ultimaker_3_sop
Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
| Both sides previous revisionPrevious revisionNext revision | Previous revision | ||
| ultimaker_3_sop [2022/06/29 20:02] – wei | ultimaker_3_sop [2022/08/27 00:18] (current) – haley | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| - | ======Ultimaker | + | ====== |
| - | Last edited: | + | Last edited: |
| Tool Lead: Jason Wei & Andrew Furst \\ | Tool Lead: Jason Wei & Andrew Furst \\ | ||
| Contact: jwei@ucsb.edu & Andrewfurst@ucsb.edu | Contact: jwei@ucsb.edu & Andrewfurst@ucsb.edu | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====== Ultimaker Printers ====== | ||
| ====Training Checklist: | ====Training Checklist: | ||
| Line 9: | Line 11: | ||
| *Job Setup | *Job Setup | ||
| *At the computer: CAD -> export .stl -> Cura (print parameters, support materials) -> export .gcode/.ufp -> USB stick -> plug into printer -> record in FBS | *At the computer: CAD -> export .stl -> Cura (print parameters, support materials) -> export .gcode/.ufp -> USB stick -> plug into printer -> record in FBS | ||
| - | *At the printer: clean print bed (Ultimaker) | + | *At the printer: clean print bed |
| *Part Removal Cleaning | *Part Removal Cleaning | ||
| - | *Ultimaker: scraper, cold water rinse, warm bath support removal process | + | *Scraper, cold water rinse, warm bath support removal process |
| *Rates | *Rates | ||
| Line 51: | Line 53: | ||
| ====Part Removal and Cleaning==== | ====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. | * 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) \\ | * 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) \\ | ||
| Line 88: | Line 89: | ||
| * Ultimaker’s purge wizard does not work too well, what follows is a better custom recipe: | * Ultimaker’s purge wizard does not work too well, what follows is a better custom recipe: | ||
| * Set clogged print core temperature to 230C | * Set clogged print core temperature to 230C | ||
| - | * Remove filament & filament tube from print head | + | * Remove filament & filament tube from print head (use pliers to push down the tube collar fitting & pull out the tube at the same time) |
| - | * 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 and push down using pliers until it can no longer be pushed down or clear material exits the nozzle | + | |
| * 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 | ||
| Line 122: | Line 122: | ||
| * Ensure print temperature is correct | * Ensure print temperature is correct | ||
| + | ====== F270 Printer ====== | ||
| ====Training Checklist: | ====Training Checklist: | ||
| - | *Components Overview: thermoplastics, | + | *Components Overview: thermoplastics, |
| - | *Safety: | + | *Safety: |
| *Job Setup | *Job Setup | ||
| - | *At the computer: | + | *At the computer: |
| - | *At the printer: | + | *At the printer: build tray |
| *Part Removal Cleaning | *Part Removal Cleaning | ||
| - | *Ultimaker: tray removal, warm bath support removal process | + | *Tray removal, Sodium hydroxide solution cleaning process |
| - | *F270: tray removal, Sodium hydroxide solution cleaning process | + | |
| *Rates | *Rates | ||
| - | *Ultimaker: ABS | + | *ABS, Support, hourly charge |
| - | *F270: PLA, ABS, Support, hourly charge | + | |
| ====Overview: | ====Overview: | ||
| - | * This training provides an introduction to using and operating the FDM 3D printers including: | + | * This training provides an introduction to using and operating the Stratasys F270: |
| * File Types | * File Types | ||
| * Software | * Software | ||
| - | * Cura | ||
| * GrabCad Print | * GrabCad Print | ||
| * Printer Use | * Printer Use | ||
| * Post processing | * Post processing | ||
| - | | + | |
| - | * Changing Print Heads | + | |
| - | * Changing Fulfillment Type | + | |
| - | * Cleaning | + | |
| - | * The two FDM printers (Ultimaker and F270) are both set up to print with with ABS by default, Other materials are available upon request. | + | |
| * Work by extruding thermoplastic filament onto build platform-Build the part layer by layer. | * Work by extruding thermoplastic filament onto build platform-Build the part layer by layer. | ||
| * Remember to enter job information into the 3D print job log! | * Remember to enter job information into the 3D print job log! | ||
| ====Safety==== | ====Safety==== | ||
| - | * The print heads can be very hot - do not touch them with bare hands unless positive they are cool. | ||
| * As with any automated machinery make sure that your body is clear of the moving parts to avoid injury. | * As with any automated machinery make sure that your body is clear of the moving parts to avoid injury. | ||
| - | * The support removal tank for the F270 is filled with heated caustic chemicals that dissolve the support material. An apron, Gloves, and a face shield must be worn when inserting and removing parts or basket from tank. | + | * The support removal tank is filled with heated caustic chemicals that dissolve the support material. An apron, Gloves, and a face shield must be worn when inserting and removing parts or basket from tank. |
| ====Job Setup==== | ====Job Setup==== | ||
| *At the Computer: | *At the Computer: | ||
| - | -Load your STL file into the print software | + | -Load your STL file into GrabCAD |
| - Set Print Parameters: | - Set Print Parameters: | ||
| - Position the part on the build tray in a way that is conducive to 3D printing (flat side down, minimize overhangs etc..) | - Position the part on the build tray in a way that is conducive to 3D printing (flat side down, minimize overhangs etc..) | ||
| - Select appropriate layer or slice height (the more slices the higher the print resolution but the longer it takes to print) | - Select appropriate layer or slice height (the more slices the higher the print resolution but the longer it takes to print) | ||
| - | - For Ultimaker: | + | |
| - | - Select " | + | |
| - | - Check appropriate filament and bed temperatures (should be set if using standard filament load out) | + | |
| - | - Send job to Ultimaker using USB drive | + | |
| - | {{: | + | |
| - | + | ||
| - | + | ||
| - | + | ||
| - | - For F270: | + | |
| - | | + | |
| - Send job to F270 over Ethernet | - Send job to F270 over Ethernet | ||
| {{: | {{: | ||
| Line 198: | Line 182: | ||
| Make sure to record the material used and print time in FBS along with the other job information requested. | Make sure to record the material used and print time in FBS along with the other job information requested. | ||
| - **At the printer:** | - **At the printer:** | ||
| - | - Ultimaker: | ||
| - | - Make sure print bed is clean | ||
| - | - F270: | ||
| - Make sure that there is enough room on a CLEAN build tray for your part, and that the build tray is secured in the printer with the locking arm horizontal. Build trays may be used until the entire build area has been printed on, but printed areas should ideally not be reused. | - Make sure that there is enough room on a CLEAN build tray for your part, and that the build tray is secured in the printer with the locking arm horizontal. Build trays may be used until the entire build area has been printed on, but printed areas should ideally not be reused. | ||
| - Start the job at the printer | - Start the job at the printer | ||
| - | **F270** | + | **Post-Processing** |
| * Remove and flex the build tray to break the parts loose from their support | * Remove and flex the build tray to break the parts loose from their support | ||
| * Use a spatula to clean the build tray for the next job | * Use a spatula to clean the build tray for the next job | ||
| Line 218: | Line 199: | ||
| ====Rates==== | ====Rates==== | ||
| + | F270: | ||
| - | F270: | ||
| {| | {| | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| Line 233: | Line 214: | ||
| F270 hourly charge: $1/hr to pay for head replacement | F270 hourly charge: $1/hr to pay for head replacement | ||
| - | Ultimaker: | + | Ultimaker: ABS: .12/gram |
| - | ABS: .12/gram | + | |
| ----- | ----- | ||
ultimaker_3_sop.1656532976.txt.gz · Last modified: 2022/06/29 20:02 by wei