Stratasys FDM 2000 Manual page 83

P400/500 Soluble Release User Guide
Hardware Settings
Set the operating temperature for soluble support liquifier at 235°C. The
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support liquifier Watlow temperature controller should automatically read
235° C when building a part.
The Watlow has a secondary temperature setting of 210° C. Whenever the
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machine is paused, between building support layers, or upon completion of
a build, the temperature is automatically set to 210° C. Press Enter on the
keypad to set the temperature back to 235° C. The beginning of each sml
file also contains code that will set the temperature to 235° C if the operator
has failed to do so. The envelope temperature remains the same at 70° C.
When changing heads to another material, remember to set the proper
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operating temperature for the material. The support side temperature
controller will still go to the same standby temperature, but you must set
the proper operating temperature.
Loading/Unloading
For best results, unload material at a liquifier temperature of 210° C.
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The Watlow will likely be at 210° C already if the machine was at the
end of a build or during a filament out condition.
Before loading, remember to verify that the temperature reads 235° C.
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Press Enter on the keypad to clear or reset the temperature to 235° C, or
manually set the temperature.
When opening a head, the soluble filament is brittle and may break if the
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head is opened all the way.
Tip Sizes
T12 and T16 tip sizes are provided. You can use the T12 tip at .007 –
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.010-in. slice increments. The T16 can be used at .010 – .012-in. slice
increments.
If you are using the T10 tip for building on the model side, you must use
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the T12 soluble tip.
Cleaning Tips
Soluble material "sticks" to your tips more than P400R. Use the wire
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brush from the startup kit and clean the tips thoroughly before every
build.
Setting Tip Depth
When setting the tip Z position relative to the foam support, do not bury
the tip into the foam! Set tip at, or slightly above, the foam for a
successful part build.
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