Functional Testing

Z Corp. parts can be used for functional testing of new design concepts in a variety of industries, particularly the automotive and aerospace sectors. 

Strong Parts

Z Corp. parts can be easily infiltrated with the Z-Max epoxy to dramatically increase their strength, temperature resistance and humidity resistance. The added strength of the parts gives them the ability to be machined, drilled and tapped allowing the parts to be assembled with manufactured parts. The functional prototype parts can then be used for:

• Wind tunnel testing
• Form and fit testing
• Airflow testing

Investment Casting

In addition to producing parts in composite plaster, you can use Z Corp. 3D printers to create functional urethane parts & plastic parts. The process involves printing plaster-based molds directly, or printing plaster-based patterns with mold boxes to produce silicone rubber/urethane rubber molds. Advantages:

• Faster than traditional pattern & mold-making processes
• Print directly from CAD data
• Accelerate the design process

Our investment casting material can be used to quickly fabricate parts that can be dipped in wax to produce investment casting patterns. The material consists of a mix of cellulose, specialty fibers, and other additives that combine to provide an accurate part while maximizing the absorption of wax and minimizing residue during the burn-out process.