Stratasys Fortus 360mc User Manual page 34

Z STAGE
The Z stage assembly moves the platen up or down. This is accomplished with two belt driven lead screws -
accessed by removing the upper right and upper left panels (see
majority of the left and right Z stage assemblies are mounted outside of the oven to keep them away from heat.
(Figure 3-12)
Figure 3-12:
• The platen and build sheet - provide the build surface. Replace the build sheet every time you build
a new part.
• The tip sensor - located on the right side of the platen. It is used to calibrate the model and support
tip in the Z axis when tips are changed.
Lead Screws, Guide Rods, & Bearings - located on both sides of the oven. They provide the
•
structure for moving the platen up and down.
• Z Stage Servo Motor - mounted beneath the oven. It provides the power to move the platen up and
down.
Drive Belt - located beneath the oven and synchronizes the platen movement on both sides of the
•
oven.
Z Stage and Oven Components
Lead
Screw
Guide
Rods
Bearings
Platen & Build Sheet
"Access Doors and Panels" on page
Tip Sensor
Drive Belt
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Z Stage
Servo Motor
12). The