摘要 |
A 3D-printed article washing apparatus (1) is provided for removing support material from such articles. The apparatus (1) comprises a washing unit (2) and a soaking unit (3). The soaking unit (3) comprises a chamber (27) for holding an article to be soaked, a pump (31) for circulating a soaking liquid through the chamber (27) and a heater (35) with a thermostatic control for heating the soaking liquid to a predetermined temperature for circulation through the chamber (27). The washing unit (2) comprises a cabinet (6) defining a washing compartment (7) that has at least one liquid-discharging nozzle (12A, 12B) for spraying an article located therein with a washing liquid. Preferably, the cabinet (7) is also provided with an air blowing means (18) capable of supplying a jet of heated compressed air. |