SAVING THE TOOLPATH (CMB FILE)
Now that the part file is sliced and ready to send to the 360mc/400mc, it must be saved as a.CMB file, which can
be received by the system.
1.
Click File>Save As>Toolpath.
Figure 5-6:
Saving Toolpath Information
2.
Enter the File Name and Directory. Click Save.
FLAG BUTTON SHORTCUT
The Flag button
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Slice the Part
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Build Supports and a Base for the Part
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Save the Job File
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Create Toolpaths
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Save the Toolpath (.CMB file)
SENDING A PART TO THE MODELER
The process of sending a part to a modeler is dependent upon the associated FDM application that you have
purchased (FDM Control Center).
Note: FDM Control Center is an application that works with the Insight software
to create packs and send part build commands.
Note: For detailed information about using FDM Control Center use the
associated Help file within the application.
1.
For FDM Control Center:
A.
Click the Build button from the Insight application.
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If FDM Control Center is not open, it is automatically started.
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The part is placed in the Pack View of the FDM Control Center application.
B.
Click the Build Job button to send the job to the modeler queue.
(Figure
can be used as an automated shortcut to performing the following procedures:
5-6)
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