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Spectrum Z510 Color Printer - Technical Details

CETL's Spectrum Z510 Full Color System produces high-definition, full-color prototypes quickly and affordably. The Z-510's 10" x 14" x 8" high build box and the fastest build rate of any rapid prototyping machine, allow fabrication of full color models in the shortest possible time. Color models communicate more information than any other type of rapid prototype, providing you with a strategic advantage in product development.

System Features:

  • Build Speed: 2 layers per minute 
  • Build Size: 10" x 14" x 8"
    (254 x 356 x 203 mm) 
  • Layer Thickness: User selectable at the time of printing; 0.0035"-0.008" (.089-.203 mm) 

Materials Available:

  • Material Options: High performance composite
  • Infiltrant Options: Z-Bond & xlaForm epoxy
EXAMPLE PARTS
 
ARCHITECTURAL MODELS
The Z510 is ideally suited for preparation of high definition architectural models. This condominium model was built as a single print job. However, the site model was too big to be built as one job, so needed to be built in sections. The hole on the side is for alignment.
A factory-type architectural model is shown to the right. The colored bands are applied as jpg images created in an image processing program using Z-Corp's Z-Print software.
This apartment building was modeled in SolidWorks. Colors were added to the solid model in the modeling software, including the jpg map of the roof shingles. If you would like to see how this model was created, see this link.
 
ANATOMICAL MODELS
Anatomical models. The skull on the left has been infiltrated with xlaForm, while the dinosauer skull was infiltrated with Z-Bond. The Z-Bond doesn't darken the model, but the xlaForm is much stronger.
 
TOOLING
Below is an example of rapid tooling. This fixture was built on the Z510 and used without infiltration to hold a pre-bent pipe in place for precise positional welding. By bolting the two fixture parts together with the pipe in place inside the tank, the proper angular positioning and spacing from the side wall was maintained during welding.
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