Best Practices ProJet X60 Series ZPrinter Series 2013 年 6 月 25 日

Best Practices ProJet X60 Series ZPrinter Series 1 2013 年 6 月 25 日

Overview ProJet 160, 260C, 360, 460 Plus, 660 Pro, 860 Pro ZPrinters 150, 250, 350, 450, 650 and 850 Materials Software Best practices Cleaning Bleed comp, fixtures, witness Part orientation Depowdering Infiltrations Accessory Units Resources

ProJet X60 Product Line ProJet 160 ProJet 260C ProJet 360 ProJet 460 Plus ProJet 660 Pro ProJet 860 Pro

ZPrinter Product Line (legacy) ZPrinter 150 ZPrinter 250 ZPrinter 350 ZPrinter 450 ZPrinter 650 ZPrinter 850

VisiJet PXL Material System* Premium composite for the ProJet x60 product line Toughest Parts Best Resolution Whitest Whites Excellent Color *Note: The equivalent material system for the ZPrinter X50 Series is zp151 Powder & zb63 Binder

VisiJet PXL Material System* Improved green strength makes post-processing easier Improved water cure process 100% stronger than zp 140 Works with color models Crisp details; no erosion Simple misting process *Note: The equivalent material system for the ZPrinter X50 Series is zp151 Powder & zb63 Binder

3DPrint Software 3DPrint & 3DEdit Pro* Creates cross-sections for 3D Printers printing Manages part location in build platform Creates Fixtures, Witness and Bleed compensation Manages user-sourced maintenance 3DEdit Pro File repair Model Coloring and Texture Mapping Print Preparation (splitting, hollowing, drain holes) *Z-Print & Z-Edit Pro are the equivalent products for the ZPrinter X50 Series

Software: 3DPrint/ZPrint Features Part Orientation 3D Print Setup Print Time Estimator Make Fixture Make Solid Make Witness Part Collision Detection Rotate, Scale & Justify Service Tools Interface Directly with Z-Edit & Z-Edit Pro

Software: 3DEdit Pro & Z-Edit Pro Features Transfer from Print Software Automatic File Repair Manual File Repair Fill Gaps & Join Gaps Triangle Edit Mode Apply colors, texture maps, text annotation & labels to 3D models Split Models Add Pins & Holes Hollow Objects Add Drain Holes Extrude Surfaces Save ZPR Transfer back to Print Software

Best Practices: Cleaning the Machine A Clean Machine is a Happy Machine! Dedicate at least one hour a week to clean the machine and surrounding area Cleaning the service station Cleaning the spreader roller Cleaning and lubrication Cleaning the sensor window When changing print heads clean the electrical contacts Cleaning the Debris Separator Emptying the Solid Waste

Best Practices: Clean the Service Station Remove debris from the Service Station Push down the lever to expose the rubber flaps and wash with distilled water

Best Practices: Clean the Parking Caps Older ZPrinter 450 and 250 models only Wash the pads with distilled water Dry with clean paper towels

Best Practices: Cleaning the Squirt Holes & Spittoon For Projet 660 & 860 models For ZPrinter 650 and 850 models Clean the print head squeegee with distilled water making sure it is free of debris Use the cleaning tool to clean the squirt holes on the before every print job Cleaning the spittoon regularly will also help ensure that the print heads are kept clean when the machine is idle

Best Practices: Part Orientation Part orientation in the build chamber is critical to producing consistently great parts Proper orientation will improve: Print Speed Part Green Strength Squash Reduction Accuracy (ex: for Mating Parts) Surface Finish Depowdering / Part Removal

Best Practices: Part Orientation for Speed Minimize the layers for shorter print times 3 hours, 37 minutes 8 hours

Best Practices: Part Orientation for Strength Z-Axis Less Strong X-Axis / Fast Axis Strongest Y-Axis / Slow Axis Strong

Best Practices: Part Orientation for Squash Effect Size of the bead of powder in front of the roller decreases Feeder side of build chamber Overflow side of build chamber

Best Practices: Part Orientation for Squash Effect

Orientation for Reducing Squash Orientation of this part is incorrect A bulky overhang has been placed high in the build chanmber towards the front overflow (Powder is least dense here) Overhang may sink into loose powder

Orientation for Reducing Squash Orientation of this part is correct The part has been flipped so that the overhanging part in now close to the bottom of the build chamber

Best Practices: Using Fixtures Support over-hangs and cylinders Support complex and delicate parts Support parts for transportation and display

Best Practices: Using Fixtures Making a fixture Parts of a fixture

Best Practices: Using a Witness Part Make a witness part No witness part Witness part

Best Practices: Using Bleed Compensation Enable Bleed Compensation to: Improve the overall dimensional accuracy Improve the surface alignment of mating and threaded parts

Best Practices: Depowdering Gross depowdering Fine depowdering Brush / Lightly sand the part to enhance color

Best Practices: Depowdering ProJet 160 / 260 / 360 ZPrinter 150 / 250 / 350 Place the hollow side facing up Remove the powder uniformly from the interior and exterior of the parts ProJet 460 / 660 / 860 ZPrinter 450 /650 / 850 Place the hollow side facing down Powder evacuates through the bottom Use fixtures with to protect delicate parts Fixture

Best Practices: Drying the Part Thoroughly dry the parts! ColorBond (formerly Z-Bond ) is activated by moisture Removal of all moisture in the part is crucial for great part-making: Deeper penetration of infiltrant Minimize off-gassing Eliminate bloom ZPrinter 650 Post-Processing Unit Fixture with bumper

Best Practices: Infiltration How far an infiltrate wicks into the part is based on its viscosity and gel time Moisture reacts with infiltrants 2-7mm penetration is typical

Best Practices: Infiltration ColorBond (formerly Z-Bond 90) Description One part resin Concept parts Cure time 15-30 min Saltwater Chemical free Variable Paraplast X-TRA Wax Seal and protect 15-30 min Cool down Application Drizzle Dip Mist Dip Dip ZW4 Strength Good Low Low Functional / High-strength Parts StrengthMax (formerly Z-Max 90) Description Max strength Heat resistant Cure time Application Strength 2 hrs. Brush High

Best Practices Infiltration: Prep Before applying any infiltrant (ColorBond, StrengthMax, Wax, Water-cure) Read the product instructions carefully Wear gloves, safety glasses protective clothing during application. Always work in a well ventilated area Use sheets of teflon, freezer paper or wax paper to cover your work area surface When working with ColorBond, have a good supply of paper towels at hand for absorbing excess infiltrant

Best Practices: Infiltration ColorBond Dip Pour ColorBond into plastic container Gently dip your part for a few seconds Drain excess liquid Promptly blot excess infiltrant that has pooled on the part using paper towels Lay your part on the glossy side of the protective sheet and allow to cure for ~15 minutes

Best Practices: Infiltration After each use Using the funnel, return any unused ColorBond back into the bottles Store in a cool area, away from heat and moisture Do not store ColorBond in refrigerator

Drizzle ColorBond Best Practices: Infiltration Drizzle Z-Bond over part, moving part around regularly until whole surface has been treated Quickly wipe any excess Z-Bond off part with paper towels Place part on a clean, non-stick surface and let cure and cool down before handling ~15 min. While part cures, clean up any drips that have fallen into catch container using paper towels

Best Practices: Infiltration Epsom Salt Water cure Use spray bottle provided with kit Mix measure and mix water Epsom salt until all crystals are dissolved Adjust spray to fine mist Spray a light coat of the salt water over all sides of part Use fan, hair dryer or oven to dry part faster

Best Practices: Infiltration StrengthMax (formerly Z-Max 90) High strength two part epoxy Low viscosity for deep infiltration: up to 10 mm Improved resistance to humidity and water Excellent high-temperature performance Create functional parts Clear appearance

Paraplast Wax Best Practices: Infiltration Low cost infiltrate Low temperature melting point Easily achieve 100% infiltration Produces a smooth surface Enhances the appearance of color parts Use with ZW4 Waxer Can be used with parts infiltrated with ColorBond

Best Practices: Multi-part assemblies To join multi-part assemblies, infiltrate each part normally Sand the seams for test fit Drip ColorBond on mating surfaces, hold together Apply CA accelerator for an instant bond.

Best Practices: Review Orient parts for maximum speed and strength Keep depowdering in mind when setting up the build Use fixtures, witness parts and bleed-comp when appropriate Use the 3D view in the software to identify part placement and orientation in the build chamber When gross depowdering use vacuum attachments to avoid damaging your part Start with low air pressure when fine depowdering gradually increase as needed Oven dry parts prior to infiltration - or air dry Mix recycled powder with fresh powder to maintain optimum powder properties Share and benefit from user tips and tricks, posted regularly on the 3D Systems Message Board

Accessory Units: ProBench ProBench (formerly Zbench) self-contained air filtering system Scrubs the air of the odors No ducting or venting is required It works with most popular infiltrants: ColorBond and StrengthMax The ProBench is the perfect accessory for a 3DPrinter installed in an office environment

Accessory Units: Depowdering Core Recycling Unit for the Projet 160/260 & ZPrinter 150/250

Accessory Units: Depowdering Powder Recycling Station for the ZPrinter 850 PRS-L

Accessory Units: Part Cart

Accessory Units: ZW4 ZW4 Waxer

Resources: 3DS Central

Resources: 3DS Shop

Resources: Contacts Hardware, software and application issues for all personal and professional printers should be directed to: Americas: support-us@3dsystems.com Asia Pacific: support-apac@3dsystems.com Europe/Middle-East/Africa: support-emea@3dsystems.com

Thank you! 3D Systems Application Team 52 2013 年 6 月 25 日