Stratasys Fortus 360mc User Manual page 33

THE PLATEN
The platen is the surface on which parts are built. A plastic build sheet is held to the 17" x 15" aluminum platen
by the vacuum source. The platen has a waffle pattern machined into the top surface. This allows vacuum to pull
across the entire surface. A silicone rubber o-ring, that runs around the perimeter of the platen, helps seal the
build sheet to the platen.
A debris screen (not a customer removal part) is placed across the vacuum port, located at the center of the
platen, to prevent material particles from entering the vacuum lines.
The platen is mounted to the Z stage cross beams with three adjustment screws. This allows the platen to be
leveled. The tip sensor is used when performing a Auto tip-to-tip calibration.
Figure 3-10:
TIP CLEANING ASSEMBLY
The Tip Cleaning Assembly is located to the front, right side of the oven. The assembly consists of two flicker/
brush assemblies (1 for each tip) and a debris chute. The flicker/brush assemblies keep the liquefier tips free of
debris and material buildup. The debris chute directs debris into the material waste basket (purge bucket)
located in the canister bay compartment.
Figure 3-11: Tip Cleaning Assembly
Platen Components
Vacuum Port and
Debris Screen
Tip Sensor
Silicone O-Ring
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