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3D Systems CubePro Original Instructions Manual

3D Systems CubePro Original Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 CubePro ™ Desktop 3D Printer Flex Printing Best Practices Original Instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Copyright .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    3D Systems, Inc . Cubify, and the 3D Systems logo are registered trademarks of 3D Systems, Inc . CubePro is a trademark of 3D Systems, Inc . Use of the Cubify .com website constitutes acceptance of its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy .

  • Page 4: Limitation Of Liability

    THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY PROVIDED FOR THE CUBEPRO 3D PRINTER . TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, 3D SYSTEMS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES FOR THE CUBEPRO 3D PRINTER AND EACH OF ITS COMPONENTS, WHETHER THOSE WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR INTENDED OR PARTICULAR PURPOSES .

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    OTHER COMPONENTS INSIDE THE PRINT CHAMBER MAY BE HOT . To ensure safety, please exercise caution when operating your CubePro . Read and follow all safety precautions as outlined in this user guide . Be careful when operating your CubePro to ensure proper printing and be mindful of and avoid hot surfaces .

  • Page 6: Inf Printing Best Practices

    . (Ex . If the cartridge bays have ABS material cartridges installed, print the ABS Level Gap calibration file.) These files are available at www .cubify .com/cubepro/activate. The Level Gap Calibration files are available from the Calibration Files download link in the Free Files section of the web page .

  • Page 7: Important

    Z-Gap - The Z-Gap is the distance between the print pad and the print jet nozzles . The Z-Gap should always be checked and adjusted first before the Level Gap. Important If either ABS or PLA materials are used to check nozzle level, the gap must be checked with the nylon single nozzle Level_Gap file. •...

  • Page 8: Printing The Level Nozzle Calibration File

    Printing The Level Nozzle Calibration File NOTE: Ensure the print pad is completely clean from glue and printed parts before beginning this procedure . Download the calibration files from www .cubify .com/cubepro/activate . Unzip the files to your USB mass storage device.

  • Page 9: Compare Print Jet Z-Gaps

    Compare Print Jet Z-Gaps Inspect the Z-Gap readings for each print jet . If any of the print jets have an incorrect Z-gap, they will need to be leveled again . NOTE: The Closed Z-Gap (A) and the Open Z-Gap (B) are two different measurements but should be read together.
  • Page 10 Incorrect Closed Z-Gap If there is a gap (B) between the Closed Z-Gap bars (C) and the baseline (A), that print jet is too high and should be adjusted . Once it has been adjusted, print the calibration file again to verify that the print jets are level. Correct Open Z-Gap If there is a gap (B) between the Open Z-Gap bars (C) and the baseline (A) and there is no gap between the Closed Z-Gap bars and the baseline, that...

  • Page 11: Leveling The Print Jet Nozzles

    Leveling The Print Jet Nozzles Tools Needed • T10 Torx Driver Level The Print Jets SHOCK WARNING: EXERCISE CAUTION WHENEVER YOU ARE NEAR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS . WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THESE COMPONENTS, ENSURE YOU ARE WEARING A WELL-GROUNDED ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) STRAP . ESD PROTECTION IS REQUIRED . WARNING: NEVER PULL ON WIRES TO DISCONNECT THE CONNECTORS .
  • Page 12 Press the X and Y adjustment arrows until print jet 2 is closely aligned above the front print pad adjustment knob . NOTE: The red line in the illustration demonstrates an approximate alignment of print jet 2 and the front print pad adjustment knob .
  • Page 13 12 . Holding on to the extruder carriage assembly, gently position it over the jet wiper assembly . View From Top Front Back 13 . Verify the wiper blade meets the tapered portion (A) of the print jet nozzle . If it does, the jet wiper is properly adjusted .

  • Page 14: Glue

    GLUE Using Cube Glue is always recommended for printing, especially for areas of the print pad where INF prints . Ensure that glue is applied to the print pad in an area that is larger than the base of your part .

  • Page 15: Printing With Supports

    Flex parts may warp when they contain large, flat, overhanging features or long rectangular, round beams. For best printing results, add supports to your build file. CubePro software provides three (3) options for adding supports: • INF, PLA or Flex Supports •...

  • Page 16: Optimal Surface Quality

    Verify the part in the software after it has been built to confirm that the support angle is correct. OPTIMAL SURFACE QUALITY Use the diamond hatch option to achieve the optimal surface quality from flat upper surfaces.
  • Page 17 Organic shapes, slight overhangs or tall parts may be susceptible to moving during the print process . It is recommended that the number of outer walls is increased using the Advanced menu .

  • Page 18: Cleaning The Nozzle Tip

    CLEANING THE NOZZLE TIP Excessive builduip on the nozzle tip can lead to poor part quality . Remove the excessive buildup prior to starting your print . Heat the nozzle to 100°C and use needle nose pliers to carefully scrape away buildup .

  • Page 19: Multi-Material Parts

    MULTI-MATERIAL PARTS PLA/Flex PLA and Flex surfaces will not adhere to each other . When designing parts with these to materials, ensure the mating surfaces are interlocked to ensure a successful print . Print Sample The following renderings illustrate a PLA/Flex print . •...

  • Page 20: Nylon/Flex

    Nylon/Flex Nylon is compatible with Flex when printing multi-material parts . • Nylon and Flex surfaces will adhere together . Mating surfaces do not need to be interlocked . • To ensure proper adhesion, the level gap must be calibrated properly . •...
  • Page 21 3D Systems, Inc . 333 Three D Systems Circle | Rock Hill, SC 29730 | USA www .3dsystems .com ©2016 3D Systems, Inc . All rights reserved . PN: 30-0206 Rev . A...

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