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Summary of Contents for Roland monoFab ARM-10
- Page 1 Printing Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Getting Started …………………………………………… 1 2. Preparations ……………………………………………… 2 3. Preparing 3D Data ……………………………………… 3 4. Creating monoFab Player AM Data …………………… 4 5. Preparing the ARM-10 ………………………………… 15 6. Printing ………………………………………………… 19... -
Page 3: Getting Started
1. Getting Started ■ What is layered projection technology? Layered projection technology is a technology that allows the creation of precise solid objects by hardening built-up layers of photo-curable resin using UV light. It makes it easy to create hard-to-cut shapes and models with undercuts. ■... -
Page 4: Preparations
2. Preparations ■ Printing process Creating data Preparing the ARM-10 Print ■ Items to prepare ARM-10 Liquid material vat Resin material Rubber gloves Protective eyewear Hexagonal wrench Paper towels Scales and measuring cup... -
Page 5: Preparing 3D Data
3. Preparing 3D Data ■ 3D data In this example, downloaded data is printed as a sample. Tips! Use CAD software or similar 3D modeling software to hollow out the 3D data you will use. (Hollow area indicated in red in image below.) Hollowing out dense sections of the object reduces the amount of resin required, which makes it easier for the printer to lift up the job and prevents the job from falling into the liquid material vat. -
Page 6: Creating Monofab Player Am Data
4. Creating monoFab Player AM Data 1. Start monoFab Player AM. 2. Import STL data. Click [Import] and select a file. In this example, the downloaded sample data "Funny_Horn_ARM.stl" has been imported. Data error are displayed using red lines or different colors When the model is selected, it is possible to configure settings. - Page 7 3. Heal error with the data using the Healing function. Select the "Layout" tab and click [Healing]. Click [OK] when you have finished. The data is corrected and the color of the problem areas changes If error with the data are not corrected... Correct the problem areas using CAD software or similar 3D modeling software.
- Page 8 4. Position the model. Set the angle, position, etc., of the model based on its shape. In this example, downloaded data is set. Change the angle (60°) On the "Layout" tab, select [Rotate], and set the orientation and angle. In this example, we have set an angle of 60° in the X axis. Click [Rotate]. Axis: X Angle: 60°...
- Page 9 Tips! Positioning the model Position the model by changing its orientation, angle, and position. 1. Changing orientation • Number of supports can be reduced, making finishing work easier. Parts extending upward do not require supports Supports Printing direction More supports Less supports 2.
- Page 10 3. Changing height • Corrects irregularities in platform and improves print quality. • Prevents model from being damaged when removed from platform after printing. Leave a gap of about 5mm Platform...
- Page 11 5. Generate the supports that connect the model to the platform. Select the "Supports" tab and click [Generate Supports]. 6. Check the supports. Select the "Print" tab, and click the [ ] (Cross Section View) button on the toolbar. Dragging the green frame displayed in the cross section area up and down (in the Z axis direction) lets you change the position of the cross section.
- Page 12 Tips! How to check supports The job will not print correctly if supports are not attached where they are needed. Check that supports are attached on parts that are not connected as shown below. Locations where supports are necessary Parts that look like "islands" Parts that do not have supports and appear to be floating in mid air...
- Page 13 7. Delete unnecessary supports. On the "Supports" tab, select "Add/delete support point", and click [Select point to delete]. 8. When you click a support point, a red cross appears. Select the points you want to delete, then click [Update supports]. Repeat the process and delete all the unnecessary supports. There are a lot of unnecessary supports in this data, so it is necessary to check from all directions and delete them.Green + marks indicate important points.
- Page 14 Supports Necessary supports differ according to the shape of the model. Refer to the model below as an example of which supports are necessary and which supports can be deleted. • Delete supports above the red line • Supports below the red line are necessary to support the model •...
- Page 15 9. Check the preview. Select the "Print" tab and click [Display Preview]. If the model doesn't look the way you want it to... The model may have an error. Correct the data using CAD software or similar 3D modeling software. Example of incorrect display...
- Page 16 Important points when creating data Tick 1. Hollow out data 2. Position model on an angle 3. Set height at 5mm 4. Check supports For more information, check the Tips! sections.
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Page 17: Preparing The Arm-10
5. Preparing the ARM-10 ■ Attaching the liquid material vat 1. Loosen the liquid material vat retaining screws. 2. Insert the liquid material vat. Check that there is no dirt or foreign matter in the liquid material vat. Push in the liquid material vat until its edge gently touches the shutter lever Liquid material vat... - Page 18 4. Loosen the liquid material vat retaining screws one turn. 5. Push in the liquid material vat all the way. Take care not to get fingers caught between the liquid ma- terial vat holder and the liquid material vat. Pressing the liquid material vat lowers the shutter lever Liquid material vat...
- Page 19 ■ Adjusting height (Z0) Always adjust the Z axis height after replacing the liquid material vat. There is no need to adjust it for every print job. 1. Using a hexagonal wrench, loosen the four Z0 adjustment screws. Loosen each screw so that around 2 mm of the shaft is visible, and check that it is possible to move the platform up and down by hand.
- Page 20 ■ Adding resin 1. Check the amount of resin required. Select the "Print" tab, and click the [ ] button. The estimated job volume is displayed. 2. Put on the rubber gloves and protective eyewear. 3. Using the estimated job volume as a guide, measure the resin and put it in the liquid material vat. Adjust the height of the ARM-10's legs before use.
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Page 21: Printing
6. Printing 1. Select the "Print" tab and click [Print]. Read the precautions and click [Yes]. Do not operate the PC during printing. During printing When printing finishes, click [OK]. - Page 22 Complete If printing is unsuccessful... • Reposition the model. (Change the orientation, angle, and position of the model.) • Check the position of the supports. (Are they in the right places?) • Make the supports thicker. Increase the number of supports. •...
- Page 24 Copyright © 2014 Roland DG Corporation • To ensure safe use, always read the instruction manual before using the product. • Except as permitted by law, unauthorized reproduction of this guidebook is forbidden. • Names of companies and products in this material are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective owners.