Auto Tip-To-Tip Calibration (Autocal Tip Offset); Xy And Z Tip Offset Calibration - Stratasys Fortus 360mc User 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; remove the build sheet from the platen
and allow it to cool.
2. 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.
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Use a magnifier.
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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.
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This value represents the adjustment value to be entered into the system - increments of 0.002 of an
inch or 0.05 mm.
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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 step
Adjustment Values", on page
E. If an adjustment entry for either axis is required, re-run the calibration model on a clean build
sheet (refer
(Figure
6-71).
to"XY and Z Tip Offset - Manual Start" on page
6-1or Figure 6-2)
4, "Enter the XY and Z Tip Offset
6-76).
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