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Fusion Shape X Operating Instructions Manual

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Shape X – CAM 2.0
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  • Page 1 New as of: 6.2023 Shape X – CAM 2.0 Operating instructions English...
  • Page 2 Operating Instructions Shape X Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing of Shape X from Fusion Technologies s.a.r.l. Please read and follow these operating instructions. Please keep the operating manual with the machine. This document describes your system usage. Your Shape X team...
  • Page 3 Contact information Customer service center For technical questions: http://support.shapex3d.com Manufacturer's address Fusion Technologies s.a.r.l Jounieh, Lebanon E-mail: support@shapex3d.com www.shapex3d.com Copyright and trademark © Fusion Technologies s.a.r.l. All rights reserved. The information contained in this manual may be changed without notice.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Operating Instructions Shape X Table of contents 1.Safety ......................... 5 2.Legend ........................6 3.Symbols on the packaging ..................7 4.Machine Overview ..................... 8 4.1-Technical description .................... 8 4.2-Technical specification ..................9 4.3-Standard accessories ..................10 4.4-Ventilation slots ....................10 4.5-Transport and unpacking ..................10 4.6-Installation requirements ..................

  • Page 5: Safety

    A UPS is useful, if you live in an area with frequent power surges/outages. 1.4-Emergency Shutdown To stop printer operation during an emergency, unplug the power cord. 1.5-Software Safety Shape X is equipped with Windows 10 Professional (64 bit). Please keep: -Windows Firewall activated. -Microsoft Defender updated 1.6-Disposal of packaging materials The packaging must be disposed with the relevant national regulations in your country.

  • Page 6: Legend

    Operating Instructions Shape X 2.Legend Year of manufacture Product disposal symbol, check disposal paragraph Disconnect the power supply before maintenance work...

  • Page 7: Symbols On The Packaging

    Operating Instructions Shape X 3.Symbols on the packaging Protect from moisture Fragile - handle with care Do not stack Temperature during storage and transport Relative humidity during storage and transport Air pressure during storage and transport...

  • Page 8: Machine Overview

    Operating Instructions Shape X 4.Machine Overview 4.1-Technical description This machine is used to produce a 3D design.

  • Page 9: Technical Specification

    Operating Instructions Shape X 4.2-Technical Specification Rated line voltage AC 100 V ... 240 V Rated power frequency 50/60 Hz Maximum current Nominal power output 450W Working temperature range +21°C up to +29°C (+70°F - 85°F) Dimensions W x H x D in mm: 505 x 725 x 495 in inches: 19.88 x 28.54 x 19.48...

  • Page 10: Standard Accessories

    • This can cause the machine to overheat. • Do not spray into the ventilation slots. This may lead to malfunctions. 4.5-Transport and unpacking Shape X are carefully checked prior to shipment. Perform an incoming inspection immediately after delivery. Check for any visible signs of damage.

  • Page 11: Standards/ Approvals/ Certifications

    Operating Instructions Shape X 4.8- Standards/ approvals/ certifications CE mark This product bears the CE mark in accordance with the provisions of Council Directive 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic compatibility), Council Directive 2014/35/EU (Low voltage Machinery) and Council Directive 2011/65/EU (Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
  • Page 12 Operating Instructions Shape X Interference Electromagnetic environment - immunity tests DIN EN 61326-1 Test level Compliance level guidelines Electrostatic ± 6 kV contact ± 6 kV contact Floors should be wood, concrete, or discharge (ESD) ceramic tile. If floors are covered with according to IEC ±...
  • Page 13 Operating Instructions Shape X Interference Electromagnetic environment - immunity tests DIN EN 61326-1 Test level Compliance level guidelines d= [1.2] √P Conducted RF 3 Veff 3 Veff interference 150 kHz to 80 MHz IEC 61000-4-6 d= [1.2] √P Radiated RF...
  • Page 14 Operating Instructions Shape X Working clearances Recommended working clearances between portable and mobile RF communication devices and the UNIT. The UNIT is intended for operation in an electromagnetic environment, where radiated RF interference is checked. The customer or the user of the UNIT can help prevent electromagnetic interference by duly observing the minimum distances between portable and/or mobile RF communication devices (transmitters) and the UNIT.

  • Page 15: Software

    “ShapeX”. The machine contains software installed, tested and ready to use. You can skip this section.This section is useful if you need to install our software. Please follow instructions step by step: 1- Double click on “Shape X CAM Setup”.
  • Page 16 Operating Instructions Shape X 2- Click “Next”. 3- Click “Install”.
  • Page 17 Operating Instructions Shape X 4- Please wait installation to finish. 5-Click “OK” to install Prerequisites.
  • Page 18 Operating Instructions Shape X 6-Click “Next”. 7-Click “I Agree”.
  • Page 19 Operating Instructions Shape X 8-Click “Next”. 9- Click “Install”.
  • Page 20 Operating Instructions Shape X 10-Please wait installation to finish. 11-Click “Finish”.
  • Page 21 Operating Instructions Shape X 12-Click “Finish”. 13-Remove “Launch ShapeX CAM SW”, and Press Finish. Now the software is installed, but you need to configure windows to allow the software to control the machine. Please continue carefully.
  • Page 22 Operating Instructions Shape X 14-Go to “C:\Program Files (x86)\Shape X CAM SW”, right click on app.exe, select properties, compatibility, choose “Run this program as an administrator”, then press “Apply” and “OK”. 15-Go to “C:\Program Files (x86)\Shape X CAM SW”, right click on AppX.exe, select properties, compatibility, choose “Run this program as an administrator”, then press...
  • Page 23 Operating Instructions Shape X SW.exe, select properties, compatibility, choose “Run this program as an administrator”, then press “Apply” and “OK”. 17- Right click on “Shape X CAM SW” shortcut and click “Properties”. 18-Click “Advanced”.
  • Page 24 Operating Instructions Shape X 19-Select “Run as administrator” and click “OK”. 20-Click “Apply”.
  • Page 25 Operating Instructions Shape X 21-Click “Continue” than “OK”. Now the software has administrator rights. We need to configure COM port to communicate with main board. 22-Right click on “This PC” and click “Manage”.
  • Page 26 Operating Instructions Shape X 23-Go to “Device Manager”. 24-Go to “Other devices”, right click on “USB Serial Port” and click “Update driver”.
  • Page 27 Operating Instructions Shape X 25-Click on “Browse my computer for driver software”. 26-Click on “Browse” and select this location” C:\Program Files (x86)\ShapeX CAM SW\CDM v2.12.28 WHQL Certified” then click “Next”.
  • Page 28 Operating Instructions Shape X 27- Now drivers are installed properly. Click “Close”. 28-Right click on “USB Serial port”. And click “Properties”.
  • Page 29 Operating Instructions Shape X 29-Click “Advanced…” 30-Choose COM Port Number “COM13” than click “OK”. 31-Click “OK”.
  • Page 30 Operating Instructions Shape X Now COM Port is configured properly. We need to configure display to show slices during printing. 32-Right click on desktop and go to “Display settings”. 33- Two display appear: One with 1280*2400 resolution this is the 3D printer display that use for 3d printing.
  • Page 31 Operating Instructions Shape X 34-Verify resolution “1280*2400”, scale “100%”, orientation “Landscape”, Multiple display “Extend these displays”.
  • Page 32 Operating Instructions Shape X 35-Go to “C:\Program Files (x86)\Shape X CAM SW”, open “LCD_index.json”, to choose you 3d printing lcd display: 0: For dedicated graphics card or Nvidia. 1: For AMD graphics card Depend on your Hardware choose between “0” and “1” and save.

  • Page 33: 2-Network Connection

    Operating Instructions Shape X 5.1.2 - Network connection 5.1.2.1- Assign a fixed IP to your machine. 1-Go to ‘Control panel’. 2-Click on “Network and Internet”.
  • Page 34 Operating Instructions Shape X 3-click on “Network and Sharing center”. 4-click on “change adapter settings” located to the left side.
  • Page 35 Operating Instructions Shape X 5-Right click on “Ethernet” and choose “Properties”. 6-Select “Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”.
  • Page 36 • Your Connection should be configured as private. You can choose any IP address, Shape X 3D printer, IP address for 3Dprinter software located in IP.json (“C:\Program Files (x86)\Shape X CAM SW”), IP address for Shape X client software located in IP.json (“C:\Program Files (x86)\Shape X CAM SW1.4 - Client”),) should be the same.
  • Page 37 Operating Instructions Shape X 5.1.2.2-Sharing software 1-Go to “Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center\Advanced sharing settings” 2-Turn on network discovery, file and printer sharing for private (current profile and Guest or Public) 3- Turn on network discovery for your 3d printer and your PC. Then go to your machine.
  • Page 38 Operating Instructions Shape X 4-Turn off password-protected sharing. 3-Go to “C:\Program Files (x86)”, right click on Shape X CAM SW1.4 and click on “Properties”.
  • Page 39 4-Go to sharing section and click on “Advanced Sharing…” 5-Select “share this folder” than press on permissions. Share Name should be “SHAPEX”, instead of Shape X CAM SW1.4. 6-Select Allow for: Full control, Change and Read. Then press apply and OK.
  • Page 40 Operating Instructions Shape X 8-Press apply and OK. 9- Go to “C:\Program Files (x86)”, right click on Shape X CAM SW1.4 and click on “Properties”. 10-Choose security section, then click on Edit.
  • Page 41 Operating Instructions Shape X 11- Click on “Add…”...
  • Page 42 Operating Instructions Shape X 12-Enter the object names to select “Everyone”, and press OK. 13-Now select Allow for Full control, then press apply and OK. 14- Now you can install “Shape X CAM – Client” on your PC.

  • Page 43: Software Instructions

    Operating Instructions Shape X 5.2-Software instructions In the header section, we have 6 sections: -Import, -Materials, -Parameters, -Align, -Support, -Print. In addition, there is a left button that shows ‘Settings’ of the software and allows you to start new job or exit the software.

  • Page 44: 1-Settings

    Operating Instructions Shape X 5.2.1-Settings 5.2.1.1-Service tools...

  • Page 45: 2-Startup Position

    Operating Instructions Shape X Motor: Click on “Check” move the Z axis few centimeters and allow the user to verify that: Z axis, stepper motor, stepper driver, main board, USB to serial communication work properly. If Z axis is not moving, please check COM port configuration, the last firmware installed.

  • Page 46: 3-Leveling

    Operating Instructions Shape X 5.2.1.3-Leveling This Section allows the user to level build platform if needed or installing new build platform. Firstly, loosen the 4 HEXES located at the top of build platform Secondly, loosen the 4 HEXES located at the other side of the first 4HEX A “Pop up window”...

  • Page 47: 4-Exposure Calibration

    Operating Instructions Shape X 5.2.1.4-Exposure Calibration 1-Choose the required exposure time 2-Put a small drop of resin inside the resin container 3-Click “Start”. 4-Use a digital caliper to check the thickness of cured layers, 5-Write thickness in micrometers in the software, press “calculate” and you get the...

  • Page 48: 5-Email Configuration

    5.2.1.5-Email configuration Choose your email provider, put your username, password and click submit then test. You will receive an email notification that show “Shape X CAM is integrated with your email”. You may use delete button to delete your provided username and password.

  • Page 49: 6-Software Update

    Operating Instructions Shape X 5.2.1.6-Software update Use this section to check for update and install newly released software and firmware. 5.2.1.7-Firmware update Use this section to upload your firmware to the main board.

  • Page 50: 8-About

    Operating Instructions Shape X 5.2.1.8-About Check software version and release date.

  • Page 51: 2-Import

    Operating Instructions Shape X 5.2.1-Import -Add: import job, ‘STL’ format. In future updates, more file formats will be available -Delete: delete an imported job -Copy: copy an imported job...

  • Page 52: 3-Materials

    Operating Instructions Shape X 5.2.2-Materials In this section, you will find all required parameters to configure any materials. -Materials: Choose your materials with layer thickness -Build platform: Choose between Large or Small build platform -Tray Number: Choose your tray number, the software will subtract layers from film lifetime.

  • Page 53: 4-Parameters

    Operating Instructions Shape X 5.2.3-Parameters Support Mode: Choose your job mode. Please note stepper motor acceleration will change depend on selected mode. Advanced parameters: -Distance from ‘build platform’: this parameter is used to indicate the distance between objects and Z = 0. Used during automatic align.

  • Page 54: 5-Align

    Operating Instructions Shape X 5.2.4-Align Move selected object in X or Y or Z direction. Rotate selected object in X or Y or Z direction.
  • Page 55 Operating Instructions Shape X Automatic placement of objects. Align to faces: Select a dental model, click on horizontal base of the model, the model will be aligned automatically to the build platform...

  • Page 56: 6-Support

    Operating Instructions Shape X 5.2.5-Support generator Automatic support generator. Generate support for selected object. Delete all supports. Add support manually on mouse click. Delete selected support.
  • Page 57 Operating Instructions Shape X Add vents holes for hollow models. Delete selected vents holes for hollow models. Delete all vents holes for hollow models.
  • Page 58 Operating Instructions Shape X 5.2.6-Print Click on “start”. The software start calculating job. After calculating ‘job finish’, you may click on “Print” to start printing. Estimated required time will appear. At any time, you can stop the whole process.

  • Page 59: 7-Print

    Operating Instructions Shape X 6.Printing 6.1-Printing guidelines 1-Prepare job with Shape X CAM SW 2-Prepare resin with ShapeX RP machine 3-Ensure the resin tray is clean of partially cured bits before each print 3-Fill in the resin tray. Do not allow the resin tray to run out of print material during a print.
  • Page 60 Operating Instructions Shape X Support Related Issues Support Not Being Printed 1. Resin to Cold and / or not mixed Very well Part does not adhere to 1.Not enough supports 2.Support to small – increase support size and supports density...
  • Page 61 3D printing With Shape X CAM 2.0, the software can detect errors in imported STL files, it detects non watertight meshes also, inverted faces that normally printed with extra features.
  • Page 62 Operating Instructions Shape X...

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