Summary of Contents for HBOT 3D F300
- Page 1 Operating Manual HBOT 3D F300 3D printer for industrial applications OM-F300-EN-01-18...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of content 1. Preface 1.1 Conventions used in this operating manual 1.2 Copyright 1.3 Trademarks used in this manual 1.4 Manufacturer’s warranty and responsibility 1.5 Intended use of the device 2. Operational safety 2.1 General principles 2.2 Electrical hazards 2.3 Risk of injury and burn 2.4 Noise emission 2.5 Safety marking on device... -
Page 3: Preface
1. Preface Preface This Manual contains relevant information regarding installation, operation and maintenance of your device. Your are kindly requested to carefully read this Operating Manual before commissioning your device. Strict compliance with the notes contained herein will prevent the misuse and allow you to take full advantage of the features and functions of your printer. Store this Operating Manual so that it is always available to you. -
Page 4: Manufacturer's Warranty And Responsibility
The possibilities of additive technologies, also known as “3D printing”, are invaluable when designing new products. The HBOT 3D F300 was created for industry, to optimize production processes mostly by reducing its time and costs. FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) technology works with a wide range of plastics to build up for the construction of three- dimensional objects. -
Page 5: Operational Safety
“MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION” 2.2 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS HBOT 3D F300 Printers have been manufactured as a Class I appliance in terms of protection against electric shock and tested for conformance to LVD and EMC Directives. Before connecting the printer to a power outlet ensure that the available power supply voltage meets the specifications for the device. -
Page 6: Risk Of Injury And Burn
In the event of burn or bodily injury, follow the general rules of first aid. 2.4 NOISE EMISSION The sound pressure level at the workplace where the HBOT3D F300 printer is operated does not exceed 70 dB (A). 2.5 SAFETY MARKING ON DEVICE The device has “HOT SURFACE”... -
Page 7: Device Description
Nameplate Power cord connection Power Bowden tube Drukarka 3D Model: HBOT 3D F300 switch S/N: XXX/YYYY/123456 Rok produkcji | Production year: YYYY ly voltage: 100-240V ~ 500W 50-60Hz zy 230V | Nominal current at 230V: In = 2.0A entry Spełniane normy / Complaints with: EN 61000-6-3:2007, EN 61000-6-1:2007... -
Page 8: Extruder And Carriage Assembly
3. Device Description 3.2 EXTRUDER AND CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY Extruder Case Extruder Case Extruder & Hotend assembly Extruder & Hotend assembly Extruder assembly Gear motor Extruder assembly Extruder block Gear motor Hotend Extruder block Heater block Hotend Nozzle Heater block Nozzle Carriage Bearings Carriage... -
Page 9: Control Panel
3. Device Description 3.4 CONTROL PANEL The device is equipped with a capacitive touch LCD panel for operating the printer. Below you will find a diagram of available screens and functions supported by the display. • printing • select model •... -
Page 10: Device Identification
3. Device Description Electrical parameters Mains Power 100-240V AC 50-60Hz Fire safety Class I Maximum absorption power 450 W Average absorption power 250 W Hotbed heating power 300 W Print head heating power 40 W Software Operating system Windows Vista 64, 7, 8.x, 10; Mac OC X; Ubuntu Linux Firmware Original PC Software (slicer) -
Page 11: Printer Installation
4.1 PACKAGE CONTENT The Kit contains the HBOT 3D F300 printer (with 0.4 mm nozzle installed and SD Card inserted) and a kit of accessory tools. Also, the device is accompanied by a Warranty Card and the Short Installation and Commissioning Manual. -
Page 12: Removing The Transport Locks
4. Printer Installation 4.2 REMOVING THE TRANSPORT LOCKS After removing all items and placing them in a safe place, remove other transport locks. Weight of the device exceeds 30 kg. For safety reasons, it is recommended that these operations be performed by at least 2 persons. STEP 1 Open the box STEP 2... -
Page 13: Leveling
CZAS [min] 4.6 CONNECTION TO EMERGENCY SUPPLY Your HBOT 3D F300 is suitable to operate in continuous service. EFFECTIVE POWER However, in the event of a long-term power outage the printing operation is interrupted with no option to resume the process. -
Page 14: Initial Commissioning
4. Printer Installation 4.7 INITIAL COMMISSIONING This chapter focuses on the initial commissioning process and a test print. Before commissioning the printer be sure to carefully read all previous chapters of this Manual. Build platform installation STEP 1 Unpack the build platform by removing the protective foam pads and make sure that the platform has not been damaged in transportation. - Page 15 4. Printer Installation Powering up the device Make sure that the device is plugged to a correctly rated supply and the power switch is set to “1”. Otherwise go to Chapter 3.5 “Power Supply Connection”. To power up the device, press and hold the “Stand by” switch for 2 seconds, until the entire rim of the switch is backlit in blue and the home screen is displayed on the screen.
- Page 16 4. Printer Installation STEP 3 Once the carriage reaches the preset position, the message “Pull out bowden tube from extruder entry” is shown on the screen, remove the Teflon guide tube from extruder entry by pressing the push-fit connector collet and confirm by selecting OK. STEP 2 MATERIAL INSERT PLA OK On the control panel select...
- Page 17 4. Printer Installation STEP 7 Once the print head has heated up to the correct temperature, the following message appears on the display: “Push new filament into the extruder entry until it is grabbed by extrusion mechanism.” feed the filament into the extruder until it is grabbed between the knurled wheel and pressure bearing.
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Page 18: Description Of Use
5. Description of use 5. Description of use This chapter describes all steps and workflows for correct use of your printer. 5.1 PREPARING THE BUILD PLATFORM The build platform is supplied with Dimafix spray applied thereon. Before printing another print be sure to apply an adhesive layer onto the platform. -
Page 19: Changing Material
5. Description of use STEP 3 The print head is heated up to the transition temperature („Preheating nozzle for filament injection”), material is injected and then backed out from the print head (Removing material). For easier access to the extruder, open the top door. The Print Head starts to heat up. -
Page 20: Replenishing Material
5. Description of use 5.6 REPLENISHING MATERIAL In the event of changing filament color during printing, or if the amount of material on the spool is too small to build the entire model, it is possible to swap the material during the process. STEP 1 During printing choose the right moment and click CHANGE. -
Page 21: Pausing And Resuming Print
5. Description of use 5.8 PAUSING AND RESUMING PRINT To pause the print with the option for resuming, on the “PRINT” screen, choose the CHANGE option. Once the cached commands are completed, the printer will stop. Now, you have the option to move the carriage (select OPERATOR PANEL and then travel the build table by selecting DOWN and use the FRONT, BACK, LEFT, RIGHT buttons), or change/replenish the material (see page 26). -
Page 22: Removing Support Structures
5. Description of use 5.12 REMOVING SUPPORT STRUCTURES For sophisticated geometry models the printer also prints support structures, i.e. parts of the print which are not parts of your model and should be removed mechanically. In most cases simple tools such as pliers, flat screwdriver, or tweezers will do. For safety reasons, it is recommended to wear protective gloves and glasses included in the kit. - Page 23 5. Description of use STEP 4 Using the 10 mm flat wrench hold the print head block, then using handle with the 8 mm socket adapter remove the nozzle. Firmly hold the heater block using the 10 mm wrench! Do not allow the block and head to rotate around its axis! STEP 5 Using the 10 mm wrench to hold the block, screw the replacement nozzle into the heater block, then tighten the nozzle using the 8 mm socket adapter until you feel resistance.
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Page 24: Preparing Files
Your HBOT 3D F300 builds a real model on the basis of instructions saved on an SD Card in the format of a .gcode file. Every printing process needs an individual .gcode file, which stores all printing data and model coordinates. A .gcode file is generated using the Simplify 3D Software included in the kit. -
Page 25: Graphical User Interface
6. Preparing files 6.2 GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE You should familiarize yourself with elements of graphical user interface of Simplify 3D. Names used on the following illustration are often referred to later in this manual and without knowing them you will not be able to properly prepare your file for printing. 6.3 IMPORTING MATERIAL CONFIGURATIONS To correctly generate a print file you have to import the material configurations prepared by us. -
Page 26: Modifying The Default Settings
6. Preparing files 6.4 MODIFYING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS In order to improve the comfort of working with Simplify 3D it is recommended to modify some settings. From the menu bar select Tools Options and modify your settings in accordance with the following guidelines: Parameter Setting Speed Display Units... -
Page 27: Configuring Printing Parameters
6. Preparing files Free transformation To set the exact position, scale and rotation of your model, double-click on the model. It will pop up a menu bar on the right. In the first field you can change the name of your model in the project. Change Position allows you to enter the exact position of the center of the model coordinate system in relation to the center of the build platform coordinate system. -
Page 28: Displaying Print Preview And Exporting Control Commands
6. Preparing files Naming the process Generating support structures. Selecting configuration (one of five previously imported, This option may only be deselected in special depending on the diameter of the currently installed nozzle). cases! We recommend that the Generate Support Selecting filament option should be enabled (selected) Setting layer height (print quality) . -
Page 29: Advanced Print Parameters
6. Preparing files Editing supports 1. To add a new support use the Add new support structures button, then place the pillar in the desired place of your model. 2. To delete a support use the Remove existing supports button, then click the support you want to delete. 3. - Page 30 6. Preparing files With the change of the layer height, two other parameters must be modified: Top Solid Layers and Bottom Solid Layers – i.e. the number of top and bottom layers. Their number multiplied by the layer height should be at least 0.8 mm. By increasing the number of layers you increase respectively the thickness of the top or bottom wall of the model.
- Page 31 6. Preparing files Infill tab This sections enables you to modify interior fill parameters, mainly infill density and infill pattern (Interior Fill Percentage and Internal Fill Pattern). You have 6 different infill patterns to choose from: Rectilinear Grid Triangular Wiggle Fast Honeycomb Full Honeycomb Infill pattern...
- Page 32 6. Preparing files Temperature tab Parameters in this tab are critical for the print process to run correctly. Without first contacting our Technical Department it is not recommended that you modify any parameter in this tab. Cooling tab Parameters in this tab are critical for the print process to run correctly. Without first contacting our Technical Department it is not recommended that you modify any parameter in this tab.
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Page 33: Saving A Project
6. Preparing files 6.10 SAVING A PROJECT Simplify3D Software enables you to save the entire project to a *.factory file. It allows you to save the arrangement of your models on the printing platform and all settings to an external file. To save a new project choose File Save Factory File As…... -
Page 34: Using Sd Card And Usb Port
6. Preparing files 6.12 USING SD CARD AND USB PORT To launch the created .gcode file on the printer, save it to your device memory card. There are two options for transferring the file on the printer SD card: 1. Remove the SD card from the device and put it in a SD card reader of your computer and then copy the file directly to the card. 3. -
Page 35: Maintenance And Operation
7. Maintenance and operation 7. Maintenance and operation Routine inspection and maintenance of the device will guarantee the highest quality prints and helps you to increase the reliability of your printer. Your failure to perform these operations will speed up the wear of your printer and increased risk of failures. 7.1 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS Repairs or maintenance must be made after power has been cut off to your printer. - Page 36 Contact us! support@hbot3d.com +48 71 727 62 04 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Before contacting our Service Department try to troubleshoot the problem by yourself (e.g. by restarting the device). Please prepare the serial number of your printer (S/N) located on the nameplate on the back panel of the printer or in the Warranty Card accompanying the device.
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