Platen Flatness Diagnostic - Stratasys FORTUS 360mc Manual

FORTUS 360mc/400mc and FDM 360mc/400mc User Guide
A.
Open the Insight FDM CC application.
B.
From the Name: drop-down list, select your the 360mc/400mc
machine.
a.
Access the Services Tab.
• From FDM CC: click the Services Tab.
C.
Use the appropriate button ('Update Software', 'Setup Code') to
upload the change to the modeler.
D.
If updating software, navigate to the location of the upgrade file.
• If using CD, upgrade files (UPG) are found in the CD directory.
• If downloaded from internet, upgrade files are located in the
'Stratasys' folder on the workstation.
E.
Select and confirm the UPG file to upload.
a.
When the upload is complete, from the modeler, select "Reboot
and Install Software Upgrade <E>" and press ENTER.
Note: To cancel the upgrade, press ESCAPE on your
keyboard.
F.
The system applies the change and reboots.
• The system is now in its normal power up state.
• Log files and calibration files are preserved by the upgrade
installation process.

Platen Flatness Diagnostic

1.
If a part fails to adhere to the build sheet or the tip digs into the build
sheet, the platen may not be flat. Five measurements are taken for the
diagnostic, one in each corner of the platen and one in the center of the
platen.
2.
To check the platen flatness:
A.
Install a new build sheet.
B.
Verify that the vacuum gauge reads -15 Hg or higher (more
negative).
C.
Select
displayed. The diagnostic is also stored in the job log in case it is
necessary for Customer Support to view the diagnostic.
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UL:
LL:
D.
Verify that all numbers are within ± 0.015".
Maintenance>Measure Flatness
Z Height Measurements
-0.0050
Center:
0.0120
. The following screen is
UR: 0.0020
0.0000
LR: 0.0090
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