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Contents 1 Safety, Service, and Support ........... 1 Intended Use ....................1 Reasonably Misuse ..................1 Objective......................1 Reading Instructions ..................1 Knowledge ..................... 2 Availability ...................... 2 Symbols Used....................2 Nameplate ..................... 3 Abbreviations ....................4 User Groups and Qualifications ..............4 Operator ..........................
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Installing and Connecting the Printer to the GrabCAD Print Pro Client ......24 Installing the Stratasys H350 Build Processor ..............24 Stratasys H350 Build Processor Installation Procedure ......... 25 Adding the H350 Build Processor to Materialise™ Magics™......... 31 Stratasys H350 Build Processor Configuration ............35 Page vi...
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H350 User Guide Stratasys Online Resources ................ 39 Stratasys Academy ......................40 Stratasys Support Center ....................40 Stratasys Academy YouTube Channel................41 GrabCAD Community ......................42 3 System Components ............. 43 Printer Overview ..................43 Printer Exterior ........................43 Lid........................... 44 Powder container inlet access door................
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Reports ......................51 Software....................... 51 Printer Software ......................... 51 Build Preparation Software ....................51 Build Preparation Using GrabCAD Print for H350 ..........51 Build Preparation Using Other Software..............51 Stratasys H350 Build Processor ..................51 4 User Interface ..............52 Overview ......................
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Starting a Build Job (Previously Used) ................117 Removing a Build..................119 Prepare the Stratasys H trolley and Build Removal Box ..........121 Placing the build removal box on the printer..............123 Remove the Build Using the Wizard ................128 Remove the Build Removal Box From the Printer ............
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H350 User Guide Bead Blasting the Build....................135 Automated Bead Blasting ..................135 Manual Bead Blasting................... 136 Build Warnings......................... 136 Aborting a Build ....................... 137 Abort safely......................137 Force abort ......................137 Next steps......................138 6 Calibration and Adjustments........139 Thermal Calibration..................
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H350 User Guide Cleaning the Print Sled Surfaces................185 Cleaning the Print Sled Lamps ................186 Cleaning the Print Sled Protection Strips ............. 186 Inspecting and Maintaining the Printhead Guard Plate ........... 203 Cleaning Printhead Guard and Nozzle Guard ............206 Full Black Image Paper Test ....................
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H350 User Guide Procedure ......................251 Updating Controller Software..............253 Procedure ......................254 8 Troubleshooting ............260 Getting Help ....................260 Fault Codes....................260 Exporting the Voltage Stabilizer Event Log..........270 Warnings and Errors .................. 278 FMS Fill pump timeout..................... 278 Background information..................
Absorption Fusion™ Powered 3D printer as well as safety information and safety label locations. Intended Use Intended use for this printer is 3D printing. The H350 SAF Selective Absorption Fusion Powered 3D Printer uses materials to create parts. Reasonably Misuse Any actions not complying with the directions contained within this guide will be considered a way to reasonably misuse the H350 SAF Selective Absorption Fusion Powered 3D Printer.
“Identifying Your Printer” (page 18)). Software Support If you have a software problem that is not covered in this guide, please contact Stratasys Customer Support. Contact information is available from the Stratasys website at: https:// support.stratasys.com/en/contact-us. When calling in for service, always have your printer’s software version (see “Maintenance...
The area in the printer where the build is created. The available area where the build may be created as Build envelope delineated by the H350 build processor software. The metal plate which forms the bottom of the build chamber Build plate and descends along the Z-axis during the build process.
General Information Weight and Dimensions 2 PRINTER SETUP This chapter describes basic setup of the H350 SAF Selective Absorption Fusion Powered 3D Printer. General Information Weight and Dimensions The approximate net weights and dimensions of the printer modules are provided below.
Figure 2: ID printer through GUI Connecting to the Network Processed job files can be transferred to the H350 3D printer through your facility’s Ethernet network. An RJ45 network connector is located on the right, rear corner of the printer (as viewed from the rear).
Install the GrabCAD Print software on a facility workstation. Navigate to https:// help.grabcad.com/article/201-printing-monitoring-remotely. • Add the H350 3D printer to the GrabCAD Print Server application according to the instructions. GrabCAD Print Server Software GrabCAD print server software can be installed on a computer linked to the same network as the H350 printer.
Installing the Stratasys H350 Build Processor If GrabCAD Print Pro is not used as the job preparation software, the Stratasys Build Processor is the software that enables third party job preparation software to create the slices in the build job file.
Installing the Job Preparation Software Installing the Stratasys H350 Build Processor Stratasys H350 Build Processor Installation Procedure The build job file is not transferred from the build processor to the printer. 1. On the computer that will run the software, copy the installation file to the computer’s local drive.
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Installing the Job Preparation Software Installing the Stratasys H350 Build Processor 4. On the next screen, click Proceed. For the installation to continue, the user must have administrator rights for the computer. Figure 9: Installation screen 5. If the computer is limited by the IT administrator, the user will have to type the administrator user name and password before being able to proceed.
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7. When the installation is complete, click Finish to close the installation wizard. Figure 11: Final installation wizard window 8. The Stratasys H350 Build Processor is now installed on the computer. The procedure imports the build processor into the nesting software, for example Materialise™ Magics™.
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Installing the Job Preparation Software Installing the Stratasys H350 Build Processor 3. The next screen shows all available installed build processors. Choose the Stratasys H350 3D printer and click Add. See Figure Figure 15: Add the H350 build processor 4. The next screen displays the Build Processor version, in this case 1.0.00000.0, and allows for the editing of some printer information such as: •...
Stratasys H350 Build Processor Configuration After performing “Stratasys H350 Build Processor Installation Procedure” (page 25) “Adding the H350 Build Processor to Materialise™ Magics™” (page 31), the Stratasys H350 Printer is available in the Build Processor (BP) Manager. Figure 19: BP manager 1.
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Installing the Job Preparation Software Installing the Stratasys H350 Build Processor 2. From the build processor manager, double click the Stratasys H350 3D Printer icon to open the control panel. The control panel displays the jobs in queue and whether they are completed or failed.
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Upload folder field. See Figure Figure 22: Stratasys H350 machine configuration (tab 1) 5. The second tab is the Profile Editor tab. This is where the options for scaling factors and wall growth compensation are found. See...
The build strategy file includes the X,Y,Z scaling factors and the wall growth compensation factor, Border offset. The default values provided by Stratasys should not be changed without an in-depth understanding of the printing process and the printer configuration. For details please contact your Application Engineering representative.
Stratasys Academy is your online learning platform where you can quickly learn and acquire skills on additive technologies and your Stratasys printer. To guide you in your learning, our online academy provides a variety of resources such as an extensive library of videos and eLearning modules. We periodically update the site with new content.
Stratasys Online Resources Stratasys Academy YouTube Channel In addition, you can check the latest revision of the user guide for your Stratasys 3D printer and download documents in different languages. The Support Center is available in multiple languages. You can change the display language using the language drop-down menu in the top-left corner of the homepage.
Printer Overview Printer Exterior 3 SYSTEM COMPONENTS This chapter describes the components of the H350 SAF Selective Absorption Fusion Powered 3D Pinter. Printer Overview Printer Exterior Warning: Electrical Shock Hazard Power off the printer before removing the rear panels. If printer is powered up, electrocution may result.
Modeling Materials Materials Used The H350 printer uses two materials to create parts: powder and HAF high absorption fluid. The powder can be Stratasys High Yield PA11 or SAF™ PA12.The HAF is contained in a four- liter cartridge. Powder The two powders used in the H350 printer are Stratasys High Yield PA11 or SAF™ PA12.
Build Preparation Software Build Preparation Using GrabCAD Print for H350 The printer builds parts by processing an original CAD or STL file into a Stratasys SAFB file which is then downloaded to the printer. GrabCAD Print is the preferred software used to process files and then transfer them to the printer to be built.
Overview 4 USER INTERFACE This chapter provides an overview of the H350 3D Printer User Interface (UI). Specific printer operation information and procedures can be found in Chapter , 5 Operating the Printer (page 78). You must power ON the printer prior to using the touchscreen (see “Powering ON...
Print Pro to the printer. However, you cannot start the print in GrabCAD Print Pro. The build must started on the H350 printer user interface touch monitor. Magics will generate a .BLD file. This file is a buildjob file that is broken down into slices and is ready for printing.
Figure 17: Initializing screen Reactivating a Dormant Printer If the H350 printer has been powered up but unused for a period of two weeks or longer, it is strongly recommended that a paper print test is performed as a reactivation procedure before beginning a new build job.
Basic User Operations H350 and the MTConnect Protocol H350 and the MTConnect Protocol The H350 supports printer status reporting over the MTConnect protocol, see https://www.mtconnect.org. The two API endpoints for obtaining H350 MTConnect data are: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:5000/probe http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:5000/current where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx must be replaced with the H350 printer IP address.
Loading Material Caution: Damage to Printer The H350 printer is material specific, and is set up to use either High Yield PA11 or SAF™ PA12. Do not load the wrong material as it will cause damage to the printer. The information within this section will walk you through the process of loading material in the H350 printer.
SAF™ PA12. Do not load the wrong material as it will cause damage to the printer. The H350 printer is equipped with a powder container that can hold 40 kg (88 lbs.) of powder, which is the equivalent to the amount typically needed for two full builds. There is a mixing wheel inside the powder container that mixes the powder after the container is filled and keeps the power mixed during the build.
To prepare the powder mix: 1. Remove the Stratasys H350 powder container from the powder retrieval station. 2. Weigh the container to determine how many kilograms of used powder are in the container.
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Refilling Powder • Stratasys H trolley (part number X3D-01006-V): This is a trolley with an electric motor for lifting the powder container. The trolley includes the powder container tilt assembly, which is a metal bracket mounted on the trolley with quick release bracket. The bracket can be rotated 180 degrees in order to facilitate powder flow from the container to the printer.
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104). b. Confirm the powder load adapter is properly mounted. 3. Attach the powder container to the Stratasys H trolley and securely lock in place. 4. Position the trolley near the printer. 5. Open the printer lid. If the lid is kept closed, there is a risk of scratching the printer panel.
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Loading Material Refilling Powder 8. Position the Stratasys H trolley so it may be rotated vertically. See Figure Figure 38: Position trolley 9. Begin raising the powder container. See Figure 39. The powder container will begin to tilt while it is being raised. Raise the container to the maximum height.
The accessories required to remove a build job are: • Stratasys H trolley (part number X3D-01006-V): This is a trolley with an electric motor for lifting the powder container. The trolley also includes a build removal box plate. A quick release bracket is used to mount the build removal box plate to the H trolley.
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Removing a Build Starting a Build Job (Previously Used) • Stratasys H350 Build Removal box (part number X3D-01001). The removal box consists of two parts: a box and a removable bottom plate. Figure 54: Build removal box and build removal box plate The build can be removed once the build job is finalized, successfully completed, canceled, or fails.
Removing a Build Prepare the Stratasys H trolley and Build Removal Box Prepare the Stratasys H trolley and Build Removal Box 1. Prepare the Stratasys H-trolley. a. If required, remove the tilt bracket for the powder container. b. Mount the removal box plate bracket. See...
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Removing a Build Prepare the Stratasys H trolley and Build Removal Box 2. Confirm the bracket is locked properly in position using the lock pin. See Figure Figure 56: Build removal box bracket mounted and locked Build removal box plate 3.
The processing chamber can reach a temperature of 100ºC (212ºF) and could cause injury. Put on heat resistant gloves before handling. 1. Position the Stratasys H-trolley, with the build removal box, in close proximity to the printer. From the Home screen, press Unlock lid to open the printer lid. See...
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Figure 66: Build job removal from Home screen 4. When the build plate has moved fully upward and stops moving, pull the build removal box, which now contains the build, onto the Stratasys H-trolley. Figure 67: Press Finish Page 129...
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Figure 68: Build removal box placed on tray 5. When the build removal box is properly positioned on the tray, engage the lock. This will secure the build removal box to the Stratasys H-trolley. Figure 69: Lock engaged Page 130...
2. Pull the Stratasys H-trolley backwards and away from the printer. Figure 72: Trolley retracted from printer The Stratasys H-trolley can safely and stably carry the build removal box even when fully extended. Once the build has been removed, the printer can be cleaned and the next build job can be started.
A high level view of the thermal calibration process for the H350 printer is comprised of the following steps: 1. Fill printer with 20 kg (44 lbs.) of virgin powder.
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Once at steady state 70% to 30% ratio is achieved, the H350 shrinkage settings will better reflect the age of the powder. At this point, the typical tolerance band is +/- 0.2mm < 100mm > +/- 0.2% in all axes. Once again, the types of...
2. On the Recipe tuning screen, enter 165 in the Bed temperature target [C] field. 3. Press Submit all. Figure 1: Recipe tuning screen 4. Load the PA12_TCB_v(X.X) build file (provided by Stratasys) onto the printer. The PA12_TCB_v(X.X) build file is comprised of the following: •...
146). Always click Submit All following a settings change to ensure changes are applied to the printer. While GrabCAD Print retrieves the settings from the printer, customers using the Stratasys Build Processor must update the build strategy profile file. See Figure 23 (page 39).
Load Cell Calibration Building and Analyzing the Thermal Calibration Parts Table 2: H350 printer scaling factors Border Shaving Shrinkage Shrinkage Shrinkage Border Offset (mm) Temperature Compensation X Compensation Y Compensation Z in mm (Build (GrabCAD Target (°C) (Scale Y) (Scale Y)
Table 2 lists part numbers for various replacement consumable items. Use the part numbers listed in this table when ordering replacement parts from Stratasys or your regional Stratasys office. Table 1: Maintenance Schedule...
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Post-Build Maintenance Inspecting and Maintaining the Printhead Guard Plate • Nozzle Plate - Never touch or attempt to clean this area. Contact Stratasys Service if an issue is observed. See Figure Figure 69: Printhead guard Printhead guard Figure 70: Nozzle guard and nozzle plate...
Following the post-build maintenance procedures helps to minimize the number of deviant and blocked nozzles. Following additional maintenance procedures can improve the condition of the printheads. Consult Stratasys Customer Success to resolve any recurring part quality issues. Document any printhead quality issue with the corresponding full image test print. Archive the tests and monitor the number of blocked and deviant nozzles.
Following the post-build maintenance procedures helps to minimize the number of deviant and blocked nozzles. Following additional maintenance procedures can improve the condition of the printheads. Consult Stratasys Customer Success to resolve any recurring part quality issues. Page 217...
Replacing Spot Light Bulb Customer Replaceable Units The following service procedures outline the replacement instructions for the customer replaceable units of the H350 3D printers. Replacing Spot Light Bulb Warning: Electrical Shock Hazard Contact with live circuits could cause serious electric shock. Do not continue before disconnecting the power cable.
8 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter describes troubleshooting steps that can be performed to correct basic problems with the H350 SAF Selective Absorption Fusion Powered 3D Printer. Getting Help If you have a problem with your printer or the printer’s materials that is not covered in this guide, or if you need to order replacement parts, please contact Customer Support for your region.
Exporting the Voltage Stabilizer Event Log Exporting the Voltage Stabilizer Event Log During the course of troubleshooting the H350 printer system, or at the direction of Stratasys personnel, it may be necessary to export the voltage stabilizer event log. The event log contains all alarms and errors that have occurred during system operation.
Declaration of Conformity Special Risk Reduction Measures 9 SUPPLEMENTARY INFO Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity information is available from your Stratasys representative. Please contact your local regional office for a copy of this document. Dismantling, Disabling and Scrapping Energy isolation...
Caution: Pursuant to Part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Stratasys, ltd. may cause harmful interference and void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) You can obtain current Material Safety Data Sheets for printer materials from the Stratasys website at: http://www.stratasys.com/materials/material-safety-data-sheets. Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private...
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