Spectrum Z™510 3D Printer Hardware Manual
Post-Processing the Part
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7.6.1
Using Paraplast X-TRA Wax
Paraplast X-TRA is a low viscosity, general purpose, infiltration wax formulated to melt at very low temper-
atures (122
°
F or 50
°
C) and strengthen parts. This material cures rapidly and enhances the vibrancy of
color parts. Paraplast is available in a case of eight 2.2 lb. (1 kilogram) bag of chips. Paraplast X-TRA Wax
can be used in both the
ZW3 and ZW4 Waxers
. Read the
Paraplast X-TRA Wax User Guide
to learn more.
Safety Precautions
•
Liquid wax is hot and may cause burns. Follow all manufacturer recommended safety precautions
for your dip tank prior to use.
•
Wear gloves when handling hot parts.
General Application Notes
•
Parts should be dried in an oven at 100
°
F (38
°
C) prior to infiltrating with wax for deeper wax pen-
etration.
•
If the part is bulky, you may preheat it at 150
°
F (66
°
C) for up to 30 minutes.
•
Soak part in liquid wax tank (follow all tank manufacturer's instructions).
•
Remove infiltrated part from dip tank.
•
Place part in an oven at 150
°
F (66
°
C) until the wax has penetrated or melted off your part (usu-
ally around 15 minutes).
•
Be aware that these are simple guidelines. Your specific applications may require additional steps.
Curing Information
•
Allow your parts to cool after removal from the oven until the part is no longer warm to the touch.
7.6.2
Using Z-Bond™ Cyanoacrylate
Z-Bond cyanoacrylate is an extremely fast setting, low viscosity, general-purpose infiltration resin. This
resin is designed to rapidly strengthen parts. Z-Bond is a one part, user-friendly, no-odor, non-blooming
resin that may eliminate the need for special ventilation. This resin is easily sanded and enhances the
vibrancy of color parts. Z-Bond 100 is available in several quantities in both bottle and spray forms. Read
the
Z-Bond User Guide
to learn more.
Safety Precautions
•
Do not use or handle this product until the
Material Safety Data Sheet
has been read and under-
stood.
•
Wear lab coat, gloves (we recommend Nitrile Examination Gloves), face shield or goggles. Face
shield is required if spraying. Apply in ventilated hood.
•
Specialized containers recommended for dispensing and application. System for avoiding spills:
Catch pan, waxed paper, or plastic drop cloth.
