dive deep into everything about this ultrasonic cutter and why so many people want to get their hands on it. Let's get started!
Now that your model has been printed, as part of the entire 3D printing post-processing, it's time to clean and cure it. This includes thoroughly cleaning the model to remove uncured resin, post-curing to ensure the model is fully hardened, removing supports, and even sanding and painting.
Some might find support removal a hassle, especially when creating complex models where support placement is tricky. Too few supports can lead to print failure, while too many or too thick supports can make resin support marks difficult to remove. Therefore, for 3D printing enthusiasts like you, finding the right balance through experience and practice is crucial.
Some might find support removal a hassle, especially when creating complex models where support placement is tricky. Too few supports can lead to print failure, while too many or too thick supports can make resin support marks difficult to remove. Therefore, for 3D printing enthusiasts like you, finding the right balance through experience and practice is crucial.
The ultrasonic cutter set includes: a pair of cut-resistant gloves (level 5), a user manual, a warranty card, an Allen wrench, extra bolts, and some spare blades.
It harnesses the power of ultrasonic cutting—sharp precision blades vibrate at an astounding 40,000 times per second, allowing you to effortlessly remove supports. Furthermore, it's an excellent tool for trimming and finishing prints.
Testing on Resin Models
Efficiently Remove Supports from 3D Prints, Bye-bye Traditional Utility Knives
Previously, removing supports from 3D prints usually involved tearing them off by hand or using traditional utility knives, craft knives, or pliers for delicate parts. This method is cheaper but more time-consuming and can be difficult when dealing with harder resins. Not to mention the small nubs left behind after cutting supports, which leave many support marks requiring extensive sanding and polishing, potentially damaging the model and losing details.
Past pulling marks can also be repaired with an ultrasonic cutter!
Thanks to the ultrasonic cutter's intuitive pen-like design, you can easily manipulate it to precisely cut the base of supports, avoiding tiny, unwanted nubs on the model surface. The slender blade also helps you reach into concave and convex areas of the model's surface to effortlessly remove resin support marks.
Suppose you've already removed supports from your 3D print before post-curing, but there might still be some marks left from pulling. Simply gently move the blade over the support marks, and you can easily scrape away unwanted marks or even model details.
Suppose you've already removed supports from your 3D print before post-curing, but there might still be some marks left from pulling. Simply gently move the blade over the support marks, and you can easily scrape away unwanted marks or even model details.
Adjust and Remove Elephant's Foot on 3D Printed Resin Models
If you're 3D printing in an area with fluctuating temperatures, then you might, like us, occasionally experience ill-fitting joints during assembly because protruding parts and holes become overexposed after temperature changes. Considering you've spent hours printing and cleaning these models, this isn't the most pleasant experience, but don't get angry yet or throw them all away!!!
Use an Ultrasonic Cutter to Trim Overexposed Seams
Slice off the overexposed protrusions on the model parts and carve them layer by layer until they can easily fit into their corresponding holes. With an ultrasonic cutter, you can cut printed resin models like butter at room temperature—both soft and smooth.
Testing on Other Materials
Leather
One cut isn't enough for leather; it takes 2-3 cuts. However, it's an excellent tool for making slight cut details.
One cut isn't enough for leather; it takes 2-3 cuts. However, it's an excellent tool for making slight cut details.
Acrylic Tubing
It's difficult for a regular utility knife to cut acrylic tubing in 1-2 cuts, but the Sonic Saber's high vibration frequency makes cutting easy.
Bamboo Skewers
A multi-purpose knife leaves almost no marks on chopsticks. Even if the Sonic Saber can't cut through a bamboo skewer in one go, it immediately leaves a very deep cut.
Like with leather, this is a big advantage if you want to add some detail to wooden crafts.
Like with leather, this is a big advantage if you want to add some detail to wooden crafts.
Popsicle Sticks
To cut through a popsicle stick, make sure to start at the correct angle and move slowly from the edge. Do not cut directly.
PLA Sheet
Similar to popsicle sticks, using the powerful Sonic Saber might take some time. It's easier when operated at the correct angle.
Safety Design, Button Control
Despite this knife being as sharp as other utility knives on the market, the ultrasonic cutter was designed with your safety in mind from the start. To activate the vibration, you need to continuously press the button on the pen-shaped part. You might think this is an unnecessary step, to avoid accidentally dropping the tool when you're too excited about your model. With this feature, at least it won't continue to vibrate and cut everything if it falls.
| Phrozen Ultrasonic Cutter | General Utility Knife |
| Not limited to flat cutting | Requires cutting on a flat surface (with a cutting mat) |
| No force point needed (automatic ultrasonic vibration) | Requires a force point (mainly manual force) |
| Relatively time-saving and labor-saving | Relatively time-consuming and labor-intensive |
Time is money!!! The Sonic Saber is a complete two-in-one post-processing tool that can both cut and scrape, saving a significant amount of time and effort and improving the efficiency of the entire post-processing workflow.
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