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Builder's Zone Project Requirements And Understanding Model Building Model Finishing Model Styles FAQ's Interactive Dynamic 3D CAD Model Get A QuickQuote! Model Building The “3D Print” of your property is available in several different core technology options listed below. Click on 'show me' for more details, or contact a QuickArc Sales Manager for help deciding which technology would be the best choice for your project. Powder Printing (show me) Equipment Info and Specs: Z-Corp Spectrum Z510 System Build Size: 10" x 14" x 8" Material: Plastic Powder that produces a textured look and feel. How does it work?   There are two chambers within the Z Corp printer. A feed chamber filled with the powder on the left, and a build chamber where the actual part is made on the right.   The build chamber drops slightly while the feed chamber lifts slightly.   A roller spreads a fine layer of powder across the build side.   The inkjet printer head sprays a binding liquid on the cross-section of the part where it solidifies the powder.   The roller returns to the powder chamber where it lifts as the build chamber drops and the process of spreading a layer of powder and spraying the binding liquid repeats.   This is done until the part is complete. Detail ¶¶¶¶ Strength ¶¶¶¶ Cost ¶¶ Solid Laser Printing (show me) Equipment Info and Specs: 3D Systems Viper Pro Build Size: 25.6” x 29.5” x 21.65” Material: Liquid Plastic that produces a smooth look and feel. How does it work?   CAD data of the model is first sliced into very thin cross sections.   A laser beam of ultraviolet light is then focused onto the surface of a vat of liquid photopolymer.   The laser traces a cross section of the part, turning a thin layer of the liquid plastic to solid.   The cross section is lowered and recoated with liquid photopolymer and the laser traces the next slice on top of the previous one.   The process continues layer by layer until the part is complete. Detail ¶¶¶¶¶ Strength ¶¶¶¶ Cost ¶¶¶ Plastic Extrusion Printing (show me) Equipment Info and Specs: Stratasys Maxum Build Size: 24" x 20" x 24" Material: ABS Plastic that produces a semi smooth look and feel. How does it work?   CAD data of the model is first sliced into very thin cross sections.   A filament of plastic is melted then extruded into the build space, one layer at a time.   Support structures are automatically placed in key locations.   The cross section is lowered and retraced with the Plastic extrusion.   The process continues layer by layer until the part is complete. Detail ¶¶¶¶ Strength ¶¶¶¶¶ Cost ¶¶¶