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Stratasys Connex500 User Manual (193 pages)

Brand: Stratasys | Category: 3D Printers | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents
5
About this Guide
9
Using this Guide
10
For more Information
10
Terms Used in this Guide
11
Safety
13
Safety Features
14
Symbols and Warning Labels
15
Safety Guidelines
16
Printer Installation
16
Printer Operation
16
UV Radiation
16
Printer Maintenance
16
Model and Support Materials
17
UV Lamps
17
First Aid for Working with Printing Materials
18
Contact with Skin
18
Contact with Eyes
18
Ingestion
18
Inhalation
18
Waste Disposal
19
Introducing the Connex500/350 3D Printing System
21
Welcome to Connex
22
Work Configurations
23
Source Files
24
STL Files
24
SLC Files
24
Connex Workflows
25
Printing Materials
26
Storage
26
Shelf Life
26
Exposure to Light
26
Safety Considerations
27
Disposal
27
Work Environment
27
Workstation Requirements
28
Preparing Files for Use with Objet 3D Printing Systems
29
Converting CAD Files to STL Format
29
Converting CAD Files to SLC Format
29
Objet Studio Software
30
Installing Objet Software
31
How to Install Software for the Connex 3D Printing System
32
How to Uninstall Objet Studio
36
Using Objet Studio
37
Launching Objet Studio
39
Windows® 7 Security Warning
39
Objet Studio Interface
40
Objet Studio Commands Menu
40
Model Tree Pane
44
Preparing Models for Production
45
OBJDF Files: Overview
45
Model Files
45
Placing Objects on the Build Tray
46
Opening Objet Tray Files
50
Quick-Access Model Commands
52
Copying and Pasting Objects
53
Selecting Objects
54
Splitting Objects into Components
55
Model-Material Settings
56
Changing the Model Material
57
Digital Materials
58
Assigning a Model Material to Objects
59
Surface Finish
60
Coating Objects
60
Assigning Properties to Hidden Objects
61
Positioning Objects on the Build Tray
62
Automatic Orientation
62
Automatic Placement
63
Manual Positioning
63
Model Orientation
64
Manipulating Objects on the Build Tray
65
Positioning Objects on the Z-Axis
65
Valid Object Placement
66
Using a Grid to Position Objects
67
Measurement Units
68
Setting Model Dimensions
69
Repositioning Objects
69
Changing an Object's Orientation
71
Grouping and Ungrouping Objects
72
Freezing Model Orientation
74
Display Options
75
Viewing Objects
75
Screen Layout
77
Tray Perspective
78
Setting Object Colors
79
Loading Large Files
80
Large File Manipulation
80
Zoom Options
82
Handling Completed Trays
83
Tray Validation
83
Production Estimates
84
Printing Modes
85
E-Mailing Objet Digital Files
86
Printing the Tray File
86
Applying Additional Objet Studio Features
89
Dividing Objects
89
Choosing the Support Strength
90
Hollow"- Filling Models with Support Material
91
Displaying the Cross Section of Objects
92
Exporting and Importing Objet Build Trays
94
Customizing Objet Studio
95
Creating a Quick Access Toolbar
95
Hiding the Ribbon
96
Display Colors
97
Keyboard Shortcuts
98
Setting User Preferences
99
Professional Mode Features
100
Default Settings
101
Opengl Driver Configuration
102
Getting Additional Objet Studio Assistance
104
Objet Studio Version, Material Module and Licensed Features
104
Monitoring and Managing Print Jobs
106
Job Manager Screen
106
Setting the Printer Connection
108
Off-Line Mode
109
Setting the Remote Printer Connection (Client Mode)
111
Job Manager Commands
111
Configuring User Alerts
114
Printing the Tray
115
Additional Server Features
115
Operating & Maintaining the Connex500/350 3D Printer
119
Starting the Connex Printer
120
Loading Model and Support Cartridges
122
Producing Models
123
Preparing the Printer
123
Printer Interface Color Key
125
Printing Indicators
126
Resuming Production after Printing Has Stopped
127
Changing the Printing Material
129
Keeping the Printer in Idle Mode
134
Shutting down the Printer
135
Maintaining the Printer
137
Routine Maintenance Schedule
137
Maintenance Counters
138
UV Lamp Check
140
Cleaning the Print Heads and the Roller
140
Cleaning and Replacing the Wiper
143
Pattern Test
145
Improving Print Quality
146
Cleaning the Roller Waste Collector and Inspecting the Roller Scraper
150
Replacing the Roller Scraper
150
Aligning the Print Heads
152
Calibrating (Optimizing) Print Heads
156
Replacing Print Heads
158
Testing and Calibrating the UV Lamps
168
Calibrating the Load Cells
174
Replacing the Odor Filter
176
Replacing the UV Lamps
176
Built-In Tests
181
Replacing the Waste Container
186
Cleaning the Exterior Panels
188
Handling Printed Models
189
Removing Models after Printing
190
Removing the Support Material
190
Post-Printing Treatment for Models Printed with Objet Veroclear
192
Photo-Bleaching Instructions
192
Storing Models
193

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