What is Z-Corp 3D Printing?
Find Providers For Z-Corp 3D PrintingBeautiful, multi-color models can be created by Z-Corp printers at moderate prices.
Z Corporation's printers can quickly create multi-color models at low prices.
How It Works
Z Corporation's 3D Printing system is an additive manufacturing process. The machine builds up layer upon layer of the 3D model, starting
with the bottom layer. After some hours have passed, the model is finished.
Like the Selective Lasering Sintering process, the ZPrinting process has a bed of powder with a build tray inside. A moveable injket block sprays fine droplets of binder and ink to define the shape of each layer. The material used feels somewhat like a fine sand, which can be fragile unless an optional infiltration process is used. After each layer is finished, the tray drops so that the machine can begin the next layer.
Multi-Color Models
Most 3D printers can only do one or two colors during a build. ZPrinters can print almost any color imaginable on the surface
of each model, including text labels.
No Support Needed
One great benefit of ZPrinting is that is does not require support structures to support overhanging features during printing.
This is because the bed of powder supports the model at all times.
Most 3D printing processes require some form of support material, which adds to the cost and cleanup time.
- Rapid Prototypes
- Architectural Models
- Production Parts
Example quotes for a 2-inch sphere:
| Process | Qty 1 | Qty 10 |
|---|---|---|
| SLA | $376 each | $109 each |
| SLS | $501 each | $121 each |
| FDM | $182 each | $154 each |
| PolyJet | $479 each | $139 each |
| Z-Corp | $69* each | $69* each *Note: Slow 10-day delivery |
| Machined Plastic | $458 each | $139 each |
| Urethane Castings | N/A | $120 each |
For More Information
ZCorp.com
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