Why use 3D printing technology
There are many benefits to making clarinet products using 3D technology. 3D printing is a notably less expensive process for prototyping and production, resulting in affordable products that perform at very high standards with proper hand-finishing. My innovative 3D materials open up new options for sound, response, blow-through, etc. Furthermore, 3D Blackwood and Mahogany offer the warmth and depth of sound from traditionally used woods, but without the risk of cracking changes in bore dimension due to temperature fluctuations or introducing moisture to the material. 3D Woods offer absolutely unparalleled ease in maintenance. Finally, with some traditionally used woods becoming endangered, it's absolutely beneficial to have new, sustainable materials that meet musicians' needs for sound, response, and dependability.
3D Printing is an additive manufacturing process, meaning it forms parts by depositing material layer by layer rather than removing material from a blank. This wastes less material and is one of the reasons products can be offered at more affordable prices. 3D Woods are also biocompatible, making them very eco-friendly options. 3D Printing's dimensional accuracy is also on par with CNC machining. Furthermore, this process allows the designer to deposit material in custom infills or patterns to fine-tune response and tonal characteristics. It's like programming a tree how to grow to make the most responsive, best-sounding barrel, bell, clarinet, etc.
Pereira 3D offers customers these great products at affordable prices for any artist. The three materials (3D Blackwood, 3D Mahogany, and High-Impact Polystyrene) and various models create numerous options to match a player's sound concept while offering various levels of customization.
Pereira 3D filaments are excellent at achieving focus and richness in the sound without as much effort from the player.
3D products give the customer the option to select colors, provide custom bore measurements, or even customize the shape by reaching out via the Contact page. In addition, customers can make aesthetic customizations, such as colors and patterns for synthetic products or even engraving 3D Wood products. Various forms of customization are available in listings on the Online Store. You can even provide any design you may have (will require a DXF file - a custom image file will require an extra modeling charge) to put on the body of any barrel or bell. Of course, all ligatures come in 9 different colors that can be chosen right in the online store.
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How It's Made
The 3D printing process (for FDM 3D printing) creates parts by horizontally depositing layers of material until the item is made. There is much more beneath the surface, but the multitude of factors in tweaking how each layer is made is an advantage when designing clarinet equipment. There are other types of 3D printing used for certain products, including SLA 3D printing, which cures resins via UV lasers layer-by-layer, and is excellent for high-strength and high-resolution prints.
The goal is to create the best possible products that can be made from these innovative materials while taking advantage of the consistency of the materials. The prototype process required experimentation with over 30 materials, along with the constant tweaking of models. Finally, three materials emerged from the pack (3D Blackwood, 3D Mahogany, and High-Impact Polystyrene) that have exceptional response and tonal characteristics. I am pleased to offer barrels, bells, ligatures, reed cases, Eb/Bass accessories, and even full clarinets after such an extensive yet rewarding research and development process!
Feel free to use the Contact page to ask any questions about 3D products or learn more about the process.
