Z Stage & Oven Components; Opening The Oven Door - Stratasys FDM Vantage Series User Manual

FDM Vantage User Guide
Z Stage & Oven Components
The Z stage assembly moves the platen, located in the oven, up or down. This is done
with two belt driven lead screws, which you can access by removing the upper right
and left panels. See "Accessing Machine Components" on page 3-1. The majority of
the left and right Z stage assemblies are mounted outside of the oven to keep them
away from heat.
Guide Rods
Lead Screws
Bearings &
Shafts
Platen & Build Sheet
• The platen and build sheet. They provide the build surface. Replace the build
sheet every time you build a new part.
• The tip sensor. The tip sensor is located on the right side of the platen. It
provides a reference point for calibrating the model and support tips into the
correct starting positions.
• Bearings and Shafts. These components are located on both sides of the oven.
They provide the structure for moving the platen up and down.
• Z Stage Servo Motor. This motor is mounted beneath the oven. It provides the
power to move the platen up and down.
• Drive Belt. The drive belt is located beneath the oven and synchronizes the
platen movement on both sides of the oven.

Opening the Oven Door

The Oven Assembly (also called the Oven Bay) includes the oven door and
everything that you see through the front door. This bay is where you build parts. Like
the hood doors, the oven door has a continuous solenoid. The Unlock Hood/Door will
release the solenoid allowing you to open the door.
Tip Sensor
Machine Components
Z Stage
Servo Motor
Drive Belt
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