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Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual
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  • Page 1 Operations Manual 3d Printer Module Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Next Wave 3D Software Table of Contents Introduction Pg. 3 Safety Warnings Pg. 4 Setup of the 3D Printing Head on the Piranha Fx Pg. 4 Leveling the 3D Platform Pg. 9 Installing Next Wave 3D (NW3D) Pg. 12 Comment [S1]: Setting Up your Machine’s Workspace...

  • Page 3: Introduction

     Layer by Layer View  Outputs standard Gcode for most Machine Controllers  Built-In Parametric Modeling of Gears, and Lithopane Images  Optimized Toolpaths  Water Tight Solid mending of meshes Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 3...
  • Page 4 Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 4...

  • Page 5: Safety Warnings

    Do not place fingers, loose clothing, or hair near the Print Head when the machine is operating. Setup of the 3D Printing Head on the Piranha Fx  Make sure power is turned off to the Piranha FX Controller, Heating Element, and Piranha Hub Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual...
  • Page 6 Turning the router cradle upside down, and reattach the 4 bolts. Then place the router in the clamp.  Insert 3D printing head into router collet and tighten the collet nut. Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 6...
  • Page 7  Attach the 3D printing head to the heating element.  Power on the heating element.  Wait for the temperature to reach 225 degrees.  REMEMBER: NEVER ADJUST THE 3D PRINTING HEAD WHILE THE HEATING ELEMENT IS ON! Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 7...
  • Page 8  There are two ways to access the A axis  The easiest is to use the “feed” button located on the home screen of the LCD.  This option slowly jogs the A axis in small increments Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 8...
  • Page 9  Jog it through in small increments, as shown in previous steps.  To replace the filament, cut off the end of the filament that is currently being fed through the 3D printing head Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 9...
  • Page 10  Position the 3D printing head over the top of the glass at the far end of the Y Coordinate  Run the 3D printing head towards the front of the Piranha Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 10...
  • Page 11  Zero the X and Y axis  Move the Z axis slowly down, until a piece of paper can barely fit under the nozzle of the 3d head and the Glass surface Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 11...
  • Page 12 NOTE: A SanDisk flash drive is recommended.  Insert USB drive into the Piranha Pendant (refer to Piranha Manual for detailed instructions) Select the USB tab Select target file Press Run. Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 12...

  • Page 13: Installing Next Wave 3D (Nw3D)

    Gcodes set up both the general NW3D Software as well as more specific commands for the optional NW3D Motion Controller. The Initialization Script is edited by going into the Setup Tab and clicking on the Set Print Parameters. Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 13...

  • Page 14: Nw3D - Importing And Manipulating A 3D Model

    Model can be Scaled, Translated, or Rotated anywhere in your 3D Printers work envelope. Importing your 3D Model:  Click the Add 3D Model Button  The Model is automatically placed at the 0,0 Origin. Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 14...
  • Page 15 If a model is selected (by clicking on it with the Right mouse button), you can also Drag the model around your Work Envelope by holding the Right mouse button down while dragging. Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 15...

  • Page 16: Setting Printing Parameters

    In order to print properly, certain variables associated with the NW3D Software need to be set according to your machines capabilities. Clicking the Set Print Parameters button in the Setup Tab will bring up the Print Parameters setup dialog window. Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 16...
  • Page 17 Config. The values for all parameters will default to MM or Inch units depending on this selection. The output Gcode file from NW3D will also have its Units (G20 or G21) set according to this setting. Layer Parameters: Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 17...
  • Page 18 1.5 times the Nozzle Diameter is usually sufficient.  Base Density: The Base layer of the Foundation does not need to be a full solid layer to perform its function. It is common to make the Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 18...
  • Page 19  Make Foundation: Check this box to enable the creation of the Foundation. If you are printing directly to your machines table surface and do not require a Foundation, leave this unchecked. Foundation Settings Printed Foundation Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 19...
  • Page 20 A value of 0% will have no overlap. A value of 50% will have a 50% coverage over the previously printed filament. Typically, 10% will suffice but Models with steeper overhangs may benefit from a larger value. Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 20...
  • Page 21 Mesh fill. It is much slower than the Mesh fill for a given density however.  Feedrate: The feedrate that will be posted for the fill. This can be significantly higher than the Shell since it will never be seen in the finished printed model. Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 21...
  • Page 22 Toy Car with No Fill. Toy Car with Mesh Fill. Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 22...
  • Page 23 Toy Car with HoneyComb Fill. Toy Car with Solid Fill. Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 23...

  • Page 24: Advanced Print Parameters

    Thermal Expansion in the Nozzle. Keeping it equal to the retraction is a good place to start. 5. Advanced Print Parameters Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 24...
  • Page 25 The Adhesive Overlap value that is set in the Basic parameters plays a big factor in how well a strong taper will print. Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 25...

  • Page 26: Printing And Viewing Your Model(S) Toolpaths

    Filename to save the Gcode print file. While NW3D processes the print job, each layer will be displayed in the 3D Viewer. When the job has finished processing, you can view each layer. Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 26...
  • Page 27 If the model has any Problem Layers, the dropdown menu will list them for further viewing. If there are no Problem Layers the dropdown menu will read none. Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 27...

  • Page 28: Running A Print Job

    Once the Print Head has been situated in the correct location, click Zero next to the X and Y axis. The Z axes should be lowered using the Z- button until it just touches the print surface. Allow only the Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 28...
  • Page 29 At any point, if changes are made under the Model tab or the Setup tab a new 3D model must be created by clicking the Print button to create a new Gcode file. Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 29...
  • Page 30 THE PRINT HEAD IS ATTACHED. After saving the Gcode print file, you can open this saved file in Piranha Fx pendant or the controller software to complete a 3D print. Ensure the power to your machine is on that the Print Head has fully heated up.

  • Page 31: Nw3D Print Head

     All Metal Construction  Forced Air Cooling  Powerful 2 Amp Stepper Motor  110v/220v AC Heater Options heats up fast  Precision Thermocouple temperature Sensor  Heater Guard to protect Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 31...
  • Page 32  Back off the Tension Adjustment Knob to the point where it is right on the edge of where it makes contact with the internal Roller.  Tighten the Jam Nut and the Print Head is now ready to be charged with plastic. Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 32...
  • Page 33  If the Filament is Kinked or Bent, it may be necessary to remove the front cover of the Print Head and manually guide the Filament into the Feed Tube using a stiff wire such as a Paper Clip. Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 33...

  • Page 34: Appendix

    APPENDIX Registration of Software and 3d Print Head Figure 78 - Registration - Products Panel Figure 79 - CNC Model Pulldown Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 34...
  • Page 35 Once you have made the ‘missing’ required information and not be able to proceed to the ‘Get Registration’ panel. Figure 81 - Registration - Customer Owner Panel Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 35...
  • Page 36 Tap on the ‘Submit’ button. You will next see a panel that informs you Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 36...
  • Page 37 The other 2 choices on the ‘Get Registered’ panel result in submitting Submitting via Email the registration information via email. If you tap on ‘Email Registration to Next Wave’, your email client will Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 37...
  • Page 38 You will be reminded about how many days you have keys via email from NWA, select ‘No’ and the Control Panel will open. remaining to register. If you have not yet received the registration Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 38...
  • Page 39 If copying and pasting from an email, double check that there are no spaces in what you received from the NWA registration system. You will enter the other registration keys associated with your system Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 39...
  • Page 40 CNC machine (if you ‘skipped’ entering it while from the Control Panel. This can include the registration key starting the Control Panel). Next Wave Automation 3d Print Manual Page 40...

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