Auto Tip-To-Tip Calibration (Autocal Tip Offset); Xy And Z Tip Offset Calibration - Stratasys FORTUS 360mc Manual

Auto Tip-to-Tip Calibration (AutoCal Tip Offset)

Auto Tip-to-Tip Calibration calibrates the tip to tip offsets in the Z direction.
No operator interaction required.
1.
The system automatically performs this calibration after the tips are
changed or after a material type change.
2.
Proper calibration allows the system to toggle material tips and place
the current tip at the precise coordinate necessary to continue accurate
part build.

XY and Z Tip Offset Calibration

The XY and Z tip offset calibration registers the support tip relative to the
model tip.
Operator interaction is required.
1.
The system automatically builds the calibration model.
2.
Remove the build sheet from the platen and allow it to cool.
3.
Determine the XY Offset Adjustment
A.
View the relationship between the support calibration toolpath
and the alignment indicators to determine the X and Y Axis
calibration.
• Use a magnifier.
• Hold the build sheet up to the light, a light-colored wall, or a
light-colored piece of paper.
B.
Determine where on each axis the support toolpath is most
centered between the X-Y alignment path.
C.
Read the Offset Adjustment Value closest to the centered location
for each location.
• This value represents the adjustment value to be entered into
the system - increments of 0.002 of an inch or 0.05 mm.
• If the value is 0, then the system is calibrated for that axis - an
entry is not required.
D.
Enter the Offset Value from the Tip Offset menu (See
XY and Z Tip Offset Adjustment Values", on page 6-5
E.
If an adjustment entry for either axis is required, re-run the
calibration model on a clean build sheet (refer to
- Manual Start" on page 6-10
F.
Continue to check and adjust for XY offset until the calibration
toolpath is centered at 0 for the X and Y axis.
6-2
FORTUS 360mc/400mc and FDM 360mc/400mc User Guide
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"XY and Z Tip Offset
6-2)
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