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5.3.3 Combination
Method
The combination method is slightly more process oriented
and is not represented in the context of this document. Users
familiar with the conventional sand casting process that
incorporates the use of a pattern will find this technique to be
desirable using ZCast. The primary advantage of the
Combination Method is that a significant number of
components can be manufactured using this technique. A
tutorial can be provided upon request to your Z Corp.
account representative.
5.4 Printing Your Model
Setting up your build using ZCast is the same as using other
Z Corp. powders. Use the ZPrint software to optimize
placement of your parts to be printed. Be mindful that round
objects are stronger printed in the X-Y plane. Use the
make
fixture
command to support unsupported hanging features.
ZCast is denser than the zp10, zp100 and zp200 series
products and therefore requires
no tamping
.
5.5 Conclusion
In summary, whichever method you choose to implement,
the basic steps remain the same using ZCast as shown in
figure 5a.
Figure 5: Steps involved in
using ZCast
