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5.0 Inltration

Infiltration is the process of applying a liquid resin to a printed part to provide strength and specific properties. Our infiltration

systems have been specifically formulated to effectively penetrate the part. The lower viscosity of our infiltrants allows the resin

to soak into the porous surface without leaving a thick film on the top surface.

Z Corp’s infiltrant line is divided into three categories, Concept Modeling, Functional and Specialty. Each infiltrant is designed to

offer specific properties.

Figure 17: Infiltration Diagram

Infiltrant Guide

Product Description Application

Method

Color Mix Ratio Penetration

Depth (mm)

Working

time

Cure Time @

70°F/21°C

Cure Time @

160°F/71°C

Concept Modeling

Z-Bond 101

Premium

Instant Cure Dip

Drizzle

Clear - 0.5-3 - 5-10 min -

Z-Bond 90

Economy

Instant Cure Dip

Drizzle

Clear - 0.5-3 - 15-30 min -

Paraplast

X-TRA Wax

Seal & protect

Low strength

Dip

ZW3, ZW4

Clear - Up to 100% - 15-30 min

Cool down

Water Cure Chemical-free

Low strength

Mist

Dip

Clear - Up to 100% - Variable Variable

Functional

Z-Max

High Strength

Maximum Strength

Heat resistant

Brush

Spray

Slightly

yellow

100:37

by weight

5-10 35 min 24 h 2 h

Specialty

Por-A-Mold

Elastomer

Tough

Flexible

Brush Slightly

yellow

1:1

by volume

2-5 15 min 24 h -

Z-Bond 11

Investment Casting

Instant Cure

For zp14 only

Dip

Drizzle

Clear - 2-3 - 15-30 min -

Notes:

Working time is the time during which the resin can be applied, before the curing reaction starts.

Cure time is the point in time when the infiltrated part is cured and has achieved full strength.

ZW3 and ZW4 are waxers available from Z Corporation authorized resellers.

The diagram below illustrates the open matrix of green printed Z

Corp. parts. In the second drawing, the infiltrant is represented

as the yellow coating applied to the surface of the matrix. Finally,

the third diagram shows how the infiltrant is drawn into the part,

sealing the surface area and improving the appearance and

strength of the part.

The graph below shows the flexural strength of all the

powders relative to each infiltrant option. The flexural test

measures the force required to bend a test specimen.

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