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Stratasys FDM 400mc Manual (162 pages)

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

Table of Contents
7
Service and Support
13
360Mc/400Mc Service
13
Software Support
13
Safety Instructions
14
Hazard Types
14
Product Safety Signs
15
Specific Safety Practices
16
Guard Door Interlocks
16
General Safety Practices
17
Setup and Installation
19
General Information
19
Prepare Your Facility for Installation
19
Identifying Your System
19
Basic Setup
19
Making the Network Connection
19
Making the External Air Connection
20
Making the Power Cable Connection
20
Network Setup
21
Configuring the Network
21
Setting the IP Address
21
Moving the System
23
System Components
27
System Protection
27
Main Circuit Breaker
27
Thermal Cut-Out Fuses
27
Ups
27
Access Doors and Panels
28
Top Door and Top Hood
29
Oven Door
29
Canister Bay Doors
29
Right Side Door - Upper
29
Right Side Door - Lower
29
Left Side Door - Upper
30
Left Side Door - Lower
30
Gantry Area (XY Table)
30
Opening the Top Door and Top Hood
30
XY Gantry Assembly
30
Head Assembly
31
Head Maintenance Bracket
32
Modeling Materials and Tips
33
Materials
33
Liquefier Tips
34
Oven Bay
37
Oven Door
37
Oven Components
38
Canister Bay
41
Accessing the Bays
41
Canister Bay Components
41
Smartspool System
43
Vacuum and Air Dryer Systems
45
On Board Vacuum System
45
On Board Air Dryer System
45
Operating the System
47
Basic User Interface and Operations
47
Using the Keypad
48
Screen Symbols
49
Powering up the System
49
Powering down the System
50
Basic Job Build Tasks
51
Before a Job Build
51
Select a Job to Build
53
Build Job Warnings
54
Information Available During a Build
55
Pausing or Aborting a Job
56
After a Job Build
57
Removing Supports
58
Breakaway Support Material
58
Soluble Release Support Material
58
Support Material for PPSF Parts
58
Material, Canisters, and Liquefier Tips
58
Unloading Material from the Liquefier Tips
58
Removing Canisters
59
Canister Installation
61
Loading Material to the Liquefier Tips
64
Canister Auto Change-Over
65
Handling/Storing Canisters
66
Changing Tips or Material Type
67
Working with the Job Queues
75
Change Modeler Default Values
76
Display Units
76
Part Build Location
76
System Status
78
Temperature Status
78
Odometer Status
78
Material Status
79
System Software Version
80
Sensor, System, or UPS Status
80
Miscellaneous Operating Tasks
81
Oven Temperature Control
81
Operator Control of Head and Z Stage Movement
82
Operating Insight
85
Getting Started with Insight
85
Starting Insight
85
Opening an STL File
85
Modeler Setup - Insight
86
Configure Your Modeler
86
Part Build Parameters
87
Preparing the Model - Insight
88
Orienting the Part in the Build Envelope
88
Slicing the Part
89
Building Supports and a Base for the Part
89
Saving the Job File
89
Creating Toolpaths
89
Saving the Toolpath (CMB File)
90
Flag Button Shortcut
90
Sending a Part to the Modeler
91
Calibration
93
Automatic Calibration
93
Auto Z Stage Zero Calibration
93
Auto Tip-To-Tip Calibration (Autocal Tip Offset)
94
XY and Z Tip Offset Calibration
94
Manual Calibration
98
Manual Z Stage Zero
98
Auto Z Stage Zero Calibration - Manual Start
100
Auto Tip-Tip Calibration (Autocal Tip Offset) - Manual Start
101
XY and Z Tip Offset - Manual Start
102
System Maintenance
103
Updating Controller Software
103
Web Method (Preferred Method)
103
CD Method (Alternate Method)
104
Placing System in Receive Software Upgrade Mode
104
Maintenance Schedule
105
Daily Maintenance
106
Clean the Platen
106
Empty the Purge Waste Bucket
106
Weekly Maintenance
107
Vacuum the Build Envelope
107
Clean/Inspect Tip Wipe Assembly
107
Quarterly Maintenance
110
Inspect the Platen O-Ring
110
Clean the Vacuum System In-Line Filter and Jar
110
Clean the Tip Sensor Plunger
111
As Needed Maintenance
112
Upgrading Software or Entering a System Code
112
Platen Flatness Diagnostic
113
Clean Exterior Surface of System
114
Clean the Liquefier Tips
114
Replace an Interior Lamp
114
Troubleshooting
115
Getting Help
115
Finding a Remedy
116
PPSF Materials User Guide
121
Introduction to PPSF
121
Terminology
121
Hazard Classifications
122
Pre-Processing
122
Setting up PPSF in Insight (Version 6.0 or Later
122
Modeler Operation with PPSF
123
Switching to PPSF from Another Material
123
Replacing the Tip
123
Replacing the Purge Ledge
123
General Operation with PPSF
124
Removing PPSF_S Supports
124
Using the Support Removal Toolkit Items
126
Tool Maintenance
126
Support Removal Tool Kit
127
Reheating a PPSF Part
130
Reheating with the Modeler Oven
130
Reheating with a Convection or Consumer Oven
130
Reheating with Laboratory Ovens
131
Reheating with a Hot Air Gun
131
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS
131
Material Abbreviations
131
Finishing
131
Sealing/Adhesive
131
Sealing/Adhesive Data
132
Drilling and Sanding
132
UI Menu Structure
133
Main Menu
133
Waterworks
145
About Waterworks Soluble Concentrate
145
Service and Support
145
System, Material, and Liquefier Tip Compatibility
146
Abs (P400
146
Abs-Esd7
146
ABS-M30 (P430), ABS-M30I
146
Absi (P500
147
Pc-Abs
148
Tip Identification
149
Vantage and Titan System Tip Identification
149
Fortus System Tip Identification
149
Choosing a Support Removal Tank
150
Circulation Tanks
150
Ultrasonic Tanks
150
Safety Guidelines
151
Support Removal Items
151
Removing Support Material
152
Manually Removing Support Material
152
Removing SR-100 Support Material
152
Adding Solution to the Tank
152
Tank Temperature
153
Placing Parts in the Tank
153
Inspecting Parts and Solution
154
Removing Parts from the Tank
155
Changing Solution in the Tank
156
Disposing of Soluble Concentrate
157
Soluble Solution Drain Effluent
157
Neutralization
157
Support Removal Quick Reference
159
Minimize Cleaning Time in Support Removal Tank Solution
159
Sustain Proper Temperature of Support Removal Tank Solution
159
Maintain Clean Support Removal Tank Solution
160
Minimize Support Material on Thin-Walled or Fine Feature Geometries
160

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