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height. A dialogue will pop up when the calibration is suc- height. A dialogue will pop up when the calibration is su
cessful.
Close the platform calibration dialogue and do a test print Close the platform calibration dialogue and
with this file http://3dprintingsystems.com/boarder-print.UP3 http://3dprintingsystems.com/boarder
7.0. Tips & Tricks Tips & Tricks
Large parts can sometimes have their corners lift from the platform, which causes the part to di Large parts can sometimes have their corners lift from the platform, which causes the part to di Large parts can sometimes have their corners lift from the platform, which causes the part to dis-
tort. This is caused by uneven heat across the surface of the platform. Preheating the platform b caused by uneven heat across the surface of the platform. Preheating the platform b caused by uneven heat across the surface of the platform. Preheating the platform be-
fore beginning large parts is essential to minimize this lifting. fore beginning large parts is essential to minimize this lifting.
Make sure the table is level! - Remove the Perfboard and clips, bring the table up to near
• Make sure the table is level!
the nozzle and in maintenance, move the head to each corner to ensure the distance b nd in maintenance, move the head to each corner to ensure the distance b nd in maintenance, move the head to each corner to ensure the distance be-
tween nozzle and table is the same at each corner. tween nozzle and table is the same at each corner.
Make sure the table is nice and toasty! (do a previous print or two and keep the table
• Make sure the table is nice and toasty!
heated after printing) - Insulate the table during preheating, use a piece of cardboard on heated after printing)
the platform while preheating. the platform while preheating.
Keep the printer away from any breezes, this cools the model too fast and it then warps.
• Keep the printer away from any breezes
(Cover in a box)
Print hollow - The less mass of plastic the less heat in the centre, the The less mass of plastic the less heat in the centre, the less warping.
•
Print the object with the least surface area on the platform, creates more support. Use Print the object with the least surface area on the platform,
•
the Wind Barrier to reduce support. the Wind Barrier to reduce support.
• Print closer to the Perfboard – Move the nozzle closer to the platform. Print closer to the Perfboard
• Keep the Perfboard Perfboard smooth - Clean the perfboard, by scrapping off the surface and e
suring it's kept clean and smooth on both sides. suring it's kept clean and smooth on both sides.
• Large parts - For large parts, ensure the platform is super toasty level and screw down For large parts, ensure the platform is super toasty level and screw down For large parts, ensure the platform is super toasty level and screw down
the platform.
Regularly check your platform height! It can change for a number of reasons, some of
• Regularly check your platform height!
which you may not even be aware of. To check your nozzle height, refer to section 3.3.2 which you may not even be aware of. To check your nozzle height, refer to section 3.3.2 which you may not even be aware of. To check your nozzle height, refer to section 3.3.2
To make your printed parts very strong and water tight, apply several coats of Acetone consec To make your printed parts very strong and water tight, apply several coats of Acetone consec To make your printed parts very strong and water tight, apply several coats of Acetone consecu-
tively. Ideally MEK is best, but can be hard to obtain and requires caution when using. tively. Ideally MEK is best, but can be hard to obtain and requires caution when using. tively. Ideally MEK is best, but can be hard to obtain and requires caution when using.
Take note of the caution labels on the bottle. Take note of the caution labels on the bottle.
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Remove the Perfboard and clips, bring the table up to near
(do a previous print or two and keep the table
during preheating, use a piece of cardboard on
, this cools the model too fast and it then warps.
oard, by scrapping off the surface and en-
less warping.
creates more support. Use
of reasons, some of
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