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 ======Ultimaker Training SOP====== ======Ultimaker Training SOP======
-Last edited: Wei (06/30/22) \\ +Last edited: Wei (08/03/22) \\ 
-Tool Lead: Jason Wei & Andrew Furst \\ +Tool Lead: Jason Wei\\ 
-Contact: jwei@ucsb.edu & Andrewfurst@ucsb.edu+Contact: jwei@ucsb.edu
  
 ====Training Checklist:==== ====Training Checklist:====
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   * Part Removal Cleaning   * Part Removal Cleaning
     * Ultimaker: scraper, cold water rinse, warm bath support removal process      * Ultimaker: scraper, cold water rinse, warm bath support removal process 
-  * Rates 
-    * PLA:$0.08/gram 
-    * ABS:$0.12/gram 
  
 ====Safety Concerns==== ====Safety Concerns====
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  ====Safe Operating Procedures Review====  ====Safe Operating Procedures Review====
   - Launch Cura version 5 (dark blue icon)   - Launch Cura version 5 (dark blue icon)
-  - Select printer and material(s) (ensure material is under 'Ultimaker' material section) on top selection bar +  - Select printer and material(s) (ensure material is under 'Ultimaker' material section) on top selection bar {{:print_settings.png?600|}}
- +
-{{:print_settings.png?600|}} +
   - Select File -> Open Files -> Open desired project (.STL file type)   - Select File -> Open Files -> Open desired project (.STL file type)
   - Using task bar on the left hand side, position model as desired   - Using task bar on the left hand side, position model as desired
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      * PVA support material needs to be dried in PrintDry container for at least 10 hrs prior to printing      * PVA support material needs to be dried in PrintDry container for at least 10 hrs prior to printing
   - Ensure “Adhesion” is selected   - Ensure “Adhesion” is selected
-  - Save the .gcode (file type Ultimaker 3 uses) or .ufp (file type Ultimaker S5 uses) file from Cura to a USB drive+  - Save the .ufp file from Cura to a USB drive
   - Select “PREVIEW” tab on top of screen to preview print   - Select “PREVIEW” tab on top of screen to preview print
      * Specific layer cross sections can be viewed by adjusting slider to the right of screen      * Specific layer cross sections can be viewed by adjusting slider to the right of screen
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   * If support was constructed from ABS carefully break away with pliers   * If support was constructed from ABS carefully break away with pliers
   * If support was constructed from PVA soak part in warm water for several hours to dissolve support structure    * If support was constructed from PVA soak part in warm water for several hours to dissolve support structure 
- 
-====Part Removal and Cleaning==== 
-**Ultimaker** 
-  * Remove part from print bed using a spatula or razor being careful not to cut yourself or scratch the build plate. Make sure no body part is in line with the tool should it slip or the part break free unexpectedly. 
-  * If support was used, submerge print in warm water for several hours to dissolve PVA filament. (prints can warp if submerged in water for over 24 hours) \\ 
  
 ====Maintenance==== ====Maintenance====
   * Bed should be cleaned with IPA between prints   * Bed should be cleaned with IPA between prints
   * Print heads and silicone head protector should be cleaned with IPA using a brush as needed    * Print heads and silicone head protector should be cleaned with IPA using a brush as needed 
-  * Print cores should be swapped or purged after clog or to change print line width.  +  * Print cores should be purged after clog
- +
-====Additional Information==== +
-**Cura Model Settings**    +
-  -    //Move//: Allows you to move your model across the plane in the x-, y-, and z- direction +
-  -    //Scaling//: Allows you to scale your model in the x-, y-, and z- direction by a percentage amount  +
-  -    //Rotation//: Allows you to rotate your model. Make sure to select the face that you want to align to the print bed. Ensure that you align the face with the **greatest surface area.**  +
-  -    //Mirror//: Allows you to mirror your model. +
-  -    //Per Model Settings//: Allows you to change print settings for each model. This allows you to have multiple prints on the same build plate while still using different print settings for each model. +
-  -    //Support Blocker//: Allows you to prevent support from being generated in certain areas. +
-  -    //Print selected model with Extruder 1//: Select which model to print with Extruder 1. This is generally build material. +
-  -    //Print selected model with Extruder 2//: Select which model to print with Extruder 2. This is generally support material. +
  
 ====Troubleshooting==== ====Troubleshooting====
 **Critical Printer Problems** **Critical Printer Problems**
-  * Material is not extruding or under extruding+  * **Material is not extruding or under extruding**
     * Ensure printing temperature is correct     * Ensure printing temperature is correct
     * Material could be too moist and needs to be dehydrated in PrintDry chamber overnight     * Material could be too moist and needs to be dehydrated in PrintDry chamber overnight
       * Solution to - error message of “one material seems to be empty”       * Solution to - error message of “one material seems to be empty”
-      * Whenever installing/reinstalling filament, ensure that there are **no deep bite/gouge marks on the filament**. This will cause extrusion failures +      * Whenever installing/reinstalling filament, ensure that there are **no deep bite/gouge marks on the filament**. This will cause extrusion failures {{tools:ultimaker:gougemark.jpg}} 
- +    * (Ultimaker 3 only) Automatic leveling could be malfunctioning 
-{{tools:ultimaker:gougemark.jpg}} +      * Use the manual leveling wizard and disable automatic leveling 
 +      * Unload and load freshly clipped filament
     * Print core could be clogged - try using another print core and inform a staff member of clogged print core     * Print core could be clogged - try using another print core and inform a staff member of clogged print core
       * For staff - instructions for print core purge       * For staff - instructions for print core purge
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         * Set clogged print core temperature to 230C         * Set clogged print core temperature to 230C
         * Remove filament & filament tube from print head (use pliers to push down the tube collar fitting & pull out the tube at the same time)         * Remove filament & filament tube from print head (use pliers to push down the tube collar fitting & pull out the tube at the same time)
-        * Insert clear purge rod into the print core through the hole that filament would usually go, and push down using pliers until it can no longer be pushed down or until clear material exits the nozzle+        * Insert clear purge rod into the print core through the hole that filament would usually go, and push down using pliers until it can no longer be pushed down or until clear material exits the nozzle{{tools:ultimaker:printcorecleaning.jpg}}
           * IF clear purge rod cannot be pushed down further           * IF clear purge rod cannot be pushed down further
             * Reduce print core temperature to 130C then pull OUT purge rod              * Reduce print core temperature to 130C then pull OUT purge rod 
               * Repeat above all of the above instructions (heat, push in rod, cool, pull out rod) until clear material can be seen exiting the nozzle               * Repeat above all of the above instructions (heat, push in rod, cool, pull out rod) until clear material can be seen exiting the nozzle
           * IF/WHEN clear material can be seen exiting the nozzle, print core purging has been completed           * IF/WHEN clear material can be seen exiting the nozzle, print core purging has been completed
-            * Reinstall filament tube & filament and proceed with print job +            * Reinstall filament tube & filament and proceed with print job  
-  * Extruded material is not sticking to the print bed+ 
 +  * **Extruded material is not sticking to the print bed**
     * Clean bed with IPA and spray a thin layer of hairspray prior to printing     * Clean bed with IPA and spray a thin layer of hairspray prior to printing
-  * Support material not extruding in the correct x-y position during dual material mode (PVA overlapping build material when it is not supposed to)+  * **Support material not extruding in the correct x-y position during dual material mode** (PVA overlapping build material when it is not supposed to)
     * X-Y offset needs to be calibrated - inform a staff member     * X-Y offset needs to be calibrated - inform a staff member
-  * Error message of “there is a problem with the active leveling sensor”+  * **Error message of “there is a problem with the active leveling sensor”**
     * Ensure there is no debris between glass bed and aluminum plate     * Ensure there is no debris between glass bed and aluminum plate
     * Print bed needs to be manually leveled - inform a staff member     * Print bed needs to be manually leveled - inform a staff member
-  * Large clump/ball of material surrounding nozzle+  * **Large clump/ball of material surrounding nozzle** {{tools:ultimaker:printcoreball.jpg}}
     * Stop print and inform a staff member     * Stop print and inform a staff member
  
 **Print Quality Problems** **Print Quality Problems**
-  * Edges/corners of part are warping (lifting off of the build plate, common for ABS prints)+  * **Edges/corners of part are warping**  (lifting off of the build plate, common for ABS prints) {{tools:ultimaker:warping.jpg}}
     * Adjust print orientation to reduce bottom layer surface area      * Adjust print orientation to reduce bottom layer surface area 
     * Clean bed with IPA then spray thin layer of hairspray prior to printing     * Clean bed with IPA then spray thin layer of hairspray prior to printing
-    * Decrease fan speed of bottom layers (custom settings) +    * Decrease fan speed of bottom layers (custom settings) 
- +
-{{tools:ultimaker:warping.jpg}} +
- +
-  * Bottom layer of print is wider than the rest of the print (aka elephant foot) +
-    * Decrease bed temperature+
  
-{{tools:ultimaker:rsz_1elephantfoot.jpg}}+  * **Bottom layer of print is wider than the rest of the print**  (aka elephant foot) {{tools:ultimaker:elephantfoot.jpg}} 
 +    * Decrease bed temperature 
  
-  * Brim is hard to remove from part+  * **Brim is hard to remove from part**
     * Increase brim distance (custom settings) by 0.1-0.2mm     * Increase brim distance (custom settings) by 0.1-0.2mm
     * Decrease bed temperature     * Decrease bed temperature
-  * Overhangs are droopy+  * **Overhangs are droopy**
     * Increase fan speed, decrease print temperature, and/or consider using support     * Increase fan speed, decrease print temperature, and/or consider using support
-  * Tiny holes on surface of print, part appears flimsy - print core is under extruding+  * **Tiny holes on surface of print, part appears flimsy** - print core is under extruding
     * Use freshly dried filament     * Use freshly dried filament
     * Ensure print temperature is correct     * Ensure print temperature is correct