FORTUS 360mc/400mc and FDM 360mc/400mc User Guide
Slicing the Part
Before the part file is sent to the 360mc/400mc, the file must be sliced into the
layers that the 360mc/400mc will extrude to construct the part.
Click the Slice button to
are displayed in the graphics window.
Building Supports and a Base for the Part
Most parts require supports and a base to increase part stability while
building and optimize the surface finish of parts.
Click on the Create Supports button
Note: Depending on part size and your computer's processor
speed, Insight may take several minutes to several hours to
generate supports.
Saving the Job File
Now that the part has been sliced, and the supports and base have been
created, you should save the Job file. The Job file will save the slice, support,
and part geometry information.
Click File>Save.
Creating Toolpaths
Before sending the part to the 360mc/400mc, you must create a toolpath for
the part. Toolpaths are the paths along which the heads will extrude each
layer of model and support material to build the part.
Click the "Toolpath" button
create slice curves for the part. Red slice curves
to create supports
.
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