Good afternoon everybody.
I am in charge of development at Vi-FA.net.
Today's theme is:
" Explaining the quality of Vi-FA.net's 3D printed parts "
To jump straight to the conclusion, I will list the features of Vi-FA.net parts.
①The material's characteristics are not only hardness but also moderate flexibility.
②The parts attached to the vehicle body are designed to be both lightweight and strong.
3) Less likely to crack due to layering during 3D printing.
4) A lineup that addresses the needs of our customers by producing a wide variety of products in small quantities, a feature of 3D printing.
⑤ Give concrete shape to the opinions and ideals of those who will use it.
⑥The price is low compared to the quality and content.
Broadly speaking, there are six characteristics:
I will explain in detail.
①The material's characteristics are not only hardness but also moderate flexibility.
The materials we use are specially developed in consultation with material manufacturers.
Since our founding in April 2022, we have improved the product three times, and its tensile strength has increased by approximately 900% compared to the original model .
This gives it the right amount of hardness and flexibility .
In addition, we use environmentally friendly resin that does not contain any ingredients that are toxic to the human body.
We also have a strict material management system, and because humidity is a major enemy before printing, we keep the temperature and humidity at an optimal level in a humidity-controlled cabinet.
The only thing to note is that it can withstand a maximum temperature of about 60 degrees .
If you leave the product in direct sunlight in midsummer, it will become soft.
It will not melt, but it will definitely soften and will deform if you apply force to it with your hands, so be careful not to leave it in direct sunlight or inside a hot car for long periods of time.
②The parts attached to the vehicle body are designed to be both lightweight and strong .
Our products are adjusted to suit various purposes, taking into account factors such as lightness, strength, functionality, and aesthetics.
For products aimed at high-end touring cars, lightness + strength is the top priority.
For Tamiya's various RC cars, we design our products with strength and ease of use as the top priority, taking into account the harsh driving conditions.
When it comes to general-purpose tools, we place emphasis on rigidity and durability so that they can be used for a long time.
In this way, we optimize specifications to suit the product's purpose .
3) Less likely to crack due to layering during 3D printing.
We use FDM (fused deposition modeling) 3D printers.
The reason for adopting FDM is that it has the advantage of being easy to produce mechanical strength .
The FDM printers we use are not cheap hobbyist or home-use models, but industrial grade .
In addition, we do not use the machines in their original condition, but make various modifications to improve the printing performance . (We research and improve printing quality on a daily basis.)
The custom-made material mentioned above, combined with the performance of the modified printer , makes it possible to create a product that is less susceptible to lamination cracks .
(*This does not mean that lamination cracks will never occur.)
Therefore, there is no need to coat the sides with instant adhesive like with carbon parts.
4) A lineup that addresses the needs of our customers by producing a wide variety of products in small quantities, a feature of 3D printing.
The production costs of 3D printers are significantly higher than those of traditional injection molding.
Instead, you can create a variety of items .
Taking advantage of this advantage, we strive to develop products that can be used with a wide range of RC cars, with a detailed range of sizes not available from other companies.
⑤ Give concrete shape to the opinions and ideals of those who will use it.
When developing new products, we ask a variety of people, both professionals and amateurs, to be testers and gather their opinions.
We carefully examine the feedback and immediately incorporate important opinions into our products to make improvements .
The improved product is then sold after repeated testing by testers.
"What is the best product for the user?" Our goal is to pursue this question without compromise.
⑥The price is low compared to the quality and content.
Our company wants to liven up the radio control industry .
Also, I want as many people as possible to know about and use Vi-FA.net .
For these two reasons, we are able to offer our products at the lowest possible prices considering their quality and content.
Finally, our products are inspected according to very strict standards.
However, in rare cases, white spider webs or dust may be found attached to the product.
This is called "stringing" of the resin, and when printing one layer is finished and you move to the next position, stringing like the strings of natto can occur.
Please rest assured that there are no problems with product quality.
There is also an easy way to remove this thread.
It can be easily extinguished by simply passing it quickly over the flame of a regular lighter.
If you work slowly, the product itself will melt, so please work quickly.
If it does not go out even when quickly burned with a lighter, it is dust and you will need to remove it with your hands.
If you have any other issues or suspect that the product is faulty, please contact us by email or the chat function on this website.
*Please note that both emails and chats will be handled by humans, not AI, so it may take some time for us to reply.