Orienting The Part For Success; Other Support Documentation - 3D Platform 3DP1000 User Manual

Original Instructions 2015

ORIENTING THE PART FOR SUCCESS

Part orientation—the direction the part is positioned
on the print bed—effects the print quality, print time,
surface finish, and overall print-ability of the model. The
following tips are intended to assist in orienting your part
for a successful print.
• Position so the most surface area is in level contact
with the print bed.
• If possible, orient the part to reduce or eliminate
support structures.
• Consider surface finish. Which part of the model is
most important? Position the part accordingly.
• Reducing support structures will reduce print time.
• When break-away support structures are used
directly on the print bed, the use of a raft may be
necessary to avoid adhesion problems.
Link to article: Rafts, Skirts, and Brims
AUTODESK ® 3D PART VIEWER
This online tool provides instant viewing of 2D and 3D
designs—without purchasing software.
https://360.autodesk.com/Viewer
FINE TUNING THE 0.6 MM NOZZLE
View and download the user guide to fine tuning the
standard 0.6 mm nozzle.
http://3dpunlimited.com/support/
Printing Tips and Support Documentation
SOFTWARE TUTORIALS
Please visit the following links for Slicer and Simplify 3D
software tutorials. Note: these tutorials are not produced
by 3D Platform, but are recommended.
• Simplify 3D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D968RL1Z6l4
• Slicer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1HPeovBclc
TYPICAL SOFTWARE
CONFIGURATION
Use the typical software configuration for initial setup
with 3D printing software. Access information by
clicking the link:
http://3dpunlimited.com/support/
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