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High-definition, low-cost, full-color 3D printing that is truly RAPID Prototyping.

With its line of 3D printers, Z Corporation takes the next step in Rapid Prototyping (RP), offering full-color 3D models in a matter of hours, not days, and at a cost per cubic inch that is far below any other system on the market. When success depends upon quickly and effectively communicating ideas to finalize a design, imagine what high-speed, full-color 3D Printing can do to shrink the design cycle and reduce time to market.

Designed to run cleanly and quietly in an office environment, communicating in 3D is now as quick and easy as sending your file over a network to a Z Corp printer.  

FAQ
What is a Z Corp. 3D Printer?
Z Corp. 3D Printers set the standard for fast, affordable, color 3D printing. The printers create real physical models direction from CAD and other digital data. The prototypes can be used for design review, mock-ups for form and fit testing and patterns for casting applications. The use of prototypes allows product developers to win new business, develop better products and improve production planning.

How does the 3D Printing technology work??
Z Corp. 3D Printers use a powder-binder technology invented at and patented by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to create parts directly from digital data. First, the 3D Printer spreads a thin layer of powder. Second, an ink-jet print head prints a binder in the cross-section of the part being created. Next, the build piston drops down, making room for the next layer, and the process is repeated. Once the part is finished, it is surrounded and supported by loose powder, which is then shaken loose from the finished part.

What are Z Corp.'s customers using the 3D Printers for?
Z Corporation has over 3000 customers in a range of industries including automotive, footwear, consumer products, consumer electronics, packaging and education. Customers include Sony, Fisher-Price, NASA, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Adidas, Ford, and Disney. Z Corp. parts are used as appearance prototypes for design review and a variety of secondary applications including patterns for casting applications, mock-ups for form and fit testing and prototypes to collect market feedback. In addition, Z Corp. parts can be drilled, tapped, sanded and painted, and electroplated to replicate the look and feel of the final product.

How much training is required to use a Z Corp. 3D Printer?
Z Corp. Printers are safe and easy to operate. Installation and training typically takes one day and is conducted by an authorized Z Corp. service technician. In addition, the System comes with a complete user manual and software guide.

What are the key advantages of the Z Corp. System?
Speed. A high throughput 3D Printer that saves both time and labor by providing one of the fastest model production times available. The speed of the Z Corp. System reduces the time it takes to create a part from one day to a few hours. Low Cost. A low cost per printed part to support the needs of businesses of all sizes within budgetary constraints. The cost per printed part is a fraction of other rapid prototyping technologies, so you can produce a handheld part for about $10 in material costs. Color. Z Corporation's 3D Printers can create parts from a full 24-bit palette of colors, resulting in multi-color prototypes. Full-color 3D printing accurately reflects design data including part labeling, feature coloring and texture mapping.

How much do the materials cost?
Powder, binder and print heads are consumed in the part printing process. The strength of the part may be enhanced using a range of infiltrants available, so the material cost will vary slightly depending upon geometry, part size and infiltrant used. Regardless, the cost per cubic inch for a Z Corp part is far less than for any other RP system and the unused powder from a build run can be fully recycled for future builds.

Are Z Corp‘s 3D printers suitable for an office environment?
Yes, the printers operates cleanly and quietly, making them suitable for an office environment. Many of our customers operate the 3D Printer in an office environment, allowing easy access for a team of engineers.

Are the materials recyclable?
Yes, the unused powder can be recycled, further reducing the cost to print a part.

How strong are the parts?
The parts can be given added strength and different material properties depending on the needs of the customer. When parts first come out of the Printer, they can be handled carefully and examined. If you want added strength and durability, the parts can be infiltrated with a variety of materials.

What types of materials are available for infiltrating Z Corp. parts?
Once the part has been printed, it is about 50% porous and can be infiltrated to produce a range of material properties. Infiltrant options include a variety of waxes, urethanes and resins, depending on the desired part characteristics.

What is the ZCast process?
The ZCast process involves directly casting metals in molds printed on Z Corporation‘s line of 3D Printers. We are offering the ability to directly print the mold cavity or mold inserts. Traditionally, these molds need to be created by first producing a pattern (or pattern set) which would then be used to create the molds. In the case of sand casting, a set of patterns is used to create the impressions in the sand. In the case of investment casting, wax patterns are needed to then create a ceramic mold. With the ZCast process, we are offering the option to skip the pattern step.

What metals can be cast?
ZCast 500 allows casting of aluminum and other lower temperature non-ferrous metals like zinc and magnesium.

What is the tolerance and surface finish that can be achieved with the ZCast process?
Customer parts produced have yield results that mimic traditional sand casting finishes and tolerances.

Can I machine the castings produced?
Yes. The cast metal part will have similar metallurgical characteristics as metal parts made using conventional casting methods.

What type of support and service does AGS offer for the Z Corp line of 3D Printers?
We recommend our service contract, which includes parts and labor during the life of the service contract. Phone support is also available from Z Corporation Monday to Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EST by calling 1-877-88-ZCORP (1-877-889-2677).




CONTACT US
AGS, Inc. 10931 Jollyville Road Suite 100 Austin, TX 78759, USA TEL (888) 508-3503 FAX (888) 508-3503 Email: sales@agsrp.com
PRODUCTS
Z Corporation‘s revolutionary printers create 3D physical models from CAD data in less time and for less money than any other RP system available. Designed to run in an office environment, the Z Corp printers are invaluable in the iterative design process, providing both visual and ergonomic information for Concept Modeling, Form and Fit Testing, Finite Element Analysis, Functional Testing, Metal Casting, and Presentation Models.

ZPrinter 310Plus
Fast and affordable 3D printing; the ZPrinter 310 Plus system is ideal for an educational or small office environment. Providing physical models directly from digital data through an easy to use interface, the ZPrinter® 310 Plus is the ideal entry-level rapid prototyping system. Build size 8" x 10" x 8", Build speed 2-4 layers per minute, Resolution 300 x 450 dpi, Equipment dimensions 29" x 34" x 43", MSRP: $19,900

ZPrinter450
The lowest price, full-color 3D printer available on the market, the ZPrinter® 450 creates brilliant color models with timesaving automation. The ZPrinter 450 is ideal for a wide variety of applications from product design, production prototyping and architectural concepts to education, healthcare and the arts. Build size 8" x 10" x 8", Build speed 2-4 layers per minute, Resolution 300x450 dpi, Equipment dimensions 48" x 31" x 55", MSRP $39,900

Spectrum Z 510
With its unique, 24-bit color 3D printing and enhanced accuracy, the Spectrum Z 510 is the flagship system in the Z Corp line. Color models communicate information more effectively than monochrome parts, and provide a significant advantage in product design and development. Build size 10" x 14" x 8", Build speed: 2 layers per minute, Resolution 600x450 dpi, Equipment dimensions 42" x 31" x 50", MSRP: $49,900*

Plastic Injection Molding	Die casting	Metal Extrusion	Plastic/Rubber Extrusion
Sheet Metal Fabrication	Stamping	Electronics	Packaging Design
Printing	Assembly	Machining	Shipping

Materials
Z Corporation offers a full range of material systems to satisfy a variety of modeling needs. Every material system offers the high speed printing and low material costs standard of Z Corp 3D Printers. In addition, all unused material is recyclable, further reducing material costs. High Performance Materials. Produces strong, high-definition parts, Materials of choice for beautiful, full-color parts, Superior surface finish, excellent feature resolution and exceptional part strength Casting Materials. Quickly fabricate parts that can be dipped in wax for investment casting with minimal residue during burnout, Create sand cast molds with good surface finish for non-ferrous metals Specialty Materials. Flex Parts - use an elastomeric infiltrant to create flexible, rubber-like parts


ABOUT US
AGS is a leader in prototyping and manufacturing solutions. As a Z Corp dealer with more than 16 years experience in Rapid Prototyping technologies, the AGS team offers a level of expertise and support that is second to none. From the initial sale through installation and use, AGS is a complete resource for the implementation of Z Corporation‘s 3D printing technology.