Stratasys Fortus 360mc User Manual page 83

E. The head will begin to move and the display will show:
F. After the head completes its move the display will show:
G. Using the operator control panel, raise the platen until the build sheet is almost touching the
model liquefier tip.
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Press 3 on the number pad to raise the platen.
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Press 9 on the number pad to lower the platen.
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The distance the platen moves each time a number key is pressed can be adjusted from the Set
Distance menu option. Press ENTER to toggle through the choices: 0.100, 0.010, and 0.001 inches.
Caution: As the platen approaches the tip, set the distance increment to the
smallest setting (0.001 inch or.025 mm) to avoid damage to the head and to
facilitate setting the Z stage zero.
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The desired distance between the liquefier tip and the build sheet is about .02 inch (.5 mm) or less
(without having the tip touch the build sheet).
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Look for the reflection of the tip in the build sheet as the platen approaches the tip. Stop when the
reflected tip almost touches the real tip. (
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This calibration is used to set a starting point for the automated Z Zero calibration. A close
approximation is all that is required.
Figure 6-3: Manual Z Zero Calibration
Gap:
0.02 Inch
(0.5 mm)
Build Sheet
H. Select Set Z Stage = 0 and press Enter.
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The Z Zero coordinate is read and stored. The head will move to the park position.
I. Run the Auto Tip-to-Tip Calibration. See
page 69.
*Positioning.
>Unlock Door <E>
Set Distance = 0.100 in <E>
Set Z Stage = 0 <E>
*Move Z STage +Z<9>
Unlock Door <E>
>Set Distance = 0.001 in <E>
Set Z Stage = 0 <E>
*Move Z STage +Z<9>
Unlock Door <E>
Set Distance = 0.001 in <E>
>Set Z Stage = 0 <E>
*Move Z Stage +Z<9>
Please Wait ...
(Z: 0.010)
-Z<3>
(Z: 0.010)
-Z<3>
Figure 6-3
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(Z: 0.010)
-Z<3>
"Auto Tip-to-Tip Calibration (AutoCal Tip Offset)" on
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Liquefier Tips
Reflection of Tips