Basic Job Build Tasks; Before A Build; Preparing The Printer - Stratasys Fortus 450mc User Manual

Basic Job Build Tasks

Before a Build

To build a job, you must first send the job file to the printer from the Control Center
application installed on your workstation PC. Jobs are sent in CMB format and placed in the
Job Queue (stored on the printer's hard drive). The header of the CMB file contains the
processed job's basic information (material type, approximate material amount required for
the build, tip size, etc.). This information is used to verify job compatibility with the printer's
existing configuration.
For information on using Insight, see the associated Help file within the Insight application.

Preparing the Printer

To prepare the printer for a build:
1. Power ON the printer (see
instructions).
2. Install a new build sheet.
Warning: Wear proper safety equipment when handling items inside the oven.
Surfaces in the build chamber can be very hot.
A. Remove the plastic wrap from both sides of the build sheet.
Note: Always use a new build sheet when building a job; the build sheet is
intended for one-time use. Do not turn a build sheet over and place it on the
platen. Material residue on the sheet can adhere to the platen or interfere with
the build sheet vacuum.
Note: Using build sheets not provided by Stratasys may impact part quality and
printer reliability.
Note: ABS, ASA and PC parts use a clear build sheet.
Ultem 9085 parts use an amber-colored build sheet.
Nylon 12 parts use a green tinted build sheet.
B. Open the oven door and place the build sheet onto the platen.
• Make sure the build sheet is as centered as possible when placed onto the platen.
If the oven is hot, the build sheet will curl when placed on the platen. As the build
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sheet warms up, it will flatten and adhere to the platen. Some adjustment of the
build sheet may be necessary to seal it against the platen.
Within about 5 minutes the printer should attain sufficient vacuum to secure the
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build sheet to the platen. The red X over the top of the Vacuum Status Indicator
will disappear once sufficient vacuum is achieved (see
page 44). The Build State button will remain yellow at this point.
3. Make sure that the tip wipe assembly's brushes as well as the printer's tips are
clean and that the purge bin is empty.
"Powering ON the Printer" on page 111
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