ZCorp Z310+ - Revision history

Ezrec: /* Low Binder Flow */

2016-10-28T02:27:25Z

Low Binder Flow

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	* If you can push binder via the binder flush kit, but pulling binder is difficult:		* If you can push binder via the binder flush kit, but pulling binder is difficult:
	** Check/replace the quick-fit ~~connector~~ on the back of the fast axis.		** Check/replace the quick-fit connectors on the back of the fast axis.
			*** CPC Part Numbers SMFD01 and SMMPM01
	** Check/replace the quick-fit connector to the binder tank		** Check/replace the quick-fit connector to the binder tank
			*** CPC Part Numbers PMCD1602 and PMCD2302
	** Check/replace the filter unit behind the binder tank		** Check/replace the filter unit behind the binder tank
	* If pushing/pulling binder is equally difficult:		* If pushing/pulling binder is equally difficult:

Ezrec: /* Procedure */

2016-07-31T02:49:36Z

Procedure

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	** Optional: air-dry for 2 hours, followed by drying in a 70C oven for 4 hours.		** Optional: air-dry for 2 hours, followed by drying in a 70C oven for 4 hours.

	[https://~~github~~.com/~~Alexia/mediawiki-embedvideo/archive/v2.2.8.zip~~ YouTube video of destructive testing of the resultant part]		[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g78YgEdzeeE YouTube video of destructive testing of the resultant part]

Ezrec: /* Powder Theory */

2016-05-11T02:23:41Z

Powder Theory

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	* A 'bulk' insoluble material which does not change size when wetted (like the gravel in cement)		* A 'bulk' insoluble material which does not change size when wetted (like the gravel in cement)
	* A binder soluble adhesive, which ~~prevents~~ the ~~layer from curling/cracking from surface tension~~.		* A binder soluble adhesive, which binds the bulk together.
	* A wicking agent, to decrease powder surface tension, and pull the binder into the layer from the surface		* A wicking agent, to decrease powder surface tension, and pull the binder into the layer from the surface
	* A hydroscopic agent, to prevent the binder from spreading by capillary action into the unprinted area.		* A hydroscopic agent, to prevent the binder from spreading by capillary action into the unprinted area.
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	\|+ Material Characteristics		\|+ Material Characteristics
	\|-		\|-
	! Material !! Bulk !! Adhesive !! Wicking !! Hydroscopic		! Material !! Bulk !! Adhesive !! Wicking !! Hydroscopic !! Comments
	\|-		\|-
	\| Sugar \|\| X \|\| - \|\| X \|\| -		\| Superfine Sugar \|\| Good \|\| Fair \|\| X \|\| - \|\| Stick to the spreader without a starch added.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Plaster \|\| X \|\| X \|\| - \|\| -		\| Plaster of Paris\|\| Strong\|\| Weak \|\| - \|\| - \|\| Excellent base, add maltodextrin and PVA to make DIY ZP-151
	\|-		\|-
	\| Corn Starch \|\| - \|\| - \|\| - \|\| X		\| Corn Starch \|\| Fair \|\| - \|\| - \|\| X \|\| Good for improving spreadability of sugar based powders
	\|-		\|-
	\| Maltodextrin \|\| - \|\| - \|\| - \|\| X		\| Maltodextrin \|\| - \|\| - \|\| - \|\| X \|\| Excellent hydroscopic agent
	\|-		\|-
	\| PVA Powder \|\| - \|\| X \|\| - \|\| -		\| PVA Powder \|\| - \|\| Strong \|\| - \|\| - \|\| Excellent adhesive for non-edibles
	\|-		\|-
	\| Meringue Powder \|\| - \|\| X \|\| - \|\| -		\| Meringue Powder \|\| - \|\| Good \|\| - \|\| - \|\| Good adhesive for edibles
			\|-
			\| Tapioca Powder \|\| Fair \|\| - \|\| X \|\| X \|\| Very easily spread, very absorbent
			\|-
			\| Wheat Flour \|\| Good \|\| - \|\| X \|\| X \|\| Good bulk material for edibles
	\|}		\|}

Ezrec: /* USG Hydrostone Super-X */

2016-03-23T13:00:49Z

USG Hydrostone Super-X

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	== USG Hydrostone Super-X ==		== USG Hydrostone Super-X ==

	USG Hydrostone Super-X is a fine ~~plaster~~ powder, with a light tan color. It has an extremely low 'mix consistiency' of 100 to 22, and is a very fast setting plaster.		USG Hydrostone Super-X is a fine gypsum powder, with a light tan color. It has an extremely low 'mix consistiency' of 100 to 22, and is a very fast setting plaster.

			'''WARNING:''' As USG Hydrostone contains powdered silica, extreme care must be taken with dust management, as exposure to powdered silica can lead to untreatable '''siliconosis'''.

	=== What Works ===		=== What Works ===

Ezrec: /* Printhead Commissioning Procedure */

2016-03-06T05:46:49Z

Printhead Commissioning Procedure

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	# Install a new HP10 printhead		# Install a new HP10 printhead
	# Press the 'online' button		# Press the 'online' button
	# Print a ~~10x10x10mm cube~~ to flush the printhead with the dye-based ink, and transition to sake binder		# Print a 100x100x20mm block to flush the printhead with the dye-based ink, and transition to sake binder

	= ZP150 Infiltration/Finishing Techniques =		= ZP150 Infiltration/Finishing Techniques =

Ezrec: /* Printhead Commissioning Procedure */

2016-03-06T05:46:11Z

Printhead Commissioning Procedure

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	# Install a new HP10 printhead		# Install a new HP10 printhead
	# Press the 'online' button		# Press the 'online' button
	# Print a ~~100mm~~ cube to flush the printhead with the dye-based ink, and transition to sake binder		# Print a 10x10x10mm cube to flush the printhead with the dye-based ink, and transition to sake binder

	= ZP150 Infiltration/Finishing Techniques =		= ZP150 Infiltration/Finishing Techniques =

Ezrec: /* Hydrostone 12:1:1:1 */

2016-03-03T15:07:28Z

Hydrostone 12:1:1:1

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	==== Hydrostone 12:1:1:1 ====		==== Hydrostone 12:1:1:1 ====

	Binder setting: ZP-~~150~~		Binder setting: ZP-140

	* 12 units Hydrostone Super-X		* 12 units Hydrostone Super-X
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	Very good spread, with no "roller drag" on the freshly printed layer.		Very good spread, with no "roller drag" on the freshly printed layer.

	~~Very weak~~ after 1 hour~~, but very good green strength after 6 hours~~ in the bed.		Good green strength after 1 hour in the bed.

	A low~~, but present,~~ amount of clumping of unprinted powder around the finished part.		A very low amount of clumping of unprinted powder around the finished part, typically in inner cavities.

	Very little dimensional bleed.		Very little dimensional bleed.

Ezrec: /* USG Hydrostone Super-X */

2016-03-02T15:38:49Z

USG Hydrostone Super-X

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 Very little dimensional bleed.
 === What Doesn't ===
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 Part was not removable, after even 6 hours. All moisture wicked into the unprinted powder, leaving the printed part without sufficient moisture to slake.
 ==== Hydrostone 36:4:1:3 ====
-Binder setting: ZP-150
+Binder setting: ZB56/ZP102
 * 36 units Hydrostone Super-X
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 Very little dimensional bleed.
 = Maintenance =

Ezrec: /* Powder Theory */

2016-03-02T15:27:23Z

Powder Theory

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	\|-		\|-
	\| Sugar \|\| X \|\| - \|\| X \|\| -		\| Sugar \|\| X \|\| - \|\| X \|\| -
			\|-
			\| Plaster \|\| X \|\| X \|\| - \|\| -
	\|-		\|-
	\| Corn Starch \|\| - \|\| - \|\| - \|\| X		\| Corn Starch \|\| - \|\| - \|\| - \|\| X
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	\| Maltodextrin \|\| - \|\| - \|\| - \|\| X		\| Maltodextrin \|\| - \|\| - \|\| - \|\| X
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Plaster~~ \|\| X \|\| X \|\| - \|\| -		\| PVA Powder \|\| - \|\| X \|\| - \|\| -
			\|-
			\| Meringue Powder \|\| - \|\| X \|\| - \|\| -
	\|}		\|}

Ezrec: /* Materials */

2016-03-02T15:26:18Z

Materials

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 File:ZCorp_Z310+_sake_corrected.jpg|Diluting the binder with more sake resolved the issue.
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 == ZP-150 ==