JP6405634B2 - Three-dimensional structure manufacturing method, three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus, and three-dimensional structure - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure, a three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus, and a three-dimensional structure.

Conventionally, for example, a method of forming a three-dimensional structure based on a model of a three-dimensional object generated by three-dimensional CAD software or the like is known.
As one method for forming a three-dimensional structure, a lamination method is known. In the laminating method, in general, after a model of a three-dimensional object is divided into a number of two-dimensional cross-sectional layers, the cross-sectional members corresponding to each two-dimensional cross-sectional layer are sequentially formed, and the cross-sectional members are sequentially laminated to obtain the tertiary. Form the original model.

  The lamination method can be formed immediately as long as there is a model of the 3D model to be modeled, and there is no need to create a mold prior to modeling. It is possible to form a shaped object. In addition, since thin plate-like cross-sectional members are laminated one by one, for example, even a complex object having an internal structure can be formed as an integrated shaped object without being divided into a plurality of parts. .

As one of such laminating methods, a technique for forming a three-dimensional structure while solidifying a powder with a binding liquid is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this technology, when each layer is formed, color is imparted to the three-dimensional structure by discharging ink containing a colorant to a portion corresponding to the outer surface side of the three-dimensional structure. Yes.
However, in the conventional method, it is difficult to express a fine texture.

JP 2001-150556 A

  An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a three-dimensional structure that can stably and efficiently produce a three-dimensional structure that expresses a fine texture such as a matte tone or a glossy tone. Provide a 3D structure manufacturing device that can stably and efficiently manufacture 3D structures that express fine textures such as matt and glossy, and have fine textures such as matte and glossy The object is to provide an expressed three-dimensional structure.

Such an object is achieved by the present invention described below.
The method for producing a three-dimensional structure according to the present invention is a method for producing a three-dimensional structure by producing a three-dimensional structure by laminating layers formed by discharging and curing ink containing a curable resin. There,
In the ink ejection step, in the region where the outermost layer of the three-dimensional structure is formed, the ink for forming the substantial part for forming the three-dimensional structure and the ink for forming the sacrificial layer for forming the sacrifice layer are formed. ejected so as to overlap, and sequentially cured from the site where said entity-forming ink and the ink for forming the sacrificial layer has been applied, a curing step to form a cured mix section,
And a sacrificial layer removing step of removing the sacrificial layer in the cured mixed portion .
Thereby, the manufacturing method of the three-dimensional structure which can manufacture the three-dimensional structure which expressed fine textures, such as a matte tone and a glossy tone, stably and efficiently can be provided.

In the three-dimensional structure manufacturing method of the present invention, in the curing step, the viscoelasticity of the sacrificial layer forming ink at the time of curing of the entity forming ink is determined by the entity at the time of curing of the entity forming ink. It is preferably smaller than the viscoelasticity of the part forming ink.
Thereby, it is possible to efficiently manufacture a three-dimensional structure having a matte texture.

In the three-dimensional structure manufacturing method of the present invention, in the curing step, the viscoelasticity of the sacrificial layer forming ink at the time of curing of the entity forming ink is determined by the entity at the time of curing of the entity forming ink. The viscoelasticity of the part forming ink is preferred.
Thereby, it is possible to efficiently manufacture a three-dimensional structure having a glossy texture.

The method for producing a three-dimensional structure according to the present invention preferably includes a step of removing the sacrificial layer from the temporary molded body obtained by curing the ink for forming the substantial part and the ink for forming the sacrificial layer. .
Thereby, since the substantial part is exposed in the finally obtained three-dimensional structure, the surface state having fine wrinkles can be more visually recognized by the observer. For this reason, the effect of this invention is exhibited more notably.

In the three-dimensional structure manufacturing method of the present invention, it is preferable that the order of stacking is changed when the substantial part forming ink and the sacrificial layer forming ink are discharged in a superimposed manner in the ink discharging step.
Thereby, a fine texture such as a matte tone or a glossy tone can be expressed more reliably.

In the method for producing a three-dimensional structure of the present invention, when the ink for forming the substantial part and the ink for forming the sacrificial layer are ejected in the ink ejection step, the ink for forming the substantial part and the sacrificial layer are discharged. It is preferable to change the ejection amount of at least one of the forming inks.
Thereby, a fine texture such as a matte tone or a glossy tone can be expressed more reliably.

In the method for producing a three-dimensional structure of the present invention, the ink for forming a substantial part is composed of 2- (2-vinyloxyethoxy) ethyl (meth) acrylate, a polyether aliphatic urethane (meth) acrylate oligomer, 2- It is preferable to include one or more selected from the group consisting of hydroxy-3-phenoxypropyl (meth) acrylate and 4-hydroxybutyl (meth) acrylate.
Thereby, the ink for forming the substantial part can be cured at a more appropriate curing speed, and the appearance of the fine texture can be more reliably obtained in the three-dimensional structure, and the productivity of the three-dimensional structure is particularly excellent. Can be.

In the method for producing a three-dimensional structure of the present invention, the sacrificial layer forming ink includes tetrahydrofurfuryl (meth) acrylate, ethoxyethoxyethyl (meth) acrylate, polyethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, and (meth) acryloyl. It is preferable to include one or more selected from the group consisting of morpholine and 2- (2-vinyloxyethoxy) ethyl (meth) acrylate.
As a result, the ink for forming the sacrificial layer can be cured at a more appropriate curing rate, and the appearance of a fine texture can be more reliably obtained in the three-dimensional structure, and the productivity of the three-dimensional structure is particularly excellent. Can be.

In the method for producing a three-dimensional structure according to the present invention, the substance forming ink and the sacrificial layer forming ink are both bis (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) -phenylphosphine as a polymerization initiator. It is preferable to contain oxide and / or 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl-diphenyl-phosphine oxide.
As a result, the ink for forming the substantial part and the ink for forming the sacrificial layer can be cured at a more appropriate curing speed, and the appearance of a fine texture such as matte tone or gloss tone can be more reliably obtained in the three-dimensional structure. In addition, the productivity of the three-dimensional structure can be made particularly excellent.

In the method for producing a three-dimensional structure of the present invention, in addition to the color ink containing a colorant, the colorless ink containing no colorant is used as the entity forming ink.
Preferably, the colorless ink is used for forming the region where the outermost layer is formed, and the colored ink is used for forming the region inside the region.
Thereby, a fine texture can be expressed more suitably. In addition, a solid part containing a colorant (particularly a pigment) is brittle compared to a solid part not containing a colorant and is likely to be scratched or chipped, but is formed using a solid part forming ink that does not contain a colorant. By providing a region (coat layer) to be formed, occurrence of such a problem can be effectively prevented.

In the method for producing a three-dimensional structure of the present invention, a chromatic color ink and a white ink are used as a color ink containing a colorant,
The white ink is preferably used for forming a region inside the region formed using the chromatic color ink.
Thereby, the area | region (1st area | region) to which white ink was provided can exhibit concealment property, and can improve the saturation of a three-dimensional structure.

In the method for producing a three-dimensional structure of the present invention, it is preferable to use a plurality of different types of sacrificial layer forming inks.
Thereby, for example, the finally obtained three-dimensional structure can be obtained as having a plurality of regions having different levels of fine texture such as matte tone and glossy tone. As a result, a more complicated appearance can be expressed, and the aesthetic appearance (aesthetics), luxury, etc. of the three-dimensional structure can be made particularly excellent.

The three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus of the present invention is a three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus that manufactures a three-dimensional structure by laminating layers formed by discharging and curing ink containing a curable resin. ,
First ejection means for ejecting ink for forming a substantial part for constituting the three-dimensional structure;
A second ejection means for ejecting sacrificial layer forming ink for forming the sacrificial layer;
Curing means for curing the substance for forming the substantial part and the ink for forming the sacrificial layer,
The first discharge means and the second discharge means discharge the substance forming ink and the sacrificial layer forming ink in an overlapping manner in a region where the outermost layer of the three-dimensional structure is formed, It is characterized in that a cured mixed portion is formed by sequentially curing from the portion to which the substantial portion forming ink and the sacrificial layer forming ink are applied .
Accordingly, it is possible to provide a three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus that can stably and efficiently manufacture a three-dimensional structure that expresses a fine texture such as a matte tone or a glossy tone.

The three-dimensional structure of the present invention is manufactured using the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure of the present invention.
Thereby, a three-dimensional structure in which a fine texture such as a matte tone or a glossy tone is expressed can be provided.
The three-dimensional structure of the present invention is manufactured using the three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus of the present invention.
Thereby, a three-dimensional structure in which a fine texture such as a matte tone or a glossy tone is expressed can be provided.

It is sectional drawing which shows each process typically about suitable embodiment of the manufacturing method of the three-dimensional structure of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows each process typically about suitable embodiment of the manufacturing method of the three-dimensional structure of this invention. It is typical sectional drawing for demonstrating the other surface shape which can be formed by this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows typically suitable embodiment of the three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus of this invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
<Method for producing three-dimensional structure>
First, the manufacturing method of the three-dimensional structure according to the present invention will be described.
1 and 2 are cross-sectional views schematically showing each step in a preferred embodiment of the method for producing a three-dimensional structure of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is another surface shape that can be formed by the present invention. It is typical sectional drawing for demonstrating.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the manufacturing method of the three-dimensional structure 10 of the present embodiment includes an entity forming ink (first ink) 11 ′ containing a curable resin and a sacrificial layer containing a curable resin. Ink ejection process (1a, 1c, 1e) for ejecting the forming ink (second ink) 12 ′ in a predetermined pattern by an ink jet method, and the ejected substantial part forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink By curing 12 ′, a curing step (1b, 1d, 1f) for forming the unit layer 1 having the substantial part 11 and the sacrificial layer 12 and these steps are sequentially repeated to obtain a temporary molded body 10 ′ (1 g And a sacrificial layer removal step (1h) for removing the sacrificial layer 12 after that.

  In the ink ejection process, the region forming ink 11 ′ is applied to the region to be the substantial part 11 of the three-dimensional structure 10, and the region adjacent to the region to be the outermost layer of the substantial part 11 of the three-dimensional structure 10 The sacrificial layer forming ink 12 'is applied to the region on the surface side of the outermost layer. At this time, the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ are superposedly ejected on the vicinity of the region where the outer surface of the three-dimensional structure is formed, and the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ is discharged. A mixed portion 13 ′ mixed with the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ is formed.

  By providing such a mixed portion 13 ′, when the sacrificial layer 12 after each ink is cured is removed, the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ in the cured mixed portion 13 is also removed and removed at the same time. By the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ', fine irregularities are formed on the outer surface. By adjusting the order in which the entity portion forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ are overlapped, the discharge amount, and the like, the outer surface of the three-dimensional structure 10 is finely matt or glossy. Can express the texture.

Hereinafter, each step will be described.
≪Ink ejection process (ink application process) ≫
In the ink ejection process, the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ containing the curable resin and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ containing the curable resin are ejected in a predetermined pattern by the inkjet method (1a, 1c). 1e).

  More specifically, the entity forming ink 11 ′ is applied to the region to be the entity part 11 of the three-dimensional structure 10, and is adjacent to the region to be the outermost layer of the entity part 11 of the three-dimensional structure 10. The sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ is applied to the region on the surface side of the outermost layer. Further, the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ are superposedly ejected on the vicinity of the region where the outer surface of the three-dimensional structure 10 is formed, and the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ is discharged. A mixed portion 13 ′ mixed with the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ is formed.

In the first ink ejection process, ink (the substance forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′) is ejected onto the stage 3 (1a). In the second and subsequent ink ejection processes, the unit layer 1 is ejected. On top of this, ink (substance forming ink 11 ′, sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′) is ejected (1c, 1e).
As described above, according to the present invention, not only ink (substance forming ink 11 ′) is applied to the portion to be the substantial portion 11 of the three-dimensional structure 10, but ink (sacrificial layer forming) is also formed on the surface side thereof. Ink 12 ′) is applied, and the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ are applied in the vicinity of the region that becomes the outer surface of the three-dimensional structure 10.
Thereby, the surface shape of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be easily adjusted. In particular, it is possible to easily obtain a surface shape exhibiting a fine uneven appearance.

  Further, by forming the sacrificial layer 12 by applying the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′, a layer (first layer) below the layer (second layer) constituting the three-dimensional structure 10 is formed. ) Having a portion protruding from the outer peripheral portion (for example, in the figure, the relationship between the first and second layers from the bottom, the relationship between the second and third layers from the bottom, the fourth and fifth layers from the bottom) In this case, the lower layer (first layer) sacrificial layer 12 can favorably support the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ for forming the upper layer (second layer). Therefore, unintentional deformation (particularly sagging or the like) of the substantial part 11 can be suitably prevented (the sacrificial layer 12 of the first layer functions as a support material), and the finally obtained three-dimensional structure The dimensional accuracy of 10 can be made particularly excellent.

In this step, ink (substance forming ink 11 ′ and sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′) is applied by an ink jet method, so that ink (substance forming ink 11 ′ and sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′) is used. The ink can be applied with good reproducibility even if the applied pattern has a fine shape. As a result, the dimensional accuracy of the finally obtained three-dimensional structure 10 can be made particularly high, and the surface shape and appearance of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be controlled more suitably.
The substantial part forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ will be described in detail later.

The amount of ink applied in this step is not particularly limited, but the thickness of the unit layer 1 formed in the subsequent curing step is preferably 30 μm or more and 500 μm or less, and preferably 70 μm or more and 150 μm or less. It is more preferable that
Thereby, while making the productivity of the three-dimensional structure 10 sufficiently excellent, the occurrence of unintentional irregularities in the manufactured three-dimensional structure 10 is more effectively prevented, and the three-dimensional structure 10 The dimensional accuracy can be made particularly excellent. Moreover, the surface state and external appearance of the finally obtained three-dimensional structure 10 can be more suitably controlled.
≪Curing process (unit layer forming process) ≫
After applying (discharging) ink (substance forming ink 11 ′, sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′) in the ink discharging step, the ink (substance forming ink 11 ′, sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′) is included. The cured component (curable resin) to be cured is cured (1b, 1d, 1f). Thereby, the unit layer 1 which has the substance part 11, the sacrificial layer 12, and the hardening mixed part 13 is obtained.

In this step, the three-dimensional structure 10 finally obtained by curing the curable component (curable resin) contained in the ink is composed of a cured product. For example, a thermoplastic resin Compared with the three-dimensional structure etc. comprised by this, it becomes the thing excellent in mechanical strength, durability, etc.
This step varies depending on the type of curable component (curable resin). For example, when the curable component (curable resin) is a thermosetting resin, it can be performed by heating, and the curable component (curable resin) is light. In the case of a curable resin, it can be performed by irradiation with the corresponding light (for example, when the curable component (curable resin) is an ultraviolet curable resin, it can be performed by irradiation with ultraviolet rays).

  In the above description, the ink is applied in the shape and pattern corresponding to the unit layer 1, and then the entire layer composed of the ink (the layer corresponding to the unit layer 1) is cured. In the present invention, ink ejection and ink curing may be performed simultaneously in at least a part of the region. That is, before the entire pattern of one unit layer 1 is formed, at least a part of the region corresponding to the unit layer 1 may be sequentially subjected to a curing reaction from a portion to which ink has been applied. .

In this step, it is not necessary to completely cure the curing component contained in the ink. For example, at the end of this step, the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ is in an incompletely cured state, and the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ is cured at a higher degree of curing than the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′. May be.
Thereby, the sacrificial layer removal process described in detail later can be easily performed, and the productivity of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be further improved.

Further, at the end of this process, the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ may be cured in an incomplete state. Even in such a case, for example, an entity that is in an incompletely cured state after performing a later step (for example, an “ink ejection step” after forming the lower unit layer 1 in the curing step). By performing the main curing process for increasing the degree of curing of the part forming ink 11 ′ (substance part 11), the mechanical strength of the finally obtained three-dimensional structure 10 is excellent. Can do. Further, the adhesion between the layers can be made particularly excellent by applying ink for forming the upper layer in a state where the substantial portion forming ink 11 ′ (lower layer) is cured in an incomplete state. .
The above series of steps is repeated. As a result, the adjacent unit layers 1 are joined to each other, and a laminated body in which a plurality of unit layers 1 in such a state are laminated, that is, the temporary molded body 10 in which the sacrificial layer 12 is provided on the surface of the substantial part 11. 'Is obtained (see 1g).

≪Sacrificial layer removal process≫
Then, after repeating the series of steps as described above, the sacrificial layer 12 and the cured mixed portion 13 are removed (1h).
Thereby, the three-dimensional structure 10 in which a fine texture is expressed on the surface is obtained.
The fine texture is, for example, that the viscoelasticity of the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ when the substance forming ink 11 ′ is cured is the viscosity of the substance forming ink 11 ′ when the substance forming ink 11 ′ is cured. In the case where the elasticity is higher than that, or the viscoelasticity of the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ when the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ is cured, the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ when the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ is cured. It may be different depending on the case, for example, when it is smaller than the viscoelasticity. The term “cured” refers to a semi-cured state when fluidity is lost when the substance forming ink 11 ′ is cured.

  When the viscoelasticity of the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ when the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ is cured is greater than or equal to the viscoelasticity of the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ when the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ is cured. When the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ is cured, the outer surface of the three-dimensional structure 10 that is finally obtained is prevented from generating unintentional wrinkles in the portion that should become the outer surface of the substantial part 11. As shown in FIG. 2 (1h), it has a half-glossy texture with gentle irregularities.

  In addition, the viscoelasticity of the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ when the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ is cured is smaller than the viscoelasticity of the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ when the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ is cured. In this case, when the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ is cured, fine wrinkles are generated at a portion to be the outer surface of the substantial part 11, and the finally obtained three-dimensional structure 10 is a figure. As shown in FIG. 3, minute irregularities are formed on the surface, and the surface has a matte appearance.

Further, the fine texture of the outer surface can be easily changed by changing the overlapping order when the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ are ejected in a superimposed manner.
In the ink ejection process, when the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ are ejected in an overlapping manner, at least one of the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ is used. By changing one discharge amount, the fine texture of the outer surface can be easily changed.

  As a method of removing the sacrificial layer component in the sacrificial layer 12 and the cured mixed portion 13, for example, a method of selectively dissolving and removing the sacrificial layer 12 using a liquid that selectively dissolves the sacrificial layer 12, The sacrificial layer 12 is selectively absorbed by a liquid having a higher absorbability of the sacrificial layer 12 than the sacrificial layer 11 to swell the sacrificial layer 12 or reduce the mechanical strength of the sacrificial layer 12. In addition, a method of peeling or destroying the sacrificial layer 12 may be used.

  The liquid used in this step varies depending on the constituent material of the substance part 11 and the sacrificial layer 12, for example, water, alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, normal propyl alcohol, butanol, isobutanol, glycerin, Glycols such as ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, etc. can be used, including one or more selected from these, and increasing the solubility of the sacrificial layer Therefore, a mixture of a water-soluble substance that generates hydroxide ions such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium bicarbonate, and organic amine, and a surfactant that facilitates separation of the peeled sacrificial layer may be used. good.

The method for applying the liquid to the temporary molded body 10 ′ is not particularly limited, and for example, an immersion method, a spray method (spraying method), a coating method, various printing methods, and the like can be employed.
In the above description, the liquid is used. However, a substance having a similar function (for example, solid, gas, supercritical fluid, etc.) may be used.
Further, ultrasonic vibration may be applied when the liquid is applied or after the liquid is applied.
Thereby, the removal of the sacrificial layer 12 can be promoted, and the productivity of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be made particularly excellent.

In the above description, the mixed portion 13 ′ is formed in the entire region to be the outermost layer of the three-dimensional structure 10. However, the mixed portion 13 ′ should be the outermost layer of the three-dimensional structure 10. Only a part of the region may be applied so as to come into contact with the substantial part forming ink 11 ′.
As a result, the finally obtained three-dimensional structure 10 has parts that exhibit different textures, and it is possible to express a more complex appearance, and the three-dimensional structure 10 has an aesthetic appearance (aesthetics) and high quality. A feeling etc. can be made especially excellent.
According to the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure of the present invention as described above, it is possible to stably and efficiently manufacture a three-dimensional structure on which a fine texture such as a matte tone or a glossy tone is expressed. In addition, since the yield of the three-dimensional structure is improved, it is advantageous from the viewpoint of reducing the manufacturing cost of the three-dimensional structure.

《Three-dimensional structure manufacturing device》
First, the three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus of this invention is demonstrated.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a preferred embodiment of the three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus of the present invention.
The three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus 100 manufactures the three-dimensional structure 10 by repeatedly forming and laminating the unit layer 1 using the substantial part forming ink 11 and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus 100 includes a control unit 2, a stage 3, and a first ink discharge unit that discharges the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ (substantive part forming ink application unit). 4, the second ink ejection part (sacrificial layer forming ink applying means) 5 that ejects the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′, the substantial part forming ink 11 ′, and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′. Energy beam irradiating means (curing means) 6 for irradiating the energy beam.

The control unit 2 includes a computer 21 and a drive control unit 22.
The computer 21 is a general desktop computer configured with a CPU, a memory, and the like inside. The computer 21 converts the shape of the three-dimensional structure 10 as model data, and outputs cross-sectional data (slice data) obtained by slicing the shape into parallel thin layers of slices to the drive control unit 22. .

  The drive control unit 22 includes a first ink ejecting unit (substance forming ink applying unit) 4, a second ink ejecting unit (sacrificial layer forming ink applying unit) 5, an energy beam irradiating unit (curing unit) 6, and the like. It functions as a control means for driving each. Specifically, for example, the ejection pattern and the ejection amount of the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ by the first ink ejection part (substantive part forming ink application unit) 4, the second ink ejection part (sacrificial layer forming ink) The ejection pattern and ejection amount of the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ by the applying unit 5, the energy beam irradiation amount by the energy beam irradiation unit (curing unit) 6, and the irradiation timing are controlled.

The stage 3 is a region to which the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ are applied.
The stage 3 has a flat surface (part to which the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ are applied).
Thereby, the unit layer 1 with high uniformity of thickness can be formed easily and reliably. Moreover, in the three-dimensional structure 10 to be manufactured, it is possible to effectively prevent unintentional deformation or the like from occurring.

The stage 3 is preferably made of a high-strength material. Examples of the constituent material of the stage 3 include various metal materials such as stainless steel.
Further, surface treatment may be performed on the surface of the stage 3 (parts to which the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ are applied).
Thereby, for example, the constituent material of the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ and the constituent material of the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ are more effectively prevented from adhering to the stage 3, and the durability of the stage 3 is particularly improved. It is possible to achieve excellent production of the three-dimensional structure 10 over a longer period of time. Examples of the material used for the surface treatment of the surface of the stage 3 include a fluorine resin such as polytetrafluoroethylene.

The first ink discharge portion (substance forming ink applying means) 4 discharges the substantial portion forming ink 11 ′ by an ink jet method.
By providing such a first ink discharge part (substance forming ink applying means) 4, it is possible to apply the desired part forming ink 11 ′ to a desired portion with a fine pattern, Even the three-dimensional structure 10 having a fine structure can be manufactured with particularly high productivity.

As a droplet discharge method (inkjet method), a piezo method, a method in which ink is discharged by bubbles generated by heating ink, or the like can be used. From the viewpoint of difficulty, the piezo method is preferable.
In the first ink ejection unit (substance forming ink applying unit) 4, the pattern to be formed, the amount of substantive part forming ink 11 ′ to be applied, and the like are controlled by commands from the drive control unit 22. The ejection pattern, ejection amount, and the like of the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ by the first ink ejection part (the substantial part forming ink applying unit) 4 are determined based on the slice data.

  As a result, a necessary and sufficient amount of the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ can be applied to the target portion, the desired part of the substantial part 11 can be reliably formed, and the dimensional accuracy of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be obtained. In addition, the mechanical strength can be more reliably improved. In addition, when the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ includes a colorant, a desired color tone, pattern, or the like can be reliably obtained.

The first ink ejection part (substance forming ink applying means) 4 is movable relative to the stage in the X and Y directions, and is also movable in the Z direction. Yes.
Thereby, even when the unit layers 1 are laminated, the nozzle surface (discharging portion tip) of the first ink discharging portion (substance forming ink applying means) 4 and the landing portion of the substantial portion forming ink 11 ′ Can be kept at a predetermined value.

The second ink discharge section (sacrificial layer forming ink applying means) 5 discharges the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 'by an ink jet method.
By providing such a second ink discharge portion (sacrificial layer forming ink applying means) 5, it is possible to apply a desired amount of the substantial portion forming ink 11 ′ to a desired portion with a fine pattern, Even if the three-dimensional structure 10 to be manufactured has a fine structure, the sacrificial layer 12 having a desired size and shape can be formed at a desired site, the surface shape of the three-dimensional structure 10, The appearance can be more reliably formed. Moreover, the productivity of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be made particularly excellent.

Regarding the second ink discharge portion (sacrificial layer forming ink applying means) 5, the droplet discharge method (inkjet method), control, drive, and the like, the first ink discharge portion (for forming the substantial portion) described above. Ink applying means) 4.
The first ejection unit 4 and the second ejection unit 5 are arranged so that the drive control unit 22 applies the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink to the vicinity of the region where the surface of the three-dimensional structure is formed. 12 'is controlled to be discharged in an overlapping manner.

The energy beam irradiating means (curing means) 6 irradiates energy rays for curing the substance forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′.
By providing such a curing means 6, the mechanical strength of the finally obtained three-dimensional structure 10 can be made excellent, and the surface shape and appearance of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be reliably controlled. can do.

The energy ray irradiating means (curing means) 6 has at least a contact portion between the substantial portion forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ (portion where the substantial portion 11 and the sacrificial layer 12 should contact). The substantial part forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ have an irradiation area that can be irradiated with energy rays simultaneously.
The type of energy rays irradiated by the energy ray irradiation means (curing means) 6 varies depending on the constituent materials of the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′. For example, ultraviolet rays, visible rays, infrared rays, X Examples thereof include a ray, γ-ray, electron beam, and ion beam. Among these, from the viewpoint of cost and productivity of the three-dimensional structure, it is preferable to use ultraviolet rays.
Although not shown in the drawing, the three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus 100 includes a sacrifice layer removing unit that removes the sacrifice layer 12 and a drying unit that dries the three-dimensional structure 10 from which the sacrifice layer has been removed. It may be a thing.

As the sacrificial layer removing means, for example, a device that mechanically destroys and removes the sacrificial layer 12, a tank that stores the liquid as described above and immerses the temporary molded body 10 ′, or a liquid that is temporarily stored as described above. Examples thereof include a liquid spraying means for spraying toward the molded body 10 ′ and a liquid applying means for applying the liquid as described above to the temporary molded body 10 ′.
Examples of the drying means include those that supply heated gas or dried gas as described above, and decompression means that decompresses the space in which the three-dimensional structure 10 is stored.

Moreover, the three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus of this invention should just perform at least one part among the processes mentioned above, and a part of the processes mentioned above are performed without using a three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus. It may be a thing.
According to the three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus of the present invention as described above, a three-dimensional structure that can reproduce a fine texture can be manufactured stably and efficiently. In addition, since the yield of the three-dimensional structure is improved, it is advantageous from the viewpoint of reducing the manufacturing cost of the three-dimensional structure.

<Ink set>
Next, the ink set will be described.
The ink set includes at least one kind of substance forming ink 11 ′ and sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′. The ink set is applied to the three-dimensional structure manufacturing method and the three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus of the present invention as described above.
<Ink for forming substantial part>
The substantial part forming ink 11 ′ contains at least a curable resin (curing component).

(Curable resin)
Examples of the curable resin (curing component) include a thermosetting resin; a visible light curable resin (narrowly defined photocurable resin) that is cured by light in the visible light region, an ultraviolet curable resin, an infrared curable resin, and the like. Various photo-curable resins; X-ray curable resins and the like can be mentioned, and one or two or more selected from these can be used in combination.
In particular, from the viewpoint of the mechanical strength of the obtained three-dimensional structure 10, the productivity of the three-dimensional structure 10, the storage stability of the ink for forming the substantial part 11 ′, etc., in particular, an ultraviolet curable resin (polymerizable compound). Is preferred.

  As the ultraviolet curable resin (polymerizable compound), a resin in which addition polymerization or ring-opening polymerization is initiated by irradiation with ultraviolet rays by radical species or cationic species generated from a photopolymerization initiator, and a polymer is preferably used. . Examples of the polymerization mode of addition polymerization include radical, cation, anion, metathesis, and coordination polymerization. Examples of the ring-opening polymerization method include cation, anion, radical, metathesis, and coordination polymerization.

Examples of the addition polymerizable compound include compounds having at least one ethylenically unsaturated double bond. As the addition polymerizable compound, a compound having at least one, preferably two or more terminal ethylenically unsaturated bonds can be preferably used.
The ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable compound has a chemical form of a monofunctional polymerizable compound and a polyfunctional polymerizable compound, or a mixture thereof.

Examples of the monofunctional polymerizable compound include unsaturated carboxylic acids (for example, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, itaconic acid, crotonic acid, isocrotonic acid, maleic acid, etc.), esters thereof, amides, and the like.
As the polyfunctional polymerizable compound, an ester of an unsaturated carboxylic acid and an aliphatic polyhydric alcohol compound, or an amide of an unsaturated carboxylic acid and an aliphatic amine compound is used.

In addition, unsaturated carboxylic acid esters or amides having nucleophilic substituents such as hydroxyl group, amino group, mercapto group and the like, addition products of isocyanates and epoxies, dehydration condensation products of carboxylic acids, etc. Can be used. In addition, addition reaction products of unsaturated carboxylic acid esters or amides having an electrophilic substituent such as an isocyanate group or an epoxy group with alcohols, amines and thiols, as well as removal of halogen groups, tosyloxy groups, etc. A substitution reaction product of an unsaturated carboxylic acid ester or amide having a releasing substituent and an alcohol, amine or thiol can also be used.
Specific examples of the radical polymerizable compound that is an ester of an unsaturated carboxylic acid and an aliphatic polyhydric alcohol compound include, for example, (meth) acrylic acid ester, which is either monofunctional or polyfunctional. Can also be used.

  Specific examples of the monofunctional (meth) acrylate include, for example, tolyloxyethyl (meth) acrylate, phenyloxyethyl (meth) acrylate, cyclohexyl (meth) acrylate, ethyl (meth) acrylate, methyl (meth) acrylate, isobornyl (Meth) acrylate, dipropylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, tetrahydrofurfuryl (meth) acrylate, ethoxyethoxyethyl (meth) acrylate, 2- (2-vinyloxyethoxy) ethyl (meth) acrylate, 2-hydroxy- Examples include 3-phenoxypropyl (meth) acrylate and 4-hydroxybutyl (meth) acrylate.

  Specific examples of the bifunctional (meth) acrylate include, for example, ethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, triethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, 1,3-butanediol di (meth) acrylate, tetramethylene glycol di (meth) ) Acrylate, propylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, neopentyl glycol di (meth) acrylate, hexanediol di (meth) acrylate, 1,4-cyclohexanediol di (meth) acrylate, tetraethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, penta Examples include erythritol di (meth) acrylate and dipentaerythritol di (meth) acrylate.

  Specific examples of the trifunctional (meth) acrylate include, for example, trimethylolpropane tri (meth) acrylate, trimethylolethane tri (meth) acrylate, trimethylolpropane alkylene oxide-modified tri (meth) acrylate, pentaerythritol tri ( (Meth) acrylate, dipentaerythritol tri (meth) acrylate, trimethylolpropane tri ((meth) acryloyloxypropyl) ether, isocyanuric acid alkylene oxide modified tri (meth) acrylate, dipentaerythritol tri (meth) acrylate propionate, tri ((Meth) acryloyloxyethyl) isocyanurate, hydroxypivalaldehyde-modified dimethylolpropane tri (meth) acrylate, sorbitol tri ( Data) acrylate, and the like.

  Specific examples of the tetrafunctional (meth) acrylate include, for example, pentaerythritol tetra (meth) acrylate, sorbitol tetra (meth) acrylate, ditrimethylolpropane tetra (meth) acrylate, dipentaerythritol tetra (meth) acrylate propionate, Examples include ethoxylated pentaerythritol tetra (meth) acrylate.

Specific examples of the pentafunctional (meth) acrylate include sorbitol penta (meth) acrylate and dipentaerythritol penta (meth) acrylate.
Specific examples of the hexafunctional (meth) acrylate include, for example, dipentaerythritol hexa (meth) acrylate, sorbitol hexa (meth) acrylate, phosphazene alkylene oxide-modified hexa (meth) acrylate, captolactone-modified dipentaerythritol hexa ( And (meth) acrylate.

Examples of the polymerizable compound other than (meth) acrylate include itaconic acid ester, crotonic acid ester, isocrotonic acid ester, maleic acid ester and the like.
Examples of the itaconic acid ester include ethylene glycol diitaconate, propylene glycol diitaconate, 1,3-butanediol diitaconate, 1,4-butanediol diitaconate, tetramethylene glycol diitaconate, and pentaerythritol diesterate. Examples include itaconate and sorbitol tetritaconate.

Examples of crotonic acid esters include ethylene glycol dicrotonate, tetramethylene glycol dicrotonate, pentaerythritol dicrotonate, and sorbitol tetradicrotonate.
Examples of the isocrotonic acid ester include ethylene glycol diisocrotonate, pentaerythritol diisocrotonate, and sorbitol tetraisocrotonate.
Examples of maleic acid esters include ethylene glycol dimaleate, triethylene glycol dimaleate, pentaerythritol dimaleate, and sorbitol tetramaleate.

  Examples of other esters include aliphatic alcohol esters described in JP-B-46-27926, JP-B-51-47334, JP-A-57-196231, and JP-A-59- Those having an aromatic skeleton described in Japanese Patent No. 5240, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 59-5241, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2-226149, and those containing an amino group described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 1-165613 are also used. be able to.

Specific examples of amide monomers of unsaturated carboxylic acid and aliphatic amine compound include, for example, methylene bis-acrylamide, methylene bis-methacrylamide, 1,6-hexamethylene bis-acrylamide, 1,6-hexamethylene. Examples thereof include bis-methacrylamide, diethylenetriamine trisacrylamide, xylylene bisacrylamide, xylylene bismethacrylamide, (meth) acryloylmorpholine, and the like.
Examples of other preferable amide monomers include those having a cyclohexylene structure described in JP-B No. 54-21726.

In addition, a urethane-based addition polymerizable compound produced by using an addition reaction between an isocyanate and a hydroxyl group is also suitable. As such a specific example, for example, one molecule described in JP-B-48-41708 A vinyl urethane compound containing two or more polymerizable vinyl groups in one molecule obtained by adding a vinyl monomer containing a hydroxyl group represented by the following formula (1) to a polyisocyanate compound having two or more isocyanate groups. Etc.
^{_{CH 2 = C (R 1)}} COOCH 2 CH (R 2) OH (1)
(However, in formula (1), R ¹ and R ² each independently represent H or CH ^3. )

In the present invention, a cationic ring-opening polymerizable compound having at least one cyclic ether group such as an epoxy group or an oxetane group in the molecule can be suitably used as the ultraviolet curable resin (polymerizable compound).
Examples of the cationic polymerizable compound include a curable compound containing a ring-opening polymerizable group, and among them, a heterocyclic group-containing curable compound is particularly preferable. Such curable compounds include, for example, epoxy derivatives, oxetane derivatives, tetrahydrofuran derivatives, cyclic lactone derivatives, cyclic carbonate derivatives, cyclic imino ethers such as oxazoline derivatives, vinyl ethers, etc. Among them, epoxy derivatives, oxetanes, etc. Derivatives and vinyl ethers are preferred.
Examples of preferred epoxy derivatives include monofunctional glycidyl ethers, polyfunctional glycidyl ethers, monofunctional alicyclic epoxies, polyfunctional alicyclic epoxies, and the like.

  Specific examples of glycidyl ethers include, for example, diglycidyl ethers (for example, ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether, bisphenol A diglycidyl ether, etc.), tri- or more functional glycidyl ethers (for example, trimethylolethane triglycidyl). Ether, trimethylolpropane triglycidyl ether, glycerol triglycidyl ether, triglycidyl trishydroxyethyl isocyanurate, etc.), tetra- or higher functional glycidyl ethers (for example, sorbitol tetraglycidyl ether, pentaerythritol tetraglycyl ether, poly of cresol novolac resin) Glycidyl ether, polyglycidyl ether of phenol novolac resin, etc.), alicyclic epoxies (eg, Celoxide 2) 21P, Celoxide 2081, Epolide GT-301, Epolide GT-401 (manufactured by Daicel Chemical Industries, Ltd.), EHPE (manufactured by Daicel Chemical Industries, Ltd.), polycyclohexyl epoxy methyl ether of phenol novolac resin, etc. Oxetanes (for example, OX-SQ, PNOX-1009 (above, manufactured by Toagosei Co., Ltd.)) and the like.

As the polymerizable compound, an alicyclic epoxy derivative can be preferably used. The “alicyclic epoxy group” refers to a partial structure obtained by epoxidizing a double bond of a cycloalkene ring such as a cyclopentene group or a cyclohexene group with an appropriate oxidizing agent such as hydrogen peroxide or peracid.
The alicyclic epoxy compound is preferably a polyfunctional alicyclic epoxy having two or more cyclohexene oxide groups or cyclopentene oxide groups in one molecule. Specific examples of the alicyclic epoxy compound include, for example, 4-vinylcyclohexylene dioxide, (3,4-epoxycyclohexyl) methyl-3,4-epoxycyclohexylcarboxylate, di (3,4-epoxycyclohexyl) adipate, Examples include di (3,4-epoxycyclohexylmethyl) adipate, bis (2,3-epoxycyclopentyl) ether, di (2,3-epoxy-6-methylcyclohexylmethyl) adipate, and dicyclopentadiene dioxide.

The glycidyl compound which has a normal epoxy group which does not have an alicyclic structure in a molecule | numerator can be used independently, or can also be used together with the said alicyclic epoxy compound.
Examples of such normal glycidyl compounds include glycidyl ether compounds and glycidyl ester compounds, but it is preferable to use glycidyl ether compounds in combination.

  Specific examples of the glycidyl ether compound include 1,3-bis (2,3-epoxypropyloxy) benzene, bisphenol A type epoxy resin, bisphenol F type epoxy resin, phenol novolac type epoxy resin, cresol novolac. Glycidyl ether compounds such as epoxy resin, trisphenol methane epoxy resin, aliphatic glycidyl ethers such as 1,4-butanediol glycidyl ether, glycerol triglycidyl ether, propylene glycol diglycidyl ether, trimethylolpropane tritriglycidyl ether Compounds and the like. Examples of the glycidyl ester include a glycidyl ester of linolenic acid dimer.

As the polymerizable compound, a compound having an oxetanyl group which is a 4-membered cyclic ether (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “oxetane compound”) can be used. An oxetanyl group-containing compound is a compound having one or more oxetanyl groups in one molecule.
Among the above-mentioned curing components, the solid part forming ink 11 ′ includes, in particular, (meth) acrylic acid 2- (2-vinyloxyethoxy) ethyl, polyether aliphatic urethane (meth) acrylate oligomer, 2-hydroxy- It is preferable to include one or more selected from the group consisting of 3-phenoxypropyl (meth) acrylate and 4-hydroxybutyl (meth) acrylate. Thereby, the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ can be cured at a more appropriate curing speed, and in the three-dimensional structure 10, a fine textured appearance such as a matte tone or a glossy tone can be more reliably obtained, The productivity of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be made particularly excellent.

In addition, the mechanical strength and shape stability of the substantial part 11 formed by curing the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ can be made particularly excellent. As a result, the strength, durability, and reliability of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be made particularly excellent.
Further, by containing these curing components, the solubility and swelling property of the cured product of the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ with respect to various solvents (for example, water) can be made particularly low. As a result, in the sacrificial layer removal step, the sacrificial layer 12 can be more reliably removed with high selectivity, and unintentional deformation due to the occurrence of defects in the substantial part 11 can be prevented. As a result, the dimensional accuracy of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be increased more reliably.

Further, since the swellability (solvent absorbability) of the cured product of the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ can be reduced, for example, a drying process as a post-process after the sacrificial layer removing step is omitted or simplified. can do. Moreover, since the solvent resistance of the finally obtained three-dimensional structure 10 is also improved, the reliability of the three-dimensional structure 10 is particularly high.
In particular, if the ink 11 ′ for forming the substantial part contains 2- (2-vinyloxyethoxy) ethyl (meth) acrylate, it is difficult to be inhibited by oxygen and can be cured with low energy. The effect that the copolymerization included is accelerated | stimulated and the intensity | strength of a molded article is raised is acquired.

Moreover, when the ink 11 ′ for forming the substantial part contains the polyether aliphatic urethane (meth) acrylate oligomer, an effect of achieving both high strength and high toughness of the molded article can be obtained.
Moreover, when the ink 11 ′ for forming the substantial part contains 2-hydroxy-3-phenoxypropyl (meth) acrylate, an effect of having flexibility and improving the elongation at break can be obtained.
In addition, if the body part forming ink 11 'contains 4-hydroxybutyl (meth) acrylate, in addition to the self-cured product formed in the previous layer, the adhesion to PMMA, PEMA particles, silica particles, metal particles, etc. By improving, the effect of increasing the strength of the modeled object can be obtained.

The solid part forming ink 11 ′ has the above-described specific curing components ((meth) acrylic acid 2- (2-vinyloxyethoxy) ethyl, polyether aliphatic urethane (meth) acrylate oligomer, 2-hydroxy-3-phenoxy. Propyl (meth) acrylate, and one or two or more selected from the group consisting of 4-hydroxybutyl (meth) acrylate), the corresponding to all the curing components constituting the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ The ratio of the specific curing component is preferably 80% by mass or more, more preferably 90% by mass or more, and further preferably 100% by mass. Thereby, the effects as described above are more remarkably exhibited.
The content of the curing component in the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ is preferably 80% by mass or more and 97% by mass or less, and more preferably 85% by mass or more and 95% by mass or less.
Thereby, the mechanical strength of the finally obtained three-dimensional structure 10 can be made particularly excellent. Moreover, the productivity of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be made particularly excellent.

(Polymerization initiator)
In addition, the substance forming ink 11 ′ preferably contains a polymerization initiator.
Thereby, the cure speed of the ink 11 ′ for forming the substantial part at the time of manufacturing the three-dimensional structure 10 can be increased, and the productivity of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be made particularly excellent.
Examples of the polymerization initiator include photo radical polymerization initiators (aromatic ketones, acylphosphine oxide compounds, aromatic onium salt compounds, organic peroxides, thio compounds (thioxanthone compounds, thiophenyl group-containing compounds), hexaary, and the like. A rubiimidazole compound, a ketoxime ester compound, a borate compound, an azinium compound, a metallocene compound, an active ester compound, a compound having a carbon halogen bond, an alkylamine compound, etc.), a photocationic polymerization initiator, etc. Are acetophenone, acetophenone benzyl ketal, 1-hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone, 2,2-dimethoxy-2-phenylacetophenone, xanthone, fluorenone, benzaldehyde, fluorene, anthraquinone, tri Phenylamine, carbazole, 3-methylacetophenone, 4-chlorobenzophenone, 4,4'-dimethoxybenzophenone, 4,4'-diaminobenzophenone, Michler's ketone, benzoinpropyl ether, benzoin ethyl ether, benzyldimethyl ketal, 1- (4-isopropyl Phenyl) -2-hydroxy-2-methylpropan-1-one, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-1-one, thioxanthone, diethylthioxanthone, 2-isopropylthioxanthone, 2-chlorothioxanthone, 2- Methyl-1- [4- (methylthio) phenyl] -2-morpholino-propan-1-one, bis (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) -phenylphosphine oxide, 2,4,6-trimethylben And zoyl-diphenyl-phosphine oxide, 2,4-diethylthioxanthone, and bis- (2,6-dimethoxybenzoyl) -2,4,4-trimethylpentylphosphine oxide. One kind or a combination of two or more kinds can be used.

Among them, bis (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) -phenylphosphine oxide, 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl-diphenyl-phosphine oxide are used as the polymerization initiator constituting the substance forming ink 11 ′. It is preferable to include.
By including such a polymerization initiator, the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ can be cured at a more appropriate curing speed, and the three-dimensional structure 10 has an appearance with a fine texture such as a matte tone or a glossy tone. While being obtained more reliably, the productivity of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be made particularly excellent.

In addition, the mechanical strength and shape stability of the substantial part 11 formed by curing the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ can be made particularly excellent. As a result, the strength, durability, and reliability of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be made particularly excellent.
In particular, together with the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ described in detail later, the substance forming ink 11 ′ contains bis (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) -phenylphosphine oxide as a polymerization initiator. With respect to the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′, it is possible to more suitably control the curing speed, and the three-dimensional structure 10 further has an appearance with a fine texture such as a matte tone or a glossy tone. It is definitely obtained. Moreover, the productivity of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be further improved.

When the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ contains bis (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) -phenylphosphine oxide as a polymerization initiator together with the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ described in detail later, The content of bis (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) -phenylphosphine oxide in the forming ink 11 ′ is bis (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) -phenyl in the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′. The content is preferably higher than the content of phosphine oxide.
Thereby, the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ can be cured at a more suitable speed, respectively, and the three-dimensional structure 10 has a fine texture such as a matte tone or a glossy tone. The appearance can be obtained more reliably.

The content of the polymerization initiator in the entity forming ink 11 ′ is not particularly limited, but is preferably higher than the content of the polymerization initiator in the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′.
Thereby, the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ can be cured at a more suitable speed, respectively, and the three-dimensional structure 10 has a fine texture such as a matte tone or a glossy tone. The appearance can be obtained more reliably.

  In addition, for example, by adjusting the processing conditions of the curing process, the polymerization degree of the sacrificial layer 12 may be relatively low while the curing degree of the substantial part 11 is sufficiently high after the completion of the curing process. it can. As a result, the sacrificial layer 12 can be more easily removed in the sacrificial layer removing step, and the productivity of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be made particularly excellent.

Moreover, since it is not necessary to raise the energy dose irradiated more than necessary, it is preferable also from a viewpoint of energy saving.
In particular, when the content of the polymerization initiator in the entity forming ink 11 ′ is X ₁ [mass%] and the content of the polymerization initiator in the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ is X ₂ [mass%]. 1.05 ≦ X ₁ / X ₂ ≦ 2.0 is satisfied, and 1.1 ≦ X ₁ / X ₂ ≦ 1.5 is more preferable.
Thereby, the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ and the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ can be cured at a more suitable speed, respectively, and the three-dimensional structure 10 has a fine texture such as a matte tone or a glossy tone. The appearance can be obtained more reliably, and the productivity of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be further improved.

The specific value of the content of the polymerization initiator in the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ is preferably 3.0% by mass or more and 18% by mass or less, and more preferably 5.0% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less. More preferably.
As a result, the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ can be cured at a more appropriate curing speed, and a fine texture appearance such as a matte tone or a glossy tone can be more reliably obtained in the three-dimensional structure 10. The productivity of the original shaped article 10 can be made particularly excellent.

In addition, the mechanical strength and shape stability of the substantial part 11 formed by curing the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ can be made particularly excellent. As a result, the strength, durability, and reliability of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be made particularly excellent.
Hereinafter, preferred specific examples of the blending ratio of the curable resin and the polymerization initiator (the ink composition excluding “other components” described below) in the solid part forming ink 11 ′ are shown. It goes without saying that the composition of the ink for use is not limited to that described below.

"Example of blending ratio"
-2- (2-vinyloxyethoxy) ethyl acrylate: 32 parts by mass-Polyether aliphatic urethane acrylate oligomer: 10 parts by mass-2-hydroxy-3-phenoxypropyl acrylate: 13.75 parts by mass-Dipropylene glycol Diacrylate: 15 parts by mass, 4-hydroxybutyl acrylate: 20 parts by mass, bis (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) -phenylphosphine oxide: 5 parts by mass, 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl-diphenyl-phos Fin oxide: 4 parts by mass In the case of the above blending, the effects as described above are more remarkably exhibited.

(Other ingredients)
Further, the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ may include components other than those described above.
Examples of such components include various colorants such as pigments and dyes, dispersants, surfactants, sensitizers, polymerization accelerators, solvents, penetration accelerators, wetting agents (humectants), fixing agents, and prevention agents. Examples include glazes; antiseptics; antioxidants; ultraviolet absorbers; chelating agents; pH adjusters; thickeners; fillers;

In particular, the three-dimensional structure 10 colored in a color corresponding to the color of the colorant can be obtained by including the colorant in the substantial part forming ink 11 ′.
In particular, by including a pigment as a colorant, the light resistance of the ink 11 ′ for forming the substantial part and the three-dimensional structure 10 can be improved. As the pigment, either an inorganic pigment or an organic pigment can be used.

Examples of the inorganic pigment include carbon blacks (CI pigment black 7) such as furnace black, lamp black, acetylene black, channel black, iron oxide, titanium oxide, and the like, and one kind selected from these. Alternatively, two or more kinds can be used in combination.
Among the inorganic pigments, titanium oxide is preferable in order to exhibit a preferable white color.

  Examples of the organic pigment include azo pigments such as insoluble azo pigments, condensed azo pigments, azo lakes and chelate azo pigments, phthalocyanine pigments, perylene and perinone pigments, anthraquinone pigments, quinacridone pigments, dioxane pigments, thioindigo pigments, isoindolinone pigments, and quinophthalone. Polycyclic pigments such as pigments, dye chelates (for example, basic dye type chelates, acidic dye type chelates), dyeing lakes (basic dye type lakes, acid dye type lakes), nitro pigments, nitroso pigments, aniline black, Daylight fluorescent pigments and the like can be mentioned, and one or more selected from these can be used in combination.

  More specifically, as carbon black used as a black (black) pigment, for example, No. 2300, no. 900, MCF88, No. 33, no. 40, no. 45, no. 52, MA7, MA8, MA100, no. 2200B and the like (manufactured by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation), Raven 5750, Raven 5250, Raven 5000, Raven 3500, Raven 1255, Raven 700, etc. (and above, manufactured by Columbia Columbia), Regal 400R, Rega1 330R, Rega1 660R, Mogul L, Monarch 700, Monarch 800, Monarch 880, Monarch 900, Monarch 1000, Monarch 1100, Monarch 1300, Monarch 1400, etc. (above, manufactured by CABOT JAPAN K. C. Black FW1, Color Black FW2, Color Black FW2V, Color Black FW18, Color Black FW200, Color B1ack S150, Color Black S160, Color Black S170, Printex 35, Printex U, Printex V, Printex 140U, Special Black 6S Degussa)).

Examples of white pigments include C.I. I. Pigment white 6, 18, 21 and the like.
Examples of yellow (yellow) pigments include C.I. I. Pigment Yellow 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 24, 34, 35, 37, 53, 55, 65, 73, 74, 75, 81, 83, 93, 94, 95, 97, 98, 99, 108, 109, 110, 113, 114, 117, 120, 124, 128, 129, 133, 138, 139, 147, 151, 153, 154, 167, 172, 180 and the like.

  Examples of magenta pigments include C.I. I. Pigment Red 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 30, 31, 32, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48 (Ca), 48 (Mn), 57 (Ca), 57: 1, 88, 112, 114, 122, 123, 144, 146, 149, 150, 166, 168 170, 171, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 184, 185, 187, 202, 209, 219, 224, 245, or C.I. I. Pigment violet 19, 23, 32, 33, 36, 38, 43, 50 and the like.

Examples of the violet (cyan) pigment include C.I. I. Pigment Blue 1, 2, 3, 15, 15: 1, 15: 2, 15: 3, 15:34, 15: 4, 16, 18, 22, 25, 60, 65, 66, C.I. I. Bat Blue 4, 60 and the like.
Examples of other pigments include C.I. I. Pigment green 7,10, C.I. I. Pigment brown 3, 5, 25, 26, C.I. I. Pigment orange 1, 2, 5, 7, 13, 14, 15, 16, 24, 34, 36, 38, 40, 43, 63, and the like.

When the substance forming ink 11 ′ contains a pigment, the average particle size of the pigment is preferably 300 nm or less, and more preferably 50 nm or more and 250 nm or less.
As a result, the ejection stability of the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ and the dispersion stability of the pigment in the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ can be made particularly excellent, and an image with better image quality can be formed. be able to.
Examples of the dye include acid dyes, direct dyes, reactive dyes, basic dyes, and the like, and one or more selected from these can be used in combination.

  Specific examples of the dye include C.I. I. Acid Yellow 17, 23, 42, 44, 79, 142, C.I. I. Acid Red 52, 80, 82, 249, 254, 289, C.I. I. Acid Blue 9, 45, 249, C.I. I. Acid Black 1, 2, 24, 94, C.I. I. Food Black 1, 2, C.I. I. Direct Yellow 1,12,24,33,50,55,58,86,132,142,144,173, C.I. I. Direct Red 1,4,9,80,81,225,227, C.I. I. Direct Blue 1, 2, 15, 71, 86, 87, 98, 165, 199, 202, C.I. I. Directed Black 19, 38, 51, 71, 154, 168, 171, 195, C.I. I. Reactive Red 14, 32, 55, 79, 249, C.I. I. Reactive black 3, 4, 35 etc. are mentioned.

When the entity part forming ink 11 ′ includes a colorant, the content of the colorant in the entity part forming ink 11 ′ is preferably 1% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less. Thereby, particularly excellent concealability and color reproducibility can be obtained.
In particular, when the substance forming ink 11 ′ contains titanium oxide as a colorant, the content of titanium oxide in the substance forming ink 11 ′ is preferably 12% by mass or more and 18% by mass or less. More preferably, it is 14 mass% or more and 16 mass% or less. Thereby, a particularly excellent concealing property can be obtained.

When the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ includes a pigment, the dispersibility of the pigment can be further improved by further including a dispersant.
Although it does not specifically limit as a dispersing agent, For example, the dispersing agent currently used in preparing pigment dispersion liquids, such as a polymer dispersing agent, is mentioned.
Specific examples of the polymer dispersant include, for example, polyoxyalkylene polyalkylene polyamine, vinyl polymer and copolymer, acrylic polymer and copolymer, polyester, polyamide, polyimide, polyurethane, amino polymer, silicon-containing polymer, and sulfur-containing polymer. , Fluorine-containing polymers, and epoxy resins having one or more types as main components.

Commercially available polymer dispersants include, for example, Ajinomoto Fine Techno Co., Ltd. Ajisper series, Solsperse series (Solsperse 36000, etc.) available from Noveon, BYK Co., Ltd. Dispersic series, Enomoto Kasei The company's Disparon series, etc. are listed.
When the ink for forming the substantial part 11 ′ contains a surfactant, the three-dimensional structure 10 can have better abrasion resistance.

The surfactant is not particularly limited. For example, polyester-modified silicone or polyether-modified silicone as a silicone-based surfactant can be used, and among them, polyether-modified polydimethylsiloxane or polyester-modified polydimethylsiloxane. Is preferably used.
Specific examples of the surfactant include, for example, BYK-347, BYK-348, BYK-UV3500, 3510, 3530, 3570 (above, trade names manufactured by BYK).
In addition, the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ may contain a solvent.
Thereby, the viscosity adjustment of the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ can be suitably performed, and even if the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ includes a high viscosity component, the ink jet system of the substantial part forming ink 11 ′. It is possible to make the discharge stability by the particularly excellent.

  Examples of the solvent include (poly) alkylene glycol monoalkyl ethers such as ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether, propylene glycol monomethyl ether, and propylene glycol monoethyl ether; ethyl acetate, n-propyl acetate, iso-acetate Acetates such as propyl, n-butyl acetate and iso-butyl acetate; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene and xylene; methyl ethyl ketone, acetone, methyl isobutyl ketone, ethyl n-butyl ketone, diisopropyl ketone, acetylacetone, etc. Ketones: Examples include alcohols such as ethanol, propanol, and butanol, and one or more selected from these can be used in combination.

Further, the viscosity of the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ is preferably 10 mPa · s or more and 30 mPa · s or less, and more preferably 15 mPa · s or more and 25 mPa · s or less.
Thereby, it is possible to make the ejection stability of the entity forming ink 11 ′ by the ink jet method particularly excellent. In addition, in this specification, a viscosity means the value measured in 25 degreeC using an E-type viscosity meter (Tokyo Keiki Co., Ltd. VISCONIC ELD).
In addition, a plurality of types of substance forming inks 11 ′ may be used for manufacturing the three-dimensional structure 10.

For example, an entity forming ink 11 ′ (color ink) containing a colorant and an entity forming ink 11 ′ (clear ink) not containing a colorant may be used.
Thereby, for example, the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ containing the colorant is used as the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ that is applied to the region that affects the color tone on the appearance of the three dimensional modeled object 10, and the three-dimensional model 10 is used. The substantial part forming ink 11 ′ that does not contain a colorant can be used as the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ that is applied to a region that does not affect the color tone, and the production cost of the three-dimensional structure 10 is reduced. This is advantageous from the viewpoint of the above.

Further, in the finally obtained three-dimensional structure 10, the solid part forming ink 11 ′ not containing the colorant is applied to the outer surface of the region formed using the solid part forming ink 11 ′ containing the colorant. A plurality of types of substance forming inks 11 ′ may be used in combination so as to provide a region (coat layer) formed using the same.
Thereby, a texture such as a matte tone or a glossy tone can be more suitably expressed. In addition, the solid part 11 containing a colorant (particularly a pigment) is more brittle than the solid part 11 not containing a colorant and easily causes scratches or chips, but the solid part forming ink 11 ′ containing no colorant is included. Such a problem can be effectively prevented by providing a region (coat layer) formed by using. In addition, even when the surface is worn due to the long-term use of the three-dimensional structure 10, the change in the color tone of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be effectively prevented and suppressed.

Further, for example, a plurality of types of substance forming inks 11 ′ containing colorants having different compositions may be used.
Accordingly, the color reproduction region that can be expressed can be widened by the combination of these substance forming inks 11 ′.
In the case of using a plurality of types of solid part forming inks 11 ′, at least the cyan substantial part forming ink 11 ′, the magenta solid part forming ink 11 ′, and the yellow (yellow) substance. It is preferable to use the part forming ink 11 ′.
Thereby, the color reproduction area which can be expressed can be made wider by the combination of these substantial part forming inks 11 ′.

Moreover, the following effects can be obtained, for example, by using the white substance forming ink 11 ′ in combination with another colored substance forming ink 11 ′.
That is, the finally obtained three-dimensional structure 10 includes a first region to which white (white) substance forming ink 11 ′ is applied, and a white color provided on the outer surface side of the first region. And a region (second region) to which a colored substance forming ink 11 ′ other than the above is applied. Thereby, the 1st area | region to which white (white) substance part formation ink 11 'was provided can exhibit concealment property, and can improve the chroma of the three-dimensional structure 10 more.
In addition, the effect of obtaining the fine texture as described above and the effect of increasing the saturation work synergistically to make the aesthetic appearance (aesthetics) of the three-dimensional structure 10 particularly excellent. it can.

<Sacrificial layer forming ink>
The sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ contains at least a curable resin (curing component).
(Curable resin)
Examples of the curable resin (curing component) constituting the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ include the same curable resin (curing component) as exemplified as the constituent component of the substantial part forming ink 11 ′.

In particular, the curable resin (curing component) constituting the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ and the curable resin (curing component) constituting the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ are cured with the same type of energy rays. It is preferable.
Thereby, it can prevent effectively that the structure of the three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus is complicated, and the productivity of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be made particularly excellent. Moreover, the surface shape of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be controlled more reliably.

The sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ includes tetrahydrofurfuryl (meth) acrylate, ethoxyethoxyethyl (meth) acrylate, polyethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, and (meth) acryloylmorpholine, among various curing components. It is preferable to include one or more selected from the group consisting of (meth) acrylic acid 2- (2-vinyloxyethoxy) ethyl.
Thereby, the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ can be cured at a more appropriate curing speed, and the three-dimensional structure 10 can more reliably obtain an appearance such as a matte tone or a glossy tone, and the three-dimensional structure 10. The productivity can be made particularly excellent.

  In addition, the mechanical strength and shape stability of the sacrificial layer 12 formed by curing the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ can be made particularly excellent. As a result, when the three-dimensional structure 10 is manufactured, the sacrificial layer 12 of the lower layer (first layer) more favorably supports the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ for forming the upper layer (second layer). Can do. Therefore, unintentional deformation (particularly sagging) of the substantial part 11 can be prevented more suitably (the sacrificial layer 12 of the first layer functions as a support material), and the finally obtained three-dimensional modeling The dimensional accuracy of the object 10 can be further improved.

  Among the above-mentioned, as the curable resin constituting the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′, in particular, tetrahydrofurfuryl (meth) acrylate, ethoxyethoxyethyl (meth) acrylate, polyethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, and (meth) When one or more selected from the group consisting of acryloylmorpholine is used, the viscoelasticity of the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ when the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ is cured is determined by the substantial part forming ink 11. More than the viscoelasticity of the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ when cured. As a result, the outer surface of the finally obtained three-dimensional structure 10 has a half-glossy texture with gentle irregularities.

  In addition, among the above-mentioned, particularly when 2- (2-vinyloxyethoxy) ethyl (meth) acrylate is used as the curable resin constituting the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′, the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ is used. The viscoelasticity of the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ at the time of curing can be easily made smaller than the viscoelasticity of the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ at the time of curing of the substantial part forming ink 11 ′. As a result, when the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ is cured, fine wrinkles are generated in a portion that should be the outer surface of the substantial part 11, and the finally obtained three-dimensional structure 10 is formed on the surface. Fine irregularities are formed, and the surface has a matte appearance.

In particular, when the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 'contains (meth) acryloylmorpholine, the following effects can be obtained.
That is, (meth) acryloylmorpholine is soluble in various solvents such as water in a state where it is not completely cured even when the curing reaction proceeds (a polymer of (meth) acryloylmorpholine in a state where it is not completely cured). A high state is high. Therefore, in the sacrificial layer removing process as described above, the sacrificial layer 12 can be selectively and surely and efficiently removed while more effectively preventing defects in the substantial part 11. As a result, the three-dimensional structure 10 having a desired form can be obtained with higher productivity and higher reliability.

Further, when the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ contains tetrahydrofurfuryl (meth) acrylate, the flexibility after curing is maintained, the matte texture of the surface of the substantial part is effectively formed, and the sacrificial layer is formed. The effect of enhancing the removability can be obtained by easily forming a gel by the treatment with the liquid for removing 12.
Further, if the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ contains ethoxyethoxyethyl (meth) acrylate, tackiness tends to remain even after curing, and the matte texture of the surface of the substantial part can be effectively formed and sacrificed. The effect that the removability by the liquid which removes the layer 12 can be improved is obtained.

Further, when the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ contains polyethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, when the liquid for removing the sacrificial layer 12 contains water as a main component, the solubility in the liquid is increased and the removal is easy. The effect of making it.
The sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ is composed of the specific curing component (tetrahydrofurfuryl (meth) acrylate, ethoxyethoxyethyl (meth) acrylate, polyethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate), and (meth) acryloylmorpholine described above. 1 type or two or more types selected from the above), the ratio of the specific curing component to the total curing component constituting the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ is preferably 80% by mass or more, and 90 More preferably, it is at least 100% by mass, even more preferably 100% by mass. Thereby, the effects as described above are more remarkably exhibited.

The content of the curing component in the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ is preferably 83% by mass or more and 98.5% by mass or less, and more preferably 87% by mass or more and 95.4% by mass or less.
Thereby, the stability of the shape of the sacrificial layer 12 to be formed can be made particularly excellent, and when the unit layer 1 is overlapped when the three-dimensional structure 10 is manufactured, the lower unit layer 1 can be effectively prevented from being deformed unintentionally, and the upper unit layer 1 can be suitably supported. As a result, the dimensional accuracy of the finally obtained three-dimensional structure 10 can be made particularly excellent. Moreover, the productivity of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be made particularly excellent.

(Polymerization initiator)
The sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ preferably contains a polymerization initiator.
Thereby, the curing speed of the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ at the time of manufacturing the three-dimensional structure 10 can be appropriately increased, and the productivity of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be made particularly excellent.

Further, the stability of the shape of the sacrificial layer 12 to be formed can be made particularly excellent. When the unit layer 1 is overlapped at the time of manufacturing the three-dimensional structure 10, the lower unit layer 1 Can be effectively prevented from being deformed unintentionally, and the upper unit layer 1 can be suitably supported. As a result, the dimensional accuracy of the finally obtained three-dimensional structure 10 can be made particularly excellent.
Examples of the polymerization initiator constituting the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ include the same polymerization initiators exemplified as the constituent components of the substantial part forming ink 11 ′.

Among them, the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ contains bis (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) -phenylphosphine oxide, 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl-diphenyl-phosphine oxide as a polymerization initiator. Is preferred.
By including such a polymerization initiator, the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ can be cured at a more appropriate curing rate, and the three-dimensional structure 10 has a fine texture appearance such as a matte tone or a glossy tone. While being obtained more reliably, the productivity of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be made particularly excellent.

  In addition, the mechanical strength and shape stability of the sacrificial layer 12 formed by curing the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ can be made particularly excellent. As a result, when the three-dimensional structure 10 is manufactured, the sacrificial layer 12 of the lower layer (first layer) more favorably supports the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ for forming the upper layer (second layer). Can do. Therefore, unintentional deformation (particularly sagging) of the substantial part 11 can be prevented more suitably (the sacrificial layer 12 of the first layer functions as a support material), and the finally obtained three-dimensional modeling The dimensional accuracy of the object 10 can be further improved.

The specific value of the content of the polymerization initiator in the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ is preferably 1.5% by mass or more and 17% by mass or less, and preferably 4.6% by mass or more and 13% by mass or less. More preferably.
As a result, the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ can be cured at a more appropriate curing rate, and a fine texture appearance such as a matte tone or a glossy tone can be more reliably obtained in the three-dimensional structure 10. The productivity of the original shaped article 10 can be made particularly excellent.

  In addition, the mechanical strength and shape stability of the sacrificial layer 12 formed by curing the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ can be made particularly excellent. As a result, when the three-dimensional structure 10 is manufactured, the sacrificial layer 12 of the lower layer (first layer) more favorably supports the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ for forming the upper layer (second layer). Can do. Therefore, unintentional deformation (particularly sagging) of the substantial part 11 can be prevented more suitably (the sacrificial layer 12 of the first layer functions as a support material), and the finally obtained three-dimensional modeling The dimensional accuracy of the object 10 can be further improved.

The preferred specific examples of the blending ratio of the curable resin and the polymerization initiator in the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ (ink composition excluding “other components” described below) are shown below. Sacrificial layer formation in the present invention is shown below. It goes without saying that the composition of the ink for use is not limited to that described below.
“Composition ratio example 1”
Tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate: 36 parts by mass Ethoxyethoxyethyl acrylate: 55.75 parts by mass Bis (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) -phenylphosphine oxide: 3 parts by mass 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl -Diphenyl-phosphine oxide: 5 parts by mass “mixing ratio example 2”
Dipropylene glycol diacrylate: 37 parts by mass Polyethylene glycol (400) diacrylate: 55.85 parts by mass Bis (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) -phenylphosphine oxide: 3 parts by mass 6-trimethylbenzoyl-diphenyl-phosphine oxide: 4 parts by mass “Formulation ratio example 3”
Tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate: 36 parts by mass Acryloylmorpholine: 55.75 parts by mass Bis (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) -phenylphosphine oxide: 3 parts by mass 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl- Diphenyl-phosphine oxide: 5 parts by mass “Formulation ratio example 4”
-2- (2-vinyloxyethoxy) ethyl acrylate: 36 parts by mass-Polyethylene glycol (400) diacrylate: 55.75 parts by mass-Bis (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) -phenylphosphine oxide: 3 Part by mass · 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl-diphenyl-phosphine oxide: 5 parts by mass In the case of the above blending, the effects as described above are more remarkably exhibited.

(Other ingredients)
Further, the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ may include components other than those described above. Examples of such components include various colorants such as pigments and dyes; dispersants; surfactants; sensitizers; polymerization accelerators; solvents; penetration accelerators; wetting agents (humectants); Examples include glazes; antiseptics; antioxidants; ultraviolet absorbers; chelating agents; pH adjusters; thickeners; fillers;

In particular, since the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ includes a colorant, the visibility of the sacrificial layer 12 is improved, and in the finally obtained three-dimensional structure 10, at least a part of the sacrificial layer 12 is unwilling. It can prevent more reliably remaining.
Examples of the colorant constituting the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ include the same colorants as exemplified as the constituent components of the substantial part forming ink 11 ′. When observed from the line direction, the color of the substantial part 11 overlapping the sacrificial layer 12 formed by the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ (color to be visually recognized on the appearance of the three-dimensional structure 10) is different. Such a colorant is preferred. Thereby, the effects as described above are more remarkably exhibited.

When the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ contains a pigment, the dispersibility of the pigment can be further improved if it further contains a dispersant. Examples of the dispersant constituting the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ include the same dispersants as exemplified as the constituent components of the substance forming ink 11 ′.
The viscosity of the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ is preferably 10 mPa · s or more and 30 mPa · s or less, and more preferably 15 mPa · s or more and 25 mPa · s or less.
Thereby, the discharge stability of the sacrificial layer forming ink 12 ′ by the ink jet method can be made particularly excellent.

In addition, a plurality of types of sacrificial layer forming inks 12 ′ may be used for manufacturing the three-dimensional structure 10.
For example, two or more types of sacrificial layer forming inks 12 ′ having different viscoelasticities at the time of curing of the substantial part forming ink 11 ′ may be provided.
Thereby, the finally obtained three-dimensional structure 10 can be obtained as having a plurality of regions having different fine texture levels. As a result, a more complicated appearance can be expressed, and the aesthetic appearance (aesthetics), luxury, etc. of the three-dimensional structure 10 can be made particularly excellent.
The ink set may include at least one kind of substance forming ink (first ink) 11 ′ and at least one sacrificial layer forming ink (second ink) 12 ′. A third ink different from these may be provided with the third ink.

《Three-dimensional structure》
The three-dimensional structure of the present invention can be manufactured using the manufacturing method, the three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus, and the ink set as described above. Thereby, a three-dimensional structure having a fine texture such as a matte tone or a glossy tone can be provided.
The use of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include appreciation objects / exhibits such as dolls and figures; medical devices such as implants.

Moreover, the three-dimensional structure of the present invention may be applied to any of prototypes, mass-produced products, and custom-made products.
The three-dimensional structure of the present invention is a model (for example, vehicles such as automobiles, motorcycles, ships, airplanes, living things such as buildings, animals and plants, natural objects such as stones (non-living), models of various foods, etc. ).

In the model, it is preferable to faithfully reproduce the texture and the like of the real article, but the three-dimensional structure manufactured using the conventional lamination method cannot sufficiently meet such a demand. On the other hand, in the present invention, it is possible to suitably express a fine texture such as a matte tone or a glossy tone, which has been particularly difficult to express conventionally. Therefore, when the present invention is applied to a model, the effects of the present invention are more remarkably exhibited.
As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to these.

  For example, in the above-described embodiments, the case where the ink for forming the substantial part and the ink for forming the sacrificial layer are ejected by the ink jet method has been mainly described. However, the ink for forming the substantial part and the ink for forming the sacrificial layer are other types. It may be given by a method (for example, another printing method).

Moreover, in the manufacturing method of the three-dimensional structure of this invention, you may perform a pre-processing process, an intermediate processing process, and a post-processing process as needed.
Examples of the pretreatment process include a stage cleaning process.
Examples of the post-processing step include a cleaning step, a shape adjusting step for performing deburring, and an additional curing treatment for increasing the degree of curing of the curable resin constituting the substantial part.

Moreover, as a post-processing process, it has the process of performing the surface-roughening process for improving the matte tone of a three-dimensional structure, and the mirror-finishing process (polishing process) for improving specularity (gross property), for example. May be.
Further, the present invention repeats a powder lamination method (that is, a series of operations of forming a layer using powder and applying a curable ink to a predetermined portion of the layer to form a cured portion. It may be applied to a method of obtaining a three-dimensional structure as a laminate having a plurality of layers provided with a cured portion.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Three-dimensional molded object 10 '... Temporary molded object 1 ... Unit layer 11' ... Ink for body part formation (1st ink) 11 ... Body part 12 '... Ink for sacrificial layer formation (2nd ink) 12 ... Sacrificial layer 13 '... mixed part 13 ... cured mixed part 100 ... three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus 2 ... control part 21 ... computer 22 ... drive control part 3 ... stage 4 ... first ink ejection part (applying ink for forming an entity part) Means) 5 ... Second ink discharge part (sacrificial layer forming ink application means) 6 ... Energy beam irradiation means (curing means)

Claims (12)

A manufacturing method of a three-dimensional structure that manufactures a three-dimensional structure by laminating a solid layer formed by discharging and curing ink containing a curable resin and a unit layer having a sacrificial layer. ,
The substantial part forming ink for forming the three-dimensional structure and the sacrificial layer forming ink for forming the sacrificial layer are overlapped only for a part of the region to be the outermost layer of the three-dimensional structure. And an ink ejection step for forming a mixed portion that comes into contact with and hardens the substance forming ink ,
Before the entire pattern of one unit layer is formed, the applied substantial part forming ink or sacrificial layer forming ink is sequentially cured in at least a part of the region corresponding to the unit layer. A curing step for forming the unit layer including a cured mixed portion;
The sacrificial layer that removes the sacrificial layer in the unit layer and the sacrificial layer in the cured mixed portion, and forms the three-dimensional structure formed of the substantial portion in the unit layer and the solid portion in the cured mixed portion. And a removing step. A method for producing a three-dimensional structure. In the curing step,
2. The viscoelasticity of the sacrificial layer forming ink when the substance forming ink is cured is smaller than the viscoelasticity of the substance forming ink when the substance forming ink is cured. The manufacturing method of the three-dimensional structure described. In the curing step,
2. The viscoelasticity of the sacrificial layer forming ink when the substance forming ink is cured is greater than or equal to the viscoelasticity of the substance forming ink when the substance forming ink is cured. Manufacturing method of three-dimensional structure.   The three-dimensional structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, in the ink discharging step, the overlapping order is changed when the solid portion forming ink and the sacrificial layer forming ink are discharged in an overlapping manner. Manufacturing method.   In the ink ejecting step, when the substantial part forming ink and the sacrificial layer forming ink are ejected in an overlapping manner, an ejection amount of at least one of the substantial part forming ink and the sacrificial layer forming ink is set. The manufacturing method of the three-dimensional structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4 to be changed.   The substance for forming an entity part includes (meth) acrylic acid 2- (2-vinyloxyethoxy) ethyl, polyether aliphatic urethane (meth) acrylate oligomer, 2-hydroxy-3-phenoxypropyl (meth) acrylate, and The method for producing a three-dimensional structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, comprising one or more selected from the group consisting of 4-hydroxybutyl (meth) acrylate.   The sacrificial layer forming ink includes tetrahydrofurfuryl (meth) acrylate, ethoxyethoxyethyl (meth) acrylate, polyethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, (meth) acryloylmorpholine, and (meth) acrylic acid 2- (2 The method for producing a three-dimensional structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising one or more selected from the group consisting of -vinyloxyethoxy) ethyl.   Both the substantial part forming ink and the sacrificial layer forming ink have bis (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) -phenylphosphine oxide and / or 2,4,6- as a polymerization initiator. The method for producing a three-dimensional structure according to any one of claims 1 to 7, comprising trimethylbenzoyl-diphenyl-phosphine oxide. In addition to the color ink containing the colorant, the colorless ink containing no colorant is used as the entity forming ink.
The manufacturing of the three-dimensional structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the colorless ink is used to form a region where the outermost layer is formed, and the colored ink is used to form a region inside the region. Method. As a color ink containing a colorant, chromatic ink and white ink are used,
The method for producing a three-dimensional structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the white ink is used to form a region inside a region formed using the chromatic color ink.   The method for producing a three-dimensional structure according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein a plurality of different types of sacrificial layer forming inks are used. A three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus that manufactures a three-dimensional structure by stacking a unit layer having an entity part formed by discharging and curing ink containing a curable resin, and a sacrificial layer ,
First ejection means for ejecting ink for forming a substantial part for constituting the three-dimensional structure;
A second ejection means for ejecting sacrificial layer forming ink for forming the sacrificial layer;
Curing means for sequentially curing the ink for forming the substantial part or the ink for forming the sacrificial layer;
Sacrificial layer removal that removes the sacrificial layer in the unit layer and the sacrificial layer in the cured mixed portion to form the three-dimensional structure formed of the substantial portion in the unit layer and the substantial portion in the cured mixed portion Means ,
The first ejection unit and the second ejection unit are configured to form the substantial part so that only a part of the region to be the outermost layer of the three-dimensional structure is in contact with the cured substantial part forming ink. Forming a mixed portion in which the substance forming ink and the sacrificial layer forming ink are mixed by overlapping the ink for ink and the ink for forming the sacrificial layer ,
The three-dimensional modeling characterized in that the curing means is controlled to sequentially cure the applied substantial part forming ink or the sacrificial layer forming ink to form the unit layer including a cured mixed part. Product manufacturing equipment.

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