Spectrum Z™510 3D Printer Hardware Manual
Post-Processing the Part
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Label disposal materials.
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Wear dust mask when sanding finished parts.
General Application Notes
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Part should be fully dried before applying resin. Resin reacts with water and produces heat. If the
part is not dried, it will heat up the part and produce gas that may be an irritant to the mucous
membranes.
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Material can be brushed, dipped or dripped.
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Material will penetrate between 0.08 - 0.12 inches (2-3 mm).
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Do not over apply the material, as it will pool off the part during cure cycle.
Curing Information
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The part should be placed on a non-stick material (wax paper, Teflon, etc.) to prevent it from
adhering to the surface it is sitting on while curing.
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Wear gloves when handling the parts to avoid contact with uncured resin.
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Parts will attain full strength in two minutes.
Tips
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Always infiltrate the most delicate features of the part first. Z-Bond resin gives almost immediate
strength to the area of the part that has been infiltrated. As you handle the areas of the part that
have been infiltrated it will be less likely to break it.
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Try to avoid infiltrating the part by applying Z-Bond resin from spot to spot. Pick a good starting
place hold that area upward relative to the rest of the part. With your free hand, place the tip of the
Z-Bond bottle against the part and allow the cyanoacrylate (CA) to flow from the bottle. It is impor-
tant that the CA flows at a uniform rate making it easier for you the judge how quickly it will flow
from the tip of the bottle before it wicks into the part. By seeing how quickly it wicks into the part
you will be able to judge where and how quickly to move the tip of the bottle while applying the CA,
being sure not to apply the CA to the same place more than once.
7.6.3
Using Z-Max™ Epoxy
A
Z-Max Epoxy User Guide
is also available on the 3DP User website. For more information on the uses of
Z-Max epoxy, please logon to our website.
Safety Precautions
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Wear lab coat, gloves (we recommend PVC Examination Gloves), face shield or goggles. Face
shield is required if spraying. Apply in ventilated hood.
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Use specialized containers recommended for dispensing and application. A system for avoiding
spills includes: Catch pan, waxed paper, or plastic drop cloth.
