Realistic Part Manufacturing 3D Printing

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Realistic Part Manufacturing3D Printing
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Old Technologies Stereo lithography

• Stereolithography (SLA) is often considered the
  pioneer of the Rapid Prototyping industry with
  the first commercial system introduced in 1988 by
  3D Systems. The system consists of an
  Ultra-Violet Laser, a vat of photo-curable liquid
  resin, and a controlling system.

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Old Technologies Stereo lithography cont.

• A platform is lowered into the resin (via an
  elevator system), such that the surface of the
  platform is a layer-thickness below the surface
  of the resin. The laser beam then traces the
  boundaries and fills in a two-dimensional cross
  section of the model, solidifying the resin
  wherever it touches. Once a layer is complete,
  the platform descends a layer thickness, resin
  flows over the first layer, and the next layer is
  built. This process continues until the model is
  complete.

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Old Technologies Stereo lithography cont.

• Once the model is complete, the platform rises
  out of the vat and the excess resin is drained.
  The model is then removed from the platform,
  washed of excess resin, and then placed in a UV
  oven for a final curing. The model is then
  finished by smoothing the "stair-steps."

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Z Corps 3D Printer
Click here to view information and see Z Corp's
Spectrum Z510 System.
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Who is Using it

• Motorola
• Sony
• Fisher-Price
• NASA
• Lockheed Martin
• Northrop Grumman
• Adidas
• Ford
• Disney
• U.S. Military
• Medical industries
• TTU Classroom learning, research
• MTSU - Research
• MIT - contract with Z-Corp to test run each
  machine made

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New Applications

• Using MRI and CAT scans to make 3D models for
  pre-operative planning, implant fit, and medical
  education using Mimics-Z.
• Producing accurate topographical models for the
  military to plan operations in unfamiliar
  territory.
• Military will use it to produce special
  situational weapons for special forces.

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Topographical representations

• The military as well as search and rescue teams
  are requesting this technology to be better
  acquainted with the territory they will be
  fighting or searching in.
• Other fields such as geology or surveying can
  find this technology useful as well.

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Software

• Mimics Z software allows you to model for medical
  applications.
• ZEdit Software can be used to model many
  different parts for many applications, both 2D
  and 3D.

Click here to read more about the Mimics Z
Software.
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Sample Parts
To see different applications and sample parts,
click on this link then on the left hand side of
the screen click on the different applications
you'd like to view samples of.
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Material System

• Powder
• Starch
• Plaster
• Z-cast
• Sugar Based Binder
• Many other advanced materials can be used to make
  different qualities of products.

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Material System cont.

• High performance composites can be used to make
  high quality color parts.
• Other materials can be added to give the part
  plastic or rubber-like properties.
• For Investment casting and Direct casting other
  materials can be added to make a good casting.

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How it Works

• The Z510 is essentially just like a desktop
  printer.
• It uses print heads to inject binder onto a layer
  of powder on the powder bed below it. There are
  two separate beds, one for powder and one for the
  work piece.
• After a layer is finished, the bed lowers and a
  new layer of powder is spread and the process
  begins again.

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How it Works continued.

• When the part has solidified the loose powder is
  vacuumed away and the finished part is removed
  from the machine.
• Piece is supported by powder so it has no
  supports and can be machine to remove rough stair
  steps if any occur.

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How it Works continued..
Click here to view the 7 Steps to create amazing
prototypes with the ZPrinter450.
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Z Corps 3D Printer

• Powder and Binder system
• Full color functionality
• 10" x 14" x 8 Build area
• Layer Thickness .0035 to .008
• Prints 2 layers/min color 6/min monochrome

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Z 510 Technology Advantages

• Full color system
• Quickest build times
• Lowest cost materials
• Large range of materials capabilities
• Many post processing capabilities
• Easy file input
• Strength

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Downsides / Problems

• Continuous maintenance
• Expensive maintenance agreement
• Expensive hp print heads every time you realign

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Z 510 Color system FEA Ready

• Any vrml, ply, or stl file that contains color
  components will upload and print in full color.
• Color FEA files print to easily enhance
  communication among project teams and aid in the
  discovery of design flaws early in the design
  cycle.
• Z 510 is capable of full color

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Z 510 Print Times

• Z Corps 3D Printers are the fastest RPMs on the
  market
• Cuts design time
• Rapid tooling capabilities
• Cuts tooling cost
• Its just awesome

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Post Processing Capabilities

• Tooling for Foundry Z MAX epoxy
• Elastomeric Parts - Flexible Qualities of rubber
• Z CAST - Refractory based non-ferrous mold
  material
• Investment cast parts
• Z KOTE - Snap fit parts
• Electroplated parts
• RTV molding

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References

• Z Corporation website (www.zcorp.com)