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The CETL uses a Z-Corp 310 3D printer. This printer
is capable of creating parts using plaster, starch or a refractory material.
The parts can exhibit a variety of properties, depending on the build
material and infiltrant used. The printer build size is 8"x10"x8"
high, but larger parts can be made by bonding smaller sub-parts together. |
Click on the table above to see the range of build
materials, the infiltrants used, and the typical applications and properties
available from parts made on the Z-printer. |
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Example of a heavy sheet metal part used for visualization
and fit testing. |
Example of an elastic part printed on the Z310. The
part is printed using a starch material that acts as a skeleton, giving
the part its shape. The part is then infiltrated with an elastic epoxy.
After curing the epoxy, the starch skeleton is deformed to break the particle
network and the elastic properties of the epoxy dominate. |
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Example of a large part assembled from 6 smaller parts. The overall
plan dimensions of the assembly are ~27"x12.5".
Click on either image for a larger picture.
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Another example of a large part assembled
from 4 smaller parts. The total length of the assembled part is ~38".
The bosses shown at the ends of the smaller parts were added iin SolidWorks
to assist in alignment of the components during assembly. |
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An example Z-printed mold and the resultant casting
is shown above. By using this process, draft and parting lines are no
longer issues. This mold is split to allow removal of the unbonded refractory
material. |
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The CETL has access to a Stratasys Dimension FDM printer.
The build size is ~8"x8"x12" high and parts are made of
ABS filament. |
Above are examples of parts that can be made on the
Stratasys Dimension FDM printer. |
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January 13, 2006 |
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