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1. Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 01.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1.2 1.1 About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1.3 1.2 Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1.4 1.3 Useful Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1.5 1.4 What's Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1.6 1.5 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1.6.1 1.5.1 Description and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.1.7 1.7 Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.2 02.0 Safety Symbols & Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3 03.0 Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3.1 3.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.3.2 3.2 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.3.3 3.3 Ultraviolet (UV) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.4 04.0 Build Material Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.4.1 4.1 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.4.2 4.2 Health Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.4.4 4.4 Personal Protection Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.4.5 4.5 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.4.6 4.6 Spilled VisiJet® Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.4.7 4.7 Waste Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.4.8 4.8 Material Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.5 05.0 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.6 06.0 Familiarization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.6.1 6.1 System Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.7 07.0 Modeler Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.7.1 7.1 Power on Modeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.7.2 7.2 Add Cartridge and Install Build Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1.7.3 7.3 Install and Run ProJet™ 3-D Modeling Client Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1.7.4 7.4 Create STL File(s) to Build . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.7.6 7.6 Build Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
1.8 08.0 Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
1.8.1 8.1 Preview Build Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
1.8.2 8.2 Save a Build Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
1.8.3.1 8.3.1 Remove Build Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
1.8.4 8.4 Manage Build Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
1.8.4.1 8.4.1 Delete Build Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
1.8.4.2 8.4.2 Pause Build Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
1.8.4.3 8.4.3 Abort Build Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
1.8.8 8.8 Remove Part from Build Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
1.8.9 8.9 3D Modeling Batch Submission for Production Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
1.8.10 8.10 Shrink Compensation for ProJet VisiJet® Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
1.9 09.0 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
1.9.1 9.1 Cleaning Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
1.9.3 9.3 Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
1.9.4 9.4 Return Modeler for Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
1.10 10.0 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
1.10.1 10.1 Build Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
1.10.3 10.3 Status and Message Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
1.11.1 11.1 Communication Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
1.11.2 11.2 Head Maintenance Station Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
1.11.4 11.4 Material Quality Guarantee Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
1.11.5 11.5 Material Waste Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
1.11.6 11.6 Motion System Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
1.11.7 11.7 UV Subsystem Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
1.11.8 11.8 Vacuum Regulator Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
1.11.9 11.9 Power Outage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
1.12 12.0 Finishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
1.13 13.0 Projet™ Spare Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
1.13.1 13.1 Consumables and Replacement Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
1.14 14.0 Other Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
1.14.1 14.1 Parts Finisher User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
1.14.2 14.2 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    1.8.10 8.10 Shrink Compensation for ProJet VisiJet® Materials ....... . .
  • Page 2 1.14.3 14.3 Projet™ Quick Reference Guide ........

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.1 System Functions 07.0 Modeler Setup 7.1 Power on Modeler 7.2 Add Cartridge and Install Build Platform 7.3 Install and Run ProJet™ 3-D Modeling Client Software 7.4 Create STL File(s) to Build 7.5 Submit Test Build 7.6 Build Demo 08.0 Operations 8.10 Shrink Compensation for ProJet VisiJet®...

  • Page 4: Material Handling

    11.6 Motion System Errors 11.7 UV Subsystem Errors 11.8 Vacuum Regulator Errors 11.9 Power Outage 12.0 Finishing 13.0 Projet™ Spare Parts List 13.1 Consumables and Replacement Modules 14.0 Other Documents 14.1 Parts Finisher User Guide 14.2 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) 14.3 Projet™...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1.1 About this Guide This guide describes how to create finished parts using the ProJet™ 3-D Modeler. It also provides user's with an understanding of key features, system requirements, and operating procedures. Should additional questions arise, consult Section 11.0 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 6: Useful Documents

    Handling Guide. System Requirements: Provides electrical requirements prior to plugging in your modeler for operation. For more detailed facility requirements information, see the ProJet™ 3-D Modelers Facility Requirements Guide. Familiarization: Provides a brief description of the modeler system. Modeler Setup: Provides information on preparing the 3-D modeler for builds using the software, and how to send test and demo builds to the modeler from your computer.
  • Page 7 Now, hours can be saved by stacking parts and submitting single, long builds overnight and weekends. ProJet™ CPX3000plus features a 60% expanded high definition build envelope with up to 20% increased print speed. A new 20 micron high resolution option delivers exceptional wax patterns with smooth surface quality and fine feature detail in less time.

  • Page 8: Description And Definitions

    1.5.1 Description and Definitions Depending on the model of the ProJet 3000 3-D Production System, your system features different types of build styles to meet a variety of model making applications. Please refer to Features and Benefits that will describe your extended choices for your particular system.

  • Page 9: Packaging

    40,000,000 triangles. See Section 8.3 Submit a Build Job The new ProJet™ HD 3000plus production system introduces new enhancements including an expanded build envelope for the UHD build mode, the new XHD build mode and email notification.

  • Page 10: General

    Before using the modeler, your company should have a safety program in place. The safety program should: Label and point out hazardous equipment, materials, and procedures. Explain what to do in case of an emergency. Provide information about hazards of equipment and materials in the form of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). The MSDSs are provided with all materials supplied by 3D Systems.

  • Page 11: Build Material Safety

    To prevent eye injury, ultraviolet (UV) light inside the chamber will not operate when chamber door is open. When closed, the chamber door keeps UV radiation from escaping. The chamber door remains locked if build job is paused. 04.0 Build Material Safety Users of the modeler should be informed of potential hazards of part material prior to working with a modeler, or performing duties which may result in exposure to uncured part material, such as removal and disposal of bin liners and empty cartridges, or waste bag.

  • Page 12: Health Hazards

    To find out facility disposal requirements, contact a local waste disposal provider. (Local environmental regulatory agency should have a list of qualified providers.) You will need to give disposal service provider a copy of the part material MSDS / SDS, and possibly other forms included in the Appendix of your VisiJet®...

  • Page 13: Material Handling

    Exposure control The modeler has a variety of built-in engineering controls which are designed to prevent operator exposure. Do not try to change or disable these controls. Appropriate hygienic practices should be followed, including washing with soap and water before meals, breaks, smoking, applying cosmetics, using toilet facilities, and after work.

  • Page 14: Regulatory Information

    Because of the modeler's built in engineering controls, respiratory protection is not necessary during normal operation. A NIOSH-approved (or equivalent) dust mask is recommended when dry sanding cured material parts. 4.5 Regulatory Information Support material has no known regulatory requirements. In the U.S., uncured material is subject to special EPA disposal regulations and record-keeping requirements.

  • Page 15: Material Storage

    4.8 Material Storage BUILD MATERIAL SUPPORT MATERIAL Shelf life for HR200, SR200,MP200, DP200- 2 yr Shelf life for S100- 5 yr Shelf Life for CP200, CPX200- 5 yr Shelf Life for S200- 5 yr Climate - Cool, dry area with adequate ventilation Climate - Cool, dry area with adequate ventilation Temperature Range - 60°F (16°C) to 80°F (27°C) Temperature Range- 60°F (16°C)to 80°F (27°C)

  • Page 16: System Requirements

    Support ( white ) cartridges must be loaded in the left side feed slot. VisiJet part ( black ) cartridges must be loaded in the right side feed slot. Before removing a cartridge from protective polybag and before loading into modeler, inspect the cartridge for signs of damage or leakage. Do not load a damaged or leaking cartridge.
  • Page 17 The three dimensional solid models built by the modeler consist of two materials (support material and part material). The support material is a wax based material providing adhesion to build platform, as well as, providing material used to produce supports required to build the model. The part material used to build the models is an ultraviolet (UV) curable material.

  • Page 18: System Functions

    After the build is complete, the platform and the model is then removed from the modeler. A secondary operation, knows as finishing, is required to provide a finished/cleaned model. Refer to your ProJet™ Finisher's Guide for more information. 6.1 System Functions Menus: Menu names and menu options are capitalized in boldface text.

  • Page 19: Power On Modeler

    7.1 Power on Modeler 7.2 Add Cartridge and Install Build Platform 7.3 Install and Run ProJet™ 3-D Modeling Client Software 7.4 Create STL File(s) to Build 7.5 Submit Test Build 7.6 Build Demo 7.1 Power on Modeler WARNING: Read and follow safety guidelines in Electrical Safety.

  • Page 20: Add Cartridge And Install Build Platform

    7.2 Add Cartridge and Install Build Platform Add Cartridge Add material to feed slot when it has 3 cartridges or less. When a feed slot has 3 cartridges or less, the operator panel displays ADD SUPPORT and/or ADD PART . Add 9 cartridges maximum per slot. 5 cartridges are visible when magazine feed slot is full.

  • Page 21: Install And Run Projet™ 3-D Modeling Client Software

    Press locking tab into the notch to secure. Close the chamber door and press ONLINE. 7.3 Install and Run ProJet™ 3-D Modeling Client Software NOTE: Before installing software, ensure network and PC meet Modeler Setup requirements.
  • Page 22 You can only submit build jobs to modelers having icons in the window. To create an icon for a modeler, click Add modeler icon (or choose File > Add 3-D modeler ), the Add Modeler window appears, prompting to choose the modeler's IP address from list of available modelers.

  • Page 23: Create Stl File(S) To Build

    6. After the modeler is added, click on the icon in the 3-D modeler window or choose File > Open 3-D modeler to submit build jobs to the modeler, or manage build jobs in it's queue. If the modeler icon has a red lightning bolt, your PC is not communicating with the modeler.

  • Page 24: Submit Test Build

    7.5 Submit Test Build It is recommended to submit a Test Build prior to each build job to ensure part quality. Press MENU , scroll to highlight TEST BUILD Press . The message PLATFORM CLEAR DOOR CLOSED? Y/N scrolls across the display. # Press if the platform is clear and the door is closed, otherwise press...

  • Page 25: Build Demo

    NOTE Make certain the modeler is Off-Line during the job submittal process. Place the modeler on-line after the job is submitted. 8.10 Shrink Compensation for ProJet VisiJet® Materials 8.1 Preview Build Job 8.2 Save a Build Job 8.3 Submit a Build Job 8.3.1 Remove Build Platform...
  • Page 26 Preview build job before submitting.
  • Page 27 Preview jobs before submitting them to the modeler. Click the Preview button on the Client's Submit dialog box. At least one part must be added for build in the Submit dialog box before you are able to preview. Highlight a Job Name in modeler's Info window, click the Preview button or choose Job >...
  • Page 28 This message is displayed if the accumulated file size of multiple parts exceeds 300 MB, (6,000,000 triangles). If you click , the system will automatically switch to the Bounding Box Display . The Bounding Box Display only displays the bounding extents of a given geometry and does not try to resolve the triangles required to display an entire geometry. This is demonstrated in the figures below which show the conventional Shaded Display on the left and a Bounding Box Display on the right.

  • Page 29: Save A Build Job

    8.2 Save a Build Job Prepare and save build job(s) on your PC. Later, submit the job, skipping preparation steps. A saved job is specific to a single PC and can only be built or deleted from that PC. Click a modeler's icon in 3-D modelers window to open modeler's Info window. Select Job name to be saved.

  • Page 30: Submit A Build Job

    Pending status, another job (with the suffix "_s") is added to the queue. For more information see Saving Repeat Confirming Build Jobs in your ProJet Client online Help for more information. 8.3 Submit a Build Job Click on modeler's icon in the modeler's window. The modeler's Info window opens.
  • Page 31 Parts shrink in X and Y. The degree of shrinkage depends on part geometry. To improve part accuracy, apply the X, Y, and Z Shrink Comp (%) values then measure your parts and refine these values. Refer to 8.10 Shrink Compensation for ProJet VisiJet® Materials Click Preview on Submit dialog box.
  • Page 32 If required, resize all parts in build job by the same scale factor, enter a Job Scale % in the Submit dialog box before clicking Submi t. To resize some of the parts of your job, use Edit > Scale in Preview. (See the topic " Previewing Print Jobs > Scaling Parts " in your ProJet Client online Help for instructions.)
  • Page 33 NOTE Applying Job Scale % (or scale percentage(s) using Edit > Scale in Preview)) is different than applying Shrink Comp % values in the Default Job Options dialog box. Applying scale percentages changes "nominal" part dimensions in the STL file(s). Applying Shrink Comp percentages does not change nominal part dimensions in the STL file(s).
  • Page 34 It does not have a clean build platform installed; install clean one and press ONLINE The Preparation Only option in the Submit dialog box was checked. This causes the modeler to wait until the build job was confirmed before building --- enabling you to change the job in the Preview window again before confirming. NOTE See "Checking modeler Status"...

  • Page 35: Remove Build Platform

    NOTE If the display shows WAITING FOR JOB , no jobs are in the modeler's queue. Go back to Step 2 and submit a build job to the queue. Once in the queue, the job starts automatically. Refer to Manage build jobs for additional information.
  • Page 36 The client software will not send build jobs to the modeler until job confirmed by selecting Preparation Only checkbox on Submit dialog box or resubmit a saved build job. Click modeler's icon in client software to open modeler's Info window. Select build job with Job Status Needs Confirm...

  • Page 37: Delete Build Jobs

    Click Yes. Job is sent to modeler as soon as it's available. Needs Confirm build job status immediately changes to Pending when confirmed. NOTE Confirming saved jobs generates a Pending build job whose name lacks the "_s" suffix. However, saved jobs remain in the queue. 8.4.1 Delete Build Jobs 8.4.2 Pause Build Job 8.4.3 Abort Build Job...

  • Page 38: Pause Build Job

    . If you use Delete All , and there are saved jobs, the ProJet Client will ask you if you want to delete saved jobs as well as other ones. If you delete a job that is currently building; this aborts the operation. However, the job status will continue to show as "Building" at the PC until deletion is confirmed at the modeler.

  • Page 39: Abort Build Job

    The modeler keeps building after pressing PAUSE while it displays PAUSE jOB? Y/N . If was pressed in response to PAUSE JOB? , the modeler completes current layer or its current task. Then moves the platform forward while chamber door and waste drawer remain locked.

  • Page 40: Repeat Build Job

    If you press in response to ABORT JOB? - Y/N , the job does not abort and the confirmation prompt disappears. You can now remove the platform. 8.4.4 Repeat Build Job NOTE: Do not select Repeat from the Operators Panel after a test print. Press MENU , scroll to highlight...

  • Page 41: Modeler Status

    8.5 Modeler Status To view the status of the modeler, observe the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Panel located on the user interface for elapsed build time, Build time remaining, material information, job status, name, time remaining on build, error messages, and System Statistics. 8.6 Empty Waste Drawer...

  • Page 42: Shutdown Modeler

    Personal protection equipment is required before opening waste drawer. Follow all material handling and disposal guidelines. Always follow MSDS guidelines and local regulations regarding handling and disposal of regulated materials. Keep disposal records if local law requires. Open waste drawer. Remove disposable bin liners with cartridges.
  • Page 43 NOTE: It is recommended to leave your modeler in either standby or conserve mode instead of shutting down if the modeler is to be used within 7 to 10 days of last build. After modeler is idle 2 hours or 72 hours, it enters Standby or Conserve mode, respectively. In these energy-saving states, the modeler's heaters are partially cooled and many other components are disabled.

  • Page 44: Remove Part From Build Platform

    Modeling Accelerator Client software, which requires human interactions. It is compatible with various 3D Systems' supported 3D Printers, including ProJet, InVision, and ThermoJet. The ModelerBatch.exe application reads the job parameters from the given parameter file (.ini file), then prepares, packs and sends the jobs to a designated printer.
  • Page 45 Max Extent X dPlatExtX Max job volume X extent, which is used to position the verification strip for optimal build speed. The default value is the max platform X extent, which is 6 inches for ProJet 3000 in high resolution Properties mode.
  • Page 46 RootDir\bin\ModelerBatch.exe IniFile ReportFile Descriptions: RootDir - the installation folder of the ProJet client, which can be obtained from the registry by using: Key = "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\3D Systems\3D Modeling Accelerator" Name= "RootDir" ReportFile - returns a report to a specified file on the job submission Note: If a filename is not specified for the report file, the data will be written to a default file named ReportFile.txt.
  • Page 47 Note: If any of the directories specified in the command script have folders with spaces in the folder name quotes will required around the directory structure for the script to work. If no spaces are present, the quotes are unnecessary. Example: "C:\Program Files\3D Modeling Accelerator\Bin\ModelerBatch.exe"...
  • Page 48 RootDir\bin\ModelerStatus.exe IniFile ReportFile Descriptions: RootDir - the installation folder of the ProJet client, which can be obtained from the registry by using: Key = "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\3D Systems\3D Modeling Accelerator" Name="RootDir" ReportFile - returns a report to a specified file on the job submission Note: If a filename is not specified for the report file, the data will be written to a default file named ReportFile.txt.
  • Page 49 If building in UHD Mode, "Number of Parts" includes the Verification Strip in the part total. After a machine is put "Online", there is a period of time that a job takes to initialize. During that time, the Status returned will be "Not Printing" and the End Time, Total Build Time and Remaining Build Time will all report "Not Estimated".

  • Page 50: Shrink Compensation For Projet Visijet® Materials

    Material shrinkage occurs in thermoplastics as they transition from liquid state to solid state during the curing process. The ProJet Accelerator Client Software has features that allow the user to compensate for the natural shrinkage of the material in order to fine tune the accuracy of a part.

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    Y Scaling Factor = (5.000 – 4.989)/5.000 * 100 = 0.22% 5. Enter "Scaling Factor" for adjustment build Open ProJet Accelerator Client software and select the desired printer. Select the model to print Open Print Preview to view the model. Select the model (color should be yellow) Select the "Scale"...

  • Page 52: Cleaning The Waste Drawer

    9.1 Cleaning Surfaces Do not remove any outer panels when cleaning the modeler. Panels must only be removed by qualified 3D Systems Technical Support Representatives. Remove dust from outer surfaces of modeler(s) wiping with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth. NOTE Dust and clean outside surfaces only. Do not dust inside build chamber or feed slots. Remove dirt and grease from modeler(s) outer surface by spraying all-purpose cleaner on a clean cloth and gently wiping.

  • Page 53: Preventive Maintenance

    Dispose of bin liners and waste bag if required. Refer to Disposal NOTE Insure to reinstall waste bag bracket in correct orientation; with flag in slot at rear of waste drawer. Gently scrape any material stuck onto interior surface of waste drawer bins. Use a flexible plastic scraper to avoid damaging the paint. Vacuum inside waste drawer material bins to remove scrapings.

  • Page 54: Build Messages

    XX:XX:XX NOTE This is the ProJet modeler's control code version; not the ProJet Client software version. 10.2 Material Messages Use the following messages to help manage build jobs before, during, and after building. The causes and actions to take to various messages are...

  • Page 55: Status And Message Lines

    #X PART The current number of black model ("part") None material cartridges in the right feed slot. The current number of white support material None cartridges in the left feed slot. SUPPORT The maximum number of model material Add model material cartridges. cartridges in the right feed slot is 9.
  • Page 56 INSTALL The modeler cannot detect a platform. Install a clean platform. Refer to PLATFORM installation of build platform. The modeler is ready to build. NOT BUILDING Press ONLINE build or MENU to list menu options. The modeler completed its internal shutdown Toggle power switch NOTE Before you switch power off, verify...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    WAITING FOR The modeler is online, but there is no build job in Submit a build job to it's queue. The modeler is ready to build as soon the modeler. Refer as it receives a job. submit a build job. The material heaters and printhead jet heaters None.

  • Page 58: Head Maintenance Station Errors

    11.2 Head Maintenance Station Errors MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION HMS ERROR An error occurred during printhead maintenance (cleaning Cycle power to the modeler. If error message occurs again, the printhead before beginning a build). contact your Technical Support Hotline. Recovery 11.3 Material Feed and Waste System Errors A just loaded cartridge did not engage correctly during the material feed cycle or the printhead sensors did not detect the required material level.

  • Page 59: Material Waste Errors

    Support (or build) A cold cartridge was added to the material feed slot The build will abort if it needs to use the questionable cartridge and it did not have enough time to melt before the to finish the build. material cartridge modeler requested material.

  • Page 60: Vacuum Regulator Errors

    RT_ERROR: UV UV sensor Cycle power to the modeler. If error message occurs again, contact your Techncial Support detected a Hotline. Lamp Power Too possible fault. CAUTION To prevent skin exposure to uncured model material, do not handle parts in a build without wearing gloves if a UV lamp problem occurred during the build.

  • Page 61: Finishing

    To obtain a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), go to 3D Systems website. . . 3D Systems MSDS 14.3 Projet™ Quick Reference Guide PROJET 3-D Modelers Quick_Reference Guide.pdf 14.4 Facility Requirements Guide Projet™ 3-D Modelers Facility Requirements Guide...

  • Page 62: Visijet® Material Handling And Post-Processing Guide

    15.1 Contacts 15.2 How to Order Parts 15.1 Contacts For information, questions, or comments about ProJet™ 3-D modeler system(s), VisiJet® materials, or request service, please contact a 3D Systems Customer Service or Sales Representative nearest you. 3D Systems 333 Three D Systems Circle Rock Hill, SC 29730 USA : 803.326.4080...

  • Page 63: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    How does 3D Modeling fit into the design process? For a growing segment of designers using 3D CAD drawing, the ProJet Modeler is quickly becoming an essential extension of overall CAD systems and a critical part of the entire design process by: Accelerating Time to Market - through shortening design and development cycles and ultimately get products to market more quickly enabling users to easily fine tune design and explore multiple design configurations.

  • Page 64: Getting Help

    16.2 Getting Help This section provides quick access to operating, maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts locator and contact information to 3D Systems Customer Support Centers. Projet Spare Parts Locator Material Safety Documentation, 3D Systems MSDS Contact 3D Systems Corporation 16.3 Build Material...

  • Page 65: Facility Requirements

    Build Material - is a paste-like acrylic compound that is an ultraviolet (UV) curable material. ProJet Client Software - is used to setup, run, and manage build jobs. Shrink Comparison Percentage (Shrink Comp %) - is used to adjust for expected shrinkage during the build so actual part dimensions more closely match actual dimensions.

  • Page 66: Index

    Finishing General Getting Help Glossary of Terms Head Maintenance Station Errors Health Hazards How to Order Parts Install and Run ProJet Client Software Introduction Maintenance Manage Build Jobs Material Feed and Waste System Errors Material Handling Material Messages Material Quality Guarantee Errors...
  • Page 67 Power Outage Preventive Maintenance Preview Build Job Regulatory InformationRemove Build Platform Remove Part from Build Platform Repeat Build Job Return Modeler for Repair Safety Guidelines Safety Symbols & Definitions Save a Build Job Shutdown Modeler Spilled VisiJet Material Status and Message Lines Submit a Build Job Submit Test Build System Functions...

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