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| It is part of the F123 series printers created by Stratasys for rapid prototyping. | It is part of the F123 series printers created by Stratasys for rapid prototyping. | ||
| - | =====Using the F170===== | + | =====Safety===== |
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| - | ====Safety==== | + | |
| 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. | 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. | ||
| - | ====Preparing Print Files==== | + | =====Preparing Print Files===== |
| In order to print on the F170, tray files must be generated using GrabCAD Print. | In order to print on the F170, tray files must be generated using GrabCAD Print. | ||
| - | ===Using GrabCAD Print=== | + | ====Using GrabCAD Print==== |
| GrabCAD print is a slicing software for generating files that the Stratasys F170 printer can process. | GrabCAD print is a slicing software for generating files that the Stratasys F170 printer can process. | ||
| - | ==Making your tray & placing models== | + | ===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. | ||
| - | On the computer, open GrabCAD Print | + | * Units |
| - | Create a new tray. Trays can hold multiple files and models. | + | * Tray Settings |
| - | After a new tray is made, upload file(s) by clicking on to the area which says “Add models”. 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:// | + | * Model Settings |
| - | The project contains a list of models, including both parts and assemblies. The left checkbox shows if the part will exist on the tray. The right check box is if you would like to print a job already assembled. | + | * Infill Settings |
| + | * Arrange | ||
| + | * Orient | ||
| + | * Scale | ||
| - | ====Printing from Queue==== | + | =====Printing from Queue===== |