Metal Casting
Traditional casting methods require the production of a pattern
used to create the mold. The creation of the pattern adds time
and cost to the casting process, making it difficult for engineers
to obtain fast-turnaround metal prototypes.
The Challenge
Z Prototyping are capable of directly printing mold cavities
and inserts using ZCast powder, a plaster-ceramic composite appropriate
for metal casting. The molds are used in the casting of non-ferrous
metals.
Zcast technology provides:
· The ability to quickly prototype
metal parts by directly printing molds and mold inserts.
· The elimination of costly pattern and tool production for prototype
casting.
· A dramatic time and cost savings in the production of near-net shape
castings.
· A fast and inexpensive alternative for sand casting, die casting, and
investment casting. |
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Z Prototyping offers several material systems to satisfy a variety
of modeling needs. The different material options allow users to customize
the material properties for each application.
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