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3D Systems CubePro Manual

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Nylon Printing Best Practices
Introduction
Printing with CubePro Nylon (NYL) is an exciting endeavor for the 3D printing enthusiast.
Nylon is a strong, flexible and durable material. It is an excellent choice for prototyping,
small-run manufacturing and parts requiring secondary operations.
Copyright
©2016 by 3D Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is subject to change without
notice. This document is copyrighted and contains proprietary information that is the
property of 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.
Compliance
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
CubePro
Nylon Printing Best
Practices
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  • Page 1 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 2 —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE: Changes or modifications to this equipment not specifically approved by 3D Systems may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 이 기기는 가정용(B급) 전자파적합기기로서 주 로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며, 모 든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Follow all safety rules in this section and observe all cautions and warnings in this guide. Do not modify any safety features or make modifications to the CubePro. Doing so is prohibited and voids the warranty. Use of print materials other than genuine 3D Systems components may void the warranty.
  • Page 4 NOTE THAT 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...

  • Page 5: Verify The Print Jet Nozzle Level

    The file names are listed below: PLA: noz12_PLA_LEVELGap.cubepro (This file is for printing PLA on a CubePro Duo) noz123_PLA_LEVELGap.cubepro (This file is for printing PLA on a CubePro Trio) ABS: noz12_ABS_LEVELGap.cubepro (This file is for printing ABS on a CubePro Duo) noz123_PLA_LEVELGap.cubepro (This file is for printing ABS on a CubePro Trio)
  • Page 6 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 7 Printing the Level Gap Calibration File NOTE: Ensure the print pad is completely clean from glue and printed parts before beginning this procedure. Download the CALIBRATION FILES and extract them to your computer’s hard drive. Navigate to the file location and copy the appropriate file to your USB mass storage device.

  • Page 8: Compare Print Jet Z-Gaps

    Apply two thin layers of Cube Glue to the print pad in an area of 50 mm x 50 mm. Select the checkmark to continue. NOTE: For more information, refer to the section titled Applying Cube Glue. NOTE: It may take several minutes to print the file. When finished, remove the print pad and verify the Level Gap.
  • Page 9 Correct Closed Z-Gap The Closed Z-Gap bars (B) should touch the baseline (A). This should be consistent with the calibration print for each print jet.
  • Page 10 Incorrect Closed Z-Gap If there is a gap between the Closed Z-Gap bars (B) 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 print jet is level.

  • Page 11: Leveling The Print Jet Nozzles

    Incorrect Open Z-Gap If there is no gap (B) between the Open Z-Gap bars (C) and the baseline (A), that print jet is too low and should be adjusted. Once it has been adjusted, print the calibration file again to verify that the print jets are level.
  • Page 12 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. THIS COULD DAMAGE THE WIRES AND THE CONNECTORS AND VOID THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY.
  • Page 13 Select the Z: down arrow until the display reads -0.50. NOTE: For printers with 2 or three print jets, visually inspect the gap between the nozzle tip of print jet 2 and the print pad. If necessary, press the Z: down arrow until there is a gap. Press the X and Y adjustment arrows until print jet 2 is closely aligned above the front print pad adjustment knob.
  • Page 14 Verify that the nozzles of print jet 1 and print jet 3 are also touching the print pad. When all of the print jet nozzles lightly touch the print pad, power off the printer and disconnect it from utility power. Tighten the left and right print jet screws using a T10 torx driver.
  • Page 15 Verify the wiper blade meets the tapered portion (A) of the print jet nozzle. If it does, the jet wiper is properly adjusted. Proceed to step 16. NOTE: If the wiper tip is too high, proceed to the next step. If the wiper tip is too low, proceed to step 15.
  • Page 16 Once satisfied with the adjustment, connect your printer to utility power and power on the printer. If necessary, calibrate the print pad. Proceed to the Z-Gap and Level Gap procedure. Once the Z-Gap and Level Gap are correct, calibrate the offset jets.
  • Page 17 Loading Nylon Loading Nylon Install nylon cartridges using the Change Cartridge utility in the Setup menu. Once the cartridge has been installed, it is important to purge the print jets to remove all previously used print material that may remain in the extruder assembly. Navigate to the Print Jet Calibration screen and select CONTROL JETS.
  • Page 18 Once the temperature has reached 275°C, select the speed value. Use the up or down arrows to set the speed value to 3.5 RPM. NOTE: Pressing the speed value twice will place the value at 4.0 RPM. Press the up or down arrows to increase or decrease the extrusion speed. ​...

  • Page 19: Printing With Supports

    NOTE: Nylon material is not the preferred material for detailed parts. Nylon 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 four (4) options for adding supports: Nylon Supports INF Supports...
  • Page 20 Printing A Large Flat Radius Feature Parts with large radius features need more supports than flat angles. Because of nylon printing properties, it requires more support than PLA and ABS. If not properly supported, the nozzle can break if the print begins to curl and warp. Use the Advanced menu in the Build Settings utility to set the Support Angle to 75˚...
  • Page 21 INF Supports INF material is effective for supporting nylon parts containing inner chambers, moving parts and multiple small overhanging features. For larger overhanging features or other parts that are subject to becoming warped, Manual Supports should be used to help anchor corners.
  • Page 22 Combination Supports Introduction When printing nylon parts while using INF support material, the CubePro software provides an option to automatically add nylon supports to the INF supports. This reduces warpage when printing parts with large overhangs and is also effective when printing thin parts. This auto-combination support creates nylon anchors to prevent warping while providing support for down-facing surfaces using INF support material.
  • Page 23 Select the Support Material drop down menu. Select one of the INF & NYL combination options that is currently installed in your printer. Select Build. The software will automatically place structured nylon supports within the INF supports. Confirm the Build Before Printing The preview of the print file will be generated which will allow you to review the file prior to printing.
  • Page 24 Adding Manual Supports Parts with large, flat overhangs may benefit from using the nylon/INF auto-combination support as well as manual supports. Open the appropriate manual supports and move them into position. Build your part after choosing the appropriate INF & Nylon combination. View your part in its build stages by selecting and deselecting the Show Print Jet 2 option.
  • Page 25 Nylon Manual Supports When printing with nylon, parts with large, flat overhanging features may warp. CubePro software provides readily-accessible nylon supports for your nylon-printed parts. NOTE: The use of nylon manual supports requires INF support material to also be installed in the printer and used as a support material type when setting the build settings.
  • Page 26 Add as many supports as you will need knowing that INF material will be printed around the supports providing additional stability. NOTE: For best results, place supports under the corners of overhanging features. NOTE: Once you move the supports into position, adding additional manual supports will reset all of them and each one will have to be repositioned.
  • Page 27 Move each support into position. When finished, select Move Model to deselect it. Ensure your color has been assigned and select Build. Select from the Support Material drop down menu. Then, select Build. Save the file to your desired location.
  • Page 28 NOTE: INF material will surround manual supports that are inset under an overhanging feature. NOTE: Taller manual supports feature a band (A) that enables INF material to print around it for added support. NOTE: You can place manual supports at the edge of your part and INF material will print to the band for additional support.