Stratasys Fortus 360mc User Manual page 99

Condition
Low Vacuum The build sheet is not properly installed.
(Vacuum gauge does
not read -15 or greater)
There is filament debris on the platen.
A small piece of material may have been
sucked into the vacuum line.
The vacuum screen may be plugged.
The exhaust port on the vacuum pump may be
clogged, or the vacuum pump may require
replacing.
Rubber O-ring is twisted or needs replacing.
Air pressure is low This scenario is not operator adjustable.
Support material is Support material is imbedded in the vertical
difficult to remove from surfaces of the part.
part
Model material not Platen is out of level.
sticking to build sheet
Model material surface The tip to tip calibration is not set correctly.
finish is poor on
downward facing
surfaces
Support material
removes too easily
Material is oozing Dryer failure.
Moisture in the canister.
Oven not maintaining Heater failure
temperatures
Oven door open.
Oven door not sealing with oven fascia panel.
Information Available If a Job Fails While Building
If a job fails, you can determine the last layer built. From the
system interface choose:
Modeler Status > Machine State > Machine Status
Possible Cause
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Remedy
Move the sheet until it overlaps the platen equally on
all sides.
Remove the build sheet and clean the top surface of
the platen.
For on board air only, check vacuum pump inlet and
verify that it is free of debris.
Empty the vacuum system filter jars.
Clean the vacuum screen. Do NOT remove the
screen - it is not a customer replaceable item.
Call Customer Support.
Remove ring and inspect for cracks. Replace if
cracks are found or reinstall insuring ring is not
twisted. Replace ring if problems persist.
Contact Customer Support for further instruction.
Adjust the tip-to-tip calibration.
Perform Platen Level Diagnostic. Verify that all
numbers are less than +/- 0.015". See
Flatness Diagnostic" on page 86
Repeat tip to tip calibration.
Call Customer Support.
Call Customer Support.
Call Customer Support.
Close the oven door; the heater turns off while the
door is open.
Call Customer Support.
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