======Stratasys F170======

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.

=====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.

=====Preparing Print Files=====

In order to print on the F170, tray files must be generated using GrabCAD Print.

====Using GrabCAD Print====

GrabCAD print is a slicing software for generating files that the Stratasys F170 printer can process.

===Creating a Project File===

  - Go to File > New Project

===Making your tray & placing models===

  - 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”.

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://help.grabcad.com/article/214-list-of-supported-file-formats?locale=en

===Settings for the tray===

There are tools available to manipulate models and printing parameters.

  * Units
  * Tray Settings
  * Model Settings
  * Infill Settings
  * Arrange
  * Orient
  * Scale

=====Printing from Queue=====