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Jun222009
ZCorp Gets Harder
Monday, June 22, 2009 | Share Article 
New material is now available from one of the most popular 3D printer manufacturers: ZCorp. They recently released zp150, a "premium composite build material" that can be used in their 450 and 650 3D printers. What is so interesting about this material?
- 40 percent increase in “green” strength for improved ease of use
- 40 percent increase in final strength of parts cured with Z-Bond 101
- Noticeable increase in richness of colors and brightness of whites
- 100 percent increase in strength of water-cured parts, an easy, clean process that finishes parts with a spritz of water
You can now obtain zp150 from your ZCorp reseller.
Via ZCorp
Reader Comments (2)
Hard? Ha! At PROTOFACTURING Our models can be literally as tough as nails. Using new Resin-X™ infiltrant in our finishing process produces parts that are mechanically tough. How tough? So durable, we printed a hammer and used it! www.protofacturing.com
We also have a hammer, the downfall to the process that to create it requires an additional step and a vacuum chamber. More labor and more capital results in high costs. 95% of models are created to be used at prototypes. The new ZP150 powder fulfills just that. It is much whiter than the previous powders and very fine. If you want a tougher part FDM, or a plated part will be the best bet. For more info you can always contact www.ems-usa.com, they can benchmark any part, any process, anywhere in the world.