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- | Stratasys F170 | + | ======Stratasys F170====== |
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+ | The Stratasys F170 is the most used printer at the IDC, located in the [[Semi-Clean Room|Semi-Clean Room]]. | ||
+ | It is part of the F123 series printers created by Stratasys for rapid prototyping. | ||
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+ | =====Safety===== | ||
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+ | No PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required to handling the F170 in normal operation. Gloves are recommended during maintenance since the apparatus of the printer may be 70°C or hotter during non-PLA modes. | ||
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+ | =====Preparing Print Files===== | ||
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+ | In order to print on the F170, tray files must be generated using GrabCAD Print. | ||
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+ | ====Using GrabCAD Print==== | ||
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+ | GrabCAD print is a slicing software for generating files that the Stratasys F170 printer can process. | ||
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+ | ===Creating a Project File=== | ||
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+ | - Go to File > New Project | ||
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+ | ===Making your tray & placing models=== | ||
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+ | - On the computer, open GrabCAD Print. | ||
+ | - Create a new tray. Trays can hold multiple files and models. | ||
+ | - Upload file(s) by clicking on to the area which says “Add models”. | ||
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+ | The software supports Inventor’s IAM, IPT, Solidwork’s SLDASM, SLDPRT, IGES 5.1-5.3, and STP/STEP(AP 203 E1/E2, AP 214, AP 242) files. More file types are listed here: https:// | ||
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+ | ===Settings for the tray=== | ||
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+ | There are tools available to manipulate models and printing parameters. | ||
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+ | * Units | ||
+ | * Tray Settings | ||
+ | * Model Settings | ||
+ | * Infill Settings | ||
+ | * Arrange | ||
+ | * Orient | ||
+ | * Scale | ||
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+ | =====Printing from Queue===== |