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Page 1 User Guide Objet1000 Plus 3D Printing System DOC-06810 Rev. B...
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Page 3 This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 6,259,962 6,569,373 6,658,314 7,209,797 7,225,045 7,364,686 7,369,915 7,500,846 7,604,768 7,628,857 7,658,976 7,725,209 7,896,639 7,958,841 7,962,237 7,991,498 7,996,101 8,219,234 8,278,866 8,323,017 8,469,692 8,781,615 8,865,047 8,932,511 9,017,589 9,020,627 9,031,680 9,227,365 Stratasys Ltd. www.stratasys.com DOC-06810 Revision B October 2017 DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 About This Guide Using This Guide For More Information Terms Used in This Guide 2 Safety Safety Features Symbols and Warning Labels Safety Guidelines Printer Installation Printer Operation UV Radiation Printer Maintenance Model and Support Materials UV Lamps First Aid for Working with Printing Materials Contact with Skin Contact with Eyes Ingestion Inhalation Waste Disposal 3 Introducing the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printing System Welcome to Connex™ Printing Work Configurations Source Files STL Files SLC Files Printing Materials Storage Shelf Life Exposure to Light Safety Considerations Disposal Work Environment Preparing Files for Use with PolyJet 3D Printing Systems Converting CAD Files to STL Format Converting CAD Files to SLC Format Objet Studio Software Workflows 4 ...
Page 5 Windows® 7 Security Warning Objet Studio Interface Ribbon Commands Objet Studio Commands Menu Model Tree Pane Assigning Properties to Hidden Objects 5-10 Preparing Models for Production 5-11 OBJDF Files: Overview 5-11 Model Files 5-11 Placing Objects on the Build Tray 5-12 Opening Objet Tray Files 5-16 Quick-Access Model Commands 5-18 Selecting Objects 5-19 Copying and Pasting Objects 5-19 Surface Finish 5-21 Splitting Objects into Components 5-21 Model-Material Settings 5-22 Changing the Model Material 5-24 Digital Materials 5-24 Assigning a Model Material to Objects 5-25 Coating Objects 5-25 Positioning Objects on the Build Tray 5-27 Automatic Orientation 5-27 Automatic Positioning 5-28...
Page 6 “Hollow”— Filling Models with Support Material 5-59 Displaying the Cross Section of Objects 5-60 Saving the Screen Display as an Image File 5-61 Saving Build Trays 5-62 Customizing Objet Studio 5-63 Creating a Quick Access Toolbar 5-63 Hiding the Ribbon 5-65 Display Colors 5-65 Keyboard Shortcuts 5-67 Setting User Preferences 5-68 Professional Mode Features 5-69 Default Settings 5-70 OpenGL Driver Configuration 5-71 Getting Additional Objet Studio Assistance 5-72 Objet Studio Version, Material Module and Licensed Features 5-73 Monitoring and Managing Print Jobs 5-75 Job Manager Screen 5-75 Setting the Remote Printer Connection (Client Mode) 5-77 Job Manager Commands 5-77 Configuring User Alerts 5-80 Printing from the Jobs Queue 5-81 Additional Server Features...
Page 7 Replacing Waste Containers 6-77 Cleaning the Exterior Panels 6-77 7 Handling Printed Models Removing Models After Printing Removing the Build Tray From the Printer Removing the Support Material Post-Printing Treatment for Models Made with VeroClear Photo-Bleaching Instructions Storing Models DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 8: Using This Guide
About This Guide Using This Guide For More Information Terms Used in This Guide DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 9: For More Information
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 1 About This Guide Using This Guide This user guide provides instructions for installing, operating and maintaining Objet1000 Plus 3D printing systems. It explains how to use features, and provides practical examples to guide you as you use the system. The text and figures in this guide are based on the Objet1000 Plus 3D printer, software version 100.3.0 and Objet Studio software version 9.2. This guide assumes that— • all the hardware, software, and network components of your Objet1000 Plus system are installed, configured, and operating correctly. ® • the operator has a working knowledge of the Windows PC platform. For More Information Visit www.stratasys.com to download additional documents for this printer, including documents in other languages. Also available on this site: details about consumables and support contacts. If you have any questions or comments about the way information is presented in this document, or if you have any suggestions for future editions, please send a message to c-support@stratasys.com. DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 10: Terms Used In This Guide
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 1 About This Guide Terms Used in This Guide In Objet Studio software: The surface displayed on the screen Build tray that represents the actual build tray in the printer. In the printer: The surface upon which models are produced. Cleaning fluid Cleanser for flushing material feed tubes and the printing block, used to completely remove Model and Support material from the system before loading another type of material in the printer and before long-term shutdown. The cleaning fluid is supplied in material containers. Client/user workstation The workstation on which s oftware is installed for preparing build trays for production on PolyJet printers. (There is no limit to the number of client workstations.) Connex™ The technology of printing models by jetting multiple materials simultaneously from the print heads. This technology enables ...
Page 11 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 1 About This Guide Printer computer The computer inside the Objet1000 Plus printer that operates The GUI (graphical user interface) used for controlling the Printer interface Objet1000 Plus printer. Printer software, Software running on the computer inside the Objet1000 Plus printer-control printer, that controls all printer operations. application Resin The base substance from which photopolymer printing materials are made for use in Stratasys PolyJet printers. In Objet Studio and printer-application screens, “resin” refers to containers of model and support materials. A file that contains bitmaps of individual slices of an object, for printing 3D models. A file used for printing 3D models. Support material Material used for supporting the structure of models during production. DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 12: Safety Features
Safety Safety Features Symbols and Warning Labels Safety Guidelines Printer Installation Printer Operation UV Radiation Printer Maintenance Model and Support Materials UV Lamps First Aid for Working with Printing Materials Contact with Skin Contact with Eyes Ingestion Inhalation Waste Disposal DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 13 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 2 Safety Safety Features Objet1000 Plus 3D printers are equipped with the following safety features: The power supplied to the UV lamp and the motion motors is Interlock Switch turned off when the doors are opened. Warning Do not defeat (override) the interlock switch. Doing so could result in serious personal injury. If the interlock switch does not function correctly, do not use the printer, and contact your service provider. The doors are locked while the printer is working. The lock is Safety Lock released when the printer reverts to pause or stop mode. Warning Do not defeat (override) the safety lock. Doing so could result in serious personal injury. If the safety lock does not function correctly, do not use the printer, and contact your service provider. The transparent section of the doors blocks harmful UV ...
Page 14 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 2 Safety Emergency Stop Emergency stop switches are located on the front and back of the printer. Important: Pushing the emergency stop switch disconnects power to the motors only. This switch does not disconnect the power supply to the printer; printer circuits remain live. Figure 2-1 Objet1000 Plus—front view Figure 2-2 Objet1000 Plus—rear view If the Objet1000 Plus 3D printing system is not used as specified in this guide, the safety features may not provide adequate protection. DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 15 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 2 Safety Symbols and Warning Labels This following table lists the warning labels located on or in Objet1000 Plus printers. Warning Symbol Meaning Location Comments Hazard (general) On the name plate on the Read the instructions in back of the printer. this document before operating the printer. Hot surface On the print block. Risk of burns. Do not touch this surface after printing. High voltage Near the UV lamp Risk of electric shock. connectors. Near the power-supply enclosures. Ultraviolet Near the UV lamps. Risk of injury from radiation ultraviolet radiation. Moving parts At the sides of the build ...
Page 16 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 2 Safety Safety Guidelines The following general guidelines, together with the instructions provided throughout this user guide, ensure user safety while operating and maintaining the system. If the system is not operated as specified, the user's safety may be compromised. ➢ Installation and removal of the printer should only be done by qualified Printer Installation service personnel. ➢ Connect the printer and the UPS unit to the electric outlet using a power cord that is safety-certified. ➢ Never connect the power plug to an outlet that does not have a ground (earth) wire, and never disconnect the ground. Doing so might expose the operator to serious danger from electric shock. ➢ The following safety statement is followed by translations to Finish, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish, as required by local regulations: “The machine must be connected to a grounded power outlet.” ...
Page 17: Uv Radiation
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 2 Safety ➢ Never attempt to open the service window on the right side of the printer. This window should always remain locked, except when the printer is serviced by authorized personnel. Do not operate the printer if it is open. Figure 2-3 Service window on right side of printer ➢ Several parts of the printer remain extremely hot even after it has stopped operating. Avoid touching the UV lamps and the print block. UV Radiation The UV lamps used in the printer emit dangerous radiation. ➢ If the UV lamps remain on when the printer is open, do not stare directly at the UV light. Shut down the printer and call your Stratasys service provider. ➢ Service operations should be performed only by qualified personnel who Printer Maintenance have been instructed in relevant safety precautions. ➢ Notify co-workers and those who have access to the Objet1000 Plus system before beginning non-routine and hazardous work. Report any potential dangers and safety-related accidents to your safety officer or to other appropriate authorities. Model and Support materials are made of chemical substances. Although Model and precautions must be taken when handling these materials directly, all Model Support and Support materials used by the Objet1000 Plus system are handled in Materials sealed containers. Normally, operators of the printer should never be directly exposed to hazardous materials. In the unlikely event of a leak or spill, follow ...
Page 18: Uv Lamps
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 2 Safety ➢ When handling UV-cured models that may not be completely cured on the surface, common latex gloves are adequate. ➢ To prevent respiratory irritation, ventilate areas where Model and Support materials are used. ➢ Clean up Model-material and Support-material spills with disposable towels or other absorbent, non-reusable material, such as sawdust or activated charcoal. Rinse the spill area with denatured or isopropyl alcohol (IPA), followed by soap and water. Dispose of the absorbent material in accordance with local regulations. ➢ Do not wash contaminated clothing at home; clothing should be professionally laundered. ➢ Dispose of contaminated shoes, belts and other leather items in accordance with any applicable regulations. Absorbed printing material may re-expose the user when these items are worn. UV Lamps UV lamps used by the printer to cure printing materials contain a small amount of mercury. In the unlikely event of lamp breakage, avoid inhaling mercury vapor, and ventilate the room. If the lamp ruptures (breaks) during operation, leave the room and ventilate it thoroughly for about 30 minutes. Use protective gloves to prevent contact with mercury and other lamp components. Carefully remove spilled mercury with a method that prevents the generation of mercury vapor, such as a syringe, packing tape or paper. Place the broken lamp, mercury and contaminated materials in an air-tight, non-metallic container. Dispose of the container in accordance with applicable regulations. DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 19: First Aid For Working With Printing Materials
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 2 Safety First Aid for Working with Printing Materials In general, try to avoid direct contact with uncured printing material. If skin or eyes come into contact with it, wash the area immediately and thoroughly with water, and follow these first-aid instructions. The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) that accompanies printing materials contains important safety information. Keep this in an accessible place where these materials are used and stored. Contact with If uncured printing material comes in contact with skin, wash the affected Skin area immediately and thoroughly with soap and cool water, then remove contaminated clothing. Pay particular attention to flushing the hair, ears, nose and other parts of the body that are not easily cleaned. ➢ Use cool water to prevent skin pores from opening, so that the liquid material does not easily penetrate the skin. ➢ Do not use solvents to clean skin. ➢ If large areas of skin have been exposed, or if prolonged contact results in blisters, seek medical attention. In any case, if irritation persists, seek medical attention. ➢ Avoid the accidental transfer of printing material from the hands to other areas of the body, especially to the eyes. ➢ If protective cream was used, do not reapply it until the skin has been ...
Page 20: Waste Disposal
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 2 Safety Waste Disposal Fully cured printed models can be disposed of as ordinary office trash. However, special care is required when handling printer waste (uncured printing material). Printing ➢ When removing the waste container from the Objet1000 Plus printer, Materials wear neoprene or nitrile gloves. ➢ To prevent liquid waste from splashing into the eyes, wear safety goggles. ➢ Liquid waste from the Objet1000 Plus printer is classified as hazardous industrial waste. Therefore, printing-material waste must be packaged and disposed of in a manner that prevents human contact with it and contamination of water sources. ➢ Empty Model-material and Support-material containers contain residue of their contents. Some leakage of this residue may occur through the broken container seal. Therefore, handle and store empty containers with care. ➢ Do not attempt to reuse empty containers, and do not puncture them. ➢ Dispose of used containers and waste containers in accordance with local regulations. ➢ Discard contaminated clothing, shoes, empty containers, etc., in accordance with any applicable regulations. UV Lamps UV lamps used by the printer to cure printing materials contain a small amount of mercury, and are considered “Universal Waste.” Recycle or discard used lamps in accordance with applicable regulations. Broken lamps: ...
Page 21 Introducing the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printing System Welcome to Connex™ Printing Work Configurations Source Files STL Files SLC Files Printing Materials Storage Shelf Life Exposure to Light Safety Considerations Disposal Work Environment Preparing Files for Use with PolyJet 3D Printing Systems 3-7 Converting CAD Files to STL Format Converting CAD Files to SLC Format Objet Studio Software Workflows DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 22: Welcome To Connex™ Printing
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 3 Introducing the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printing System Welcome to Connex™ Printing The advanced capabilities of Connex printing systems are made possible by technology specially developed by Stratasys for printing models simultaneously with different model materials. Printing models with combinations of basic materials (digital materials) enables you to choose from a wide range of mechanical properties—from flexible to rigid—and colors. With Connex printers, you can achieve the following results when printing 3D models: • You can prepare objects for printing with two designated model materials and then print them at the same time. This enables you to assign specific mechanical and color properties to objects. • You can print parts of the same model—simultaneously—with different materials (or material combinations). • You can print objects that have a “coating” made from a different material than the main part of the object. Because Connex printers can be loaded with different materials, you can streamline and economize the process of producing models: • Printing models made from different materials on the same build tray (“mixed tray”), in the same print job, eliminates the time-consuming need and expense of loading another material, flushing the system, and sending a separate job to be printed. • You can quickly alternate printing jobs using the model materials loaded (or material combinations)—again, without the need and expense of replacing materials. Print jobs can be set up and sent to the printer with either of these ...
Page 23: Work Configurations
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 3 Introducing the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printing System Work Configurations The Objet1000 Plus 3D printing system can be set up as a single-station system or as a multi-station system. When connected to a local computer network, the system can serve multiple users. In such configurations, each user (client) prepares files f or production. A server, typically next to the 3D printer, sends jobs to the printer for production. Figure 3-1 shows the printer set up in a multi-client configuration. Figure 3-1 Multi-client network configuration When jobs are sent to the printer, Job Manager, on the server computer, arranges them according to their priorities, model-material type, and other factors. In multi-workstation configurations, the operator of the server— typically the production administrator—has total control over the jobs sent to the printer, and can prioritize jobs, delete jobs, review job history and reprint jobs. Source Files Objet1000 Plus printing systems produce three-dimensional models designed with most CAD tools and some other 3D applications. Objet Studio supports these file formats: • STL • SLC GrabCAD Print supports STL and, VRML files, and, in addition, native CAD formats from these programs: Creo, SOLIDWORKS, NX, CATIA and Inventor. To see the complete list of file formats supported by GrabCAD Print, go to: help.grabcad.com/print/file-formats.
Page 24: Stl Files
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 3 Introducing the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printing System STL Files STL is short for STereoLithography or Standard Triangulation Language. This language views any object as a collection of surfaces, and describes each surface of the object as a collection of triangles. For example, a square can be described as two triangles; a cube (six squares) as 12 triangles. Curved surfaces need more triangles to describe them. The higher the tolerance (for smooth surfaces), the more triangles are needed. The result is that high-quality object descriptions mean very heavy files. Most CAD software can export STL files. Objet Studio opens these files for printing models on the Objet1000 Plus printer. SLC is short for Stereo-Lithography Contour. SLC files describe two- SLC Files dimensional contours of the three-dimensional models. These contour lines are polylines. SLC files are ASCII (text) files that save models as a series of slices. This means that models based on SLC files cannot be orientated; only their scale (size) and position on the build tray can be controlled. For this reason, the model’s orientation must be suitable for production before it is saved as an SLC file. Because of the nature of SLC files, the appearance of models in Objet Studio may be different than the solid-object images displayed from STL files. DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 25: Printing Materials
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 3 Introducing the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printing System Printing Materials Objet1000 Plus printers produce models by jetting thin layers of printing materials on the build tray, until the complete model is formed. Two types of material are used in this process: • Model material—which makes up the finished model • Support material—which fills gaps and spaces in the model during printing, and is removed after printing For up-to-date information about PolyJet printing materials and their properties, go to www.stratasys.com/materials/polyjet. Materials used for printing models with Objet1000 Plus printers are made of Storage resins, which are composed of reactive monomers and oligomers. Although printing materials are supplied in sealed, UV-proof containers, care must be taken when storing and handling them. Follow these guidelines to protect operators and the environment, and to ensure optimum results. • To ensure product stability, do not allow these materials to come into contact with metal. Plastics made from monomer-soluble substances (such as polystyrene or polyvinyl chloride) are not suitable for storing PolyJet printing materials. • When not in use, keep material containers tightly sealed to prevent contamination, the effects of exposure to UV radiation, and accidental spillage. • Store material containers indoors, in a dry area with adequate ventilation, between 15–25 degrees Celsius (59-77 degrees Fahrenheit). If exposed to heat or flames, containers might burst or ignite. • Signs of premature polymerization in material containers include bulging, leaking, the emission of heat, and unusual odor. Exposure to heat can ...
Page 26: Disposal
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 3 Introducing the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printing System Safety Before being cured, resins are hazardous materials. To prevent possible health Considerations hazards, follow these precautions regarding printing materials: • Do not expose to flames, heat or sparks. • Prevent contact with skin and eyes. • Ventilate areas where they are handled. • Keep them separate from food and drink. Cured plastic parts, however, are safe. They can be handled and stored without precautions. You can find more safety information about resins in: "Safety Guidelines" on page 2-5 "First Aid for Working with Printing Materials" on page 2-8 Dispose of containers of model and support material in accordance with all Disposal applicable laws and regulations. Work Environment Extreme heat and humidity conditions can adversely affect the operation of the Objet1000 Plus 3D printer. Use ventilation or air-conditioning systems, if necessary, to keep the work area within the following ranges: • 18°–25°C (64°–77°F) • 30%–70% relative humidity DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 27: Preparing Files For Use With Polyjet 3D Printing Systems
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 3 Introducing the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printing System Preparing Files for Use with PolyJet 3D Printing Systems Before printing design files with the Objet1000 Plus printer, make sure that they are in a file format supported by the applications you are using to send print jobs to the printer—Objet Studio or GrabCAD Print. (See "Source Files" on page 3-3.) Converting This procedure may vary slightly, depending on the CAD software used, but CAD Files to the following instructions generally apply. STL Format To convert a file to STL format (in a CAD program): 1. From the File menu, select Save As. 2. In the Save As dialog box, open the Save As Type drop-down list and ...
Page 28: Objet Studio Software
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 3 Introducing the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printing System Objet Studio Software The Objet Studio program for the Objet1000 Plus 3D printing system consists of two main screens: • Tray Settings / Model Settings • Job Manager Tray Settings / Model Settings In the Tray Settings and Model Settings screens, you prepare source files for production in Objet1000 Plus 3D printers. Objet Studio offers you a wide variety of file-preparation options, but always consists of the following basic procedure: 1. Placing one or more objects on the build tray 2. Positioning the object(s) on the tray 3. Configuring object and tray parameters 4. Saving the tray configuration as an objtf (tray format) file 5. Sending the objtf file to the Objet1000 Plus 3D printer for production Using Objet Studio to perform these tasks is described in detail in Chapter 5, "Using Objet Studio". Job Manager The Job Manager screen is different for client workstations and for the ...
Page 29: Workflows
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 3 Introducing the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printing System Workflows With Objet1000 Plus printing systems, you have great flexibility in preparing model files and printing them. Below are the major workflows available. Stage Workflow A Workflow B Workflow C CAD program * • Design a 3D object. • Design a 3D object. • Design a 3D object. • Save it as a single stl • Save it as an • Apply colors to parts. file. assembly of stl files. Objet Studio / • ...
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Installing Objet Studio How to Install Objet Studio DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 31: Printer Installation 2
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 4 Installing Objet Studio How to Install Objet Studio Objet Studio software is installed during printer installation. This section is provided in case you need to reinstall Objet Studio, or install it on a remote (client) computer. The Objet Studio setup wizard guides you when installing this software. Objet Studio is installed on the printer-server (“host”) computer, one of the built-in printer computers, but it can also be installed on remote, “client” computers and on computers used to prepare files for printing models, or for training and demonstration purposes. During installation, you choose to install either the printer-server (“host”) application or the client application. To install Objet Studio software: 1. Connect the USB flash drive (supplied with the printer) to a USB port. 2. On t he U SB flash drive navigate to the Objet Studio installation file, and run it. 3. To install Objet Studio, you must agree to the license agreement. After reading its terms, click Yes to continue, or No to close the wizard. If you click Yes, the following screen should appear. Figure 4-1 Objet Studio compatibility check 4. Make sure that your printer is compatible with Objet Studio by checking ...
Page 32 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 4 Installing Objet Studio 5. In the Installation type screen, select the required installation option. Select Objet Studio for a Server computer— ❒ if you are installing Objet Studio on the server (“host”) computer—one of the computers inside the printer. ❒ if you are installing Objet Studio on a standalone (off-line) computer. Select Objet Studio for Client workstations if you are installing Objet Studio on a “client” workstation—a remote computer that prepares print jobs and then sends them to a server computer. Figure 4-2 Objet Studio configuration selection 6. In the Choose Destination Location screen, verify the destination folder and click Next. Figure 4-3 Objet Studio installation-folder selection It is recommended that you do not change the default destination folder. DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 33 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 4 Installing Objet Studio 7. In the Select Printer Type screen, select the 3D printer used for producing models and click Next. Figure 4-4 Printer selection DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 34 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 4 Installing Objet Studio 8. When the following screen appears, click Install to begin installation. Figure 4-5 Ready to Install screen After clicking Install, a progress bar shows the progress of the installation process. Figure 4-6 Installation progress bar ® ® Objet Studio requires that Microsoft DirectX is installed on the computer. If necessary, an installation screen for this program will appear. To continue with Objet Studio installation, accept the DirectX agreement. DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 35 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 4 Installing Objet Studio When i nstallation is complete, the final InstallShield wizard screen appears. Figure 4-7 Final installation screen 9. To complete the software installation, click Finish. The installation process ends when the appropriate icon(s) appear on the computer desktop: • Objet Studio • Stop Job Manager (for servers and standalone stations) How to Uninstall Objet Studio If there is ever a need to uninstall the Objet Studio software, do not attempt to do so from the Windows Control Panel. (This does not completely remove all software components.) Instead— ➢ From the Start menu, select All Programs > Stratasys > Uninstall Objet Studio. DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 36: Launching Objet Studio
Using Objet Studio Launching Objet Studio Windows® 7 Security Warning Objet Studio Interface Ribbon Commands Objet Studio Commands Menu Model Tree Pane Assigning Properties to Hidden Objects 5-10 Preparing Models for Production 5-11 OBJDF Files: Overview 5-11 Model Files 5-11 Placing Objects on the Build Tray 5-12 Opening Objet Tray Files 5-16 Quick-Access Model Commands 5-18 Selecting Objects 5-19 Copying and Pasting Objects 5-19 Surface Finish 5-21 Splitting Objects into Components 5-21 Model-Material Settings 5-22 Changing the Model Material 5-24 Digital Materials 5-24 Assigning a Model Material to Objects 5-25 Coating Objects 5-25 Positioning Objects on the Build Tray 5-27...
Page 37 Setting Model Dimensions 5-35 Repositioning Objects 5-35 Changing an Object’s Orientation 5-37 Grouping and Ungrouping Objects 5-40 Freezing Model Orientation 5-41 Display Options 5-42 Viewing Objects 5-42 Screen Layout 5-44 Tray Perspective 5-45 Setting Object Colors 5-46 Loading Large Files 5-47 Large File Manipulation 5-47 Zoom Options 5-49 Handling Trays 5-50 Tray Validation 5-50 Production Estimates 5-51 Printing Modes 5-52 E-mailing Objet Digital Files 5-53 Printing the Tray 5-53 Applying Additional Objet Studio Features 5-57 Dividing Objects 5-57 Choosing the Support Strength...
Page 38 Configuring User Alerts 5-80 Printing from the Jobs Queue 5-81 Additional Server Features 5-81 DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 39 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Launching Objet Studio After you install Objet Studio, a launch icon appears on the Windows desktop. Open the application by double-clicking this icon, or by selecting Objet Studio from the Start menu. ® Depending on the User Account Control settings in Windows 7, you might ® Windows see the following warning when opening Objet Studio. Security Warning Figure 5-1 Security Warning If you click Yes, Objet Studio opens. However, this warning message will appear each time you open the application, unless you change the User Account Control settings. To prevent the warning message from appearing again: 1. Click the link at the bottom of the security warning dialog box (Change when these notifications appear). 2. In the User Account Control Settings screen, move the slider to Never notify. Figure 5-2 Changing the User Account Control settings 3. Click OK.
Page 40 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 4. In the following dialog box, click Yes. Figure 5-3 Confirming the change in the User Account Control settings Objet Studio When Objet Studio opens, the Tray Settings screen appears, showing an Interface empty build tray. Figure 5-4 Objet Studio opening screen The Objet Studio interface consists of two main screens: • Tray Settings—for arranging models and preparing them for printing. • Job Manager—for monitoring and managing print jobs. This screen is described in "Monitoring and Managing Print Jobs" on page 5-75. Each screen is controlled by menus and icons on its own ribbon. An additional ribbon, Model Settings, displays controls for configuring and manipulating selected models. Objet Studio anticipates your workflow by displaying and enabling the options relevant to your current task. For example, when you first open Objet Studio, the Model Settings ribbon is disabled until you place a model on the build tray. Similarly, options available from the standard toolbar menus are enabled or disabled to match the current workflow. DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 41 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio The ribbon, colors used, and several other interface features can be customized. How to change the appearance of the interface is explained in "Customizing Objet Studio" on page 5-63. Instructions for using the commands for preparing models for production and sending jobs to the printer, appear later in this chapter. Figure 5-5 Tray Settings ribbon Figure 5-6 Model Settings ribbon DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 42: Ribbon Commands
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Ribbon The following table lists the Tray Settings and Model Settings ribbon Commands command groups, and shows when they are enabled, and where they appear. Group Purpose When enabled Tray Model Settings Settings Ribbon Ribbon Setting display colors. Always. Selecting perspective Models are on and zoom level. the build tray. Choose to select a plane, Models are on ...
Page 43 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Group Purpose When enabled Tray Model Settings Settings Ribbon Ribbon Setting model A model is dimensions. selected. Cutting, copying, pasting A model is and deleting models. selected. Moving, rotating and A model is resizing models. selected. ...
Page 44 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Objet Studio Clicking the icon in the upper-left corner opens the Objet Studio Commands Commands menu. This menu displays basic application commands and Menu options. Figure 5-7 Objet Studio Commands menu The Options button opens a dialog box for customizing Objet Studio. Figure 5-8 Options dialog box Model Tree The Model Tree pane lists the objects placed on the build tray in a parent- Pane child hierarchy. By default, the pane “floats”— that is, you can move it to another position on the screen and resize it. Alternatively, you can fix its position at the left of the application window, and even hide it. DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 45: Assigning Properties To Hidden Objects
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Assigning To enable you to assign materials and other properties to parts of objects that Properties to are hidden from view on the build tray display, you can temporarily turn off Hidden Objects the display of some objects. To prevent the display of objects: 1. Right-click an object, either on the build tray or in the model tree. 2. From the menu that opens, select one of the following options— ❒ Hide, to cause the selected object to disappear. ❒ Hide Others, to cause all other objects on the build tray to disappear, so that only the selected object is displayed. Alternately, you can clear the check box next to the name of the object in the model tree to cause that object to disappear. Figure 5-9 Left: All objects displayed; Right: Display with object hidden DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-10...
Page 46: Model Files
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Preparing Models for Production Model preparation involves the following basic steps: 1. Place objects or assemblies on the build tray. 2. If necessary, manipulate the object’s orientation and position. 3. Select the materials and model finish. Just as Objet1000 Plus printers can produce different models on the build tray using different materials, you can produce components of a model with different materials. To do this, each part of the model must be a separate stl file. If the model’s component parts were not saved in the CAD software as separate stl files, you can use Objet Studio to separate the model into component parts. (This is described in "Splitting Objects into Components" on page 5-21 and in "Dividing Objects" on page 5-57.) An objdf file describes both the geometry of a single object and the materials, OBJDF Files: and finish required to print it. The objdf file can represent an object that is a Overview single stl file, or an object assembled from component stl files. Objet Studio enables you to split an stl file representing a complex object into an assembly of component stl files, and save the assembly as an objdf file. Each part (stl file) described by the objdf file can have its own model-material characteristic, so that the Objet1000 Plus printer produces the component parts from specific materials. Another use for objdf files is for saving a group of separate objects on the ...
Page 47 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Placing Objects To place an object on the build tray: on the Build 1. Open the Insert dialog box— Tray ❒ From the Object menu, select Insert. or— ❒ On the Tray Settings ribbon, click or— ❒ Right-click on the build tray, and select Insert from the context menu. The Insert dialog box appears. Figure 5-10 Insert dialog box 2. In the Look in field, display the appropriate folder. 3. In the Files of type field, select the file type to display. 4. Select the desired file, and make sure that it appears in the File name field. If the Preview check box is selected, the object is displayed in the dialog box, as shown in Figure 5-10.
Page 48 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio effects of selecting the Assembly check box—in both the model tree and the build tray display—are shown in the following figures. Figure 5-11 Assembly check box selected—stl files are placed as an assembly Figure 5-12 Assembly check box not selected—stl files are placed as parts The Model Settings ribbon is displayed when objects are placed on the build tray. The maximum combined weight of models allowed for printing is 135 kg. You can verify that the models on the build tray do not exceed this limit by clicking Validate or Estimate. A message appears if you need to reduce the weight of the models. If so, you can remove or resize one or more models. DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-13...
Page 49 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 5. Select any of the following options, as required: ❒ Units—Millimeters or inches for the object’s units of measure. The 3D file contains the object's proportions, but not its units of measure. Therefore, make sure to correctly select either millimeters or inches when inserting an object. Otherwise, the size of the object on the build tray will be either much too large or much too small. To change the measurement units of objects already placed on the tray, see "Measurement Units" on page 5-34. ❒ Number of copies—How many copies of this object to place on the build tray. ❒ Orient Automatically—Automatically orient objects on the build tray for efficient model building. ❒ Assembly—Mark this check box if you selected multiple stl files that are part of an assembly. Note: The Extents values displayed in the Coordinates section of the Insert dialog box, represent the maximum dimensions of the object on each axis. These dimensions correspond to the virtual “bounding box” surrounding the object see Figure 5-51 on page 5-43). 6. Click Insert. Objet Studio places the object on the build tray, and in the model tree. Figure 5-13 Default screen layout The Model Settings ribbon is displayed when objects are placed on the build tray. DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 50 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio If the object is over a certain size, the Loading Placed Elements dialog box appears. Figure 5-14 Loading Placed Elements dialog box You can speed up the opening of large files by changing the Large Files settings—see "Loading Large Files" on page 5-47. Opening objdf Files Before placing objdf files on the build tray, Objet Studio must extract the component stl files together with information about their relative position and model materials. To do this, Objet Studio creates a folder with the same name as the objdf file, in the same location. Figure 5-15 Insert dialog box (objdf file) DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-15...
Page 51 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Opening Objet You can open trays that were saved as objtf files. (Saving objtf is described in Tray Files "Saving Build Trays" on page 5-62). To place an object saved as an Objet Tray File (objtf) file on the build tray: 1. From the File group, click or— From the Objet Studio Commands menu , select Open. The Open dialog box is displayed. Figure 5-16 Objet Tray File Open dialog box 2. Select the desired file, and make sure that it appears in the File name field. If the Preview check box is selected, the object is displayed. 3. Click Open. Objet Studio opens the tray file. The objtf file is actually a file containing instructions for printing—which stl files to print and their position on the build tray. Because the objtf file references the stl files used, they must remain in the same file location as when the objtf file was saved. DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-16...
Page 52 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio STL file loading If there are identically named stl files in more than one location, you need to preference ensure that the correct component stl files are linked to the objtf file. For example, if there are identically named stl files on one drive and on a flash drive (this can occur if you copy the original files to a working folder), you can set the default location from which files are loaded. To set the Load Order: 1. From the Tools menu, select Options. or— In the Objet Studio Commands menu , click Options. 2. In the Options dialog box, display the Settings tab. Figure 5-17 Options dialog box, Settings tab 3. Under Load Search Order, select an option: ❒ Local—to load files from the location where they were last saved. ❒ Original—to load files in their original location. 4. Click OK. DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-17...
Page 53: Printing Materials 3
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Quick-Access You can access common commands for working with objects on the build Model tray with the convenient Model Toolbar and context menus. Commands Model Toolbar Select an object in the tray to display the Model Toolbar that contains icons to perform common tasks. Figure 5-18 Model Toolbar The table below describes the Model Toolbar icons. Icon Description Applies a matte finish to the model. Applies a glossy finish to the model. Opens the Advanced Properties dialog box for setting the Grid Style and the Hollow option. Enables dragging an object (see page 5-35). Opens the Transform dialog box for changing the object’s position and scale. Toggles the Lock Model Orientation setting. Allows you to choose the printing materials. Enables you to apply a coating to the model, or change the coating previously applied. If you right-click on an object, a pop-up context menu is displayed from Right-click which you can also select the model finish, change its position and scale, and model menu set the Grid Style and Hollow options.
Page 54 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Selecting To manipulate an object on the build tray or assign characteristics to it (model Objects material, building style etc.), you must first select the object. You select an object by clicking it, either on the tray or in the model tree. Its image on the build tray changes color (to light blue, by default) and its name is highlighted in the model tree. You can select multiple objects by drawing a box around them with the mouse cursor, or by pressing the Ctrl or Shift keys while clicking additional objects. Alternatively, select or de-select objects using the following Edit menu commands: • Select All • Invert Selection • Undo Select object Figure 5-19 Edit menu Sometimes, you need to select individual elements of an assembly. Other times, you need to select the entire assembly. The Selection icon displayed on the ribbon determines what will be selected when you click on the model: or To change the selection action: 1. On the Tray Settings or Model Settings ribbon— a. Click the Selection icon: or b. On the flyout toolbar, click the appropriate icon: Figure 5-20 Selection flyout toolbar If you need to duplicate objects on the build tray, you can insert the same ...
Page 55 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio You can also copy objects from one tray and paste them onto another, in the same way as you copy text from one document and paste it into another one. However, Objet Studio allows only one tray to be open at a time. For each build tray you need to work with (at the same time), you must open a separate Objet Studio window, by running the application again (from the Windows Start menu). Having multiple Objet Studio windows open can be convenient when you need to manipulate or configure objects before inserting them in your production build tray. For example, if you need to change the model material of an object (saved as an objdf file) to match the model material already used in the production build tray, you must do so before inserting the object—on another tray. Copying and pasting also allows you to use objects already configured on previously-used build trays for newer projects. You perform the Copy and Paste commands as in other Windows applications: • from the right-click context menu. • by using keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V, respectively). The Paste Special command (from the object’s right-click context menu) enables you to place duplicate objects even more efficiently: • You can specify the number of duplicates to place on the build tray at once. • You can set the distance, on each axis, between the duplicate objects. • You can manipulate mirror images of the original object, and flip them on selected axes. Figure 5-21 Paste Special dialog box DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-20...
Page 56: Surface Finish
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Surface Finish Models can be printed with a matte or glossy surface finish. To create a matte finish, the printer surrounds models with a thin layer of support material. To set the model finish: 1. Select the model. 2. Select Matte or Glossy in one of the following places: ❒ Model Settings ribbon, Options group ❒ Model Toolbar ❒ right-click context menu (when selecting the model) You can configure Objet Studio to distinguish between objects’ surface finish on the build tray by color. To configure how Objet Studio displays objects, see "Setting Object Colors" on page 5-46. Splitting You can convert a complex object to an assembly of component parts. To do Objects into so, you split the stl file that represents the object into a group of separate stl Components files, each one representing a component. (This is referred to in the Objet Studio interface as separating the object into shells.) You can then assign a model material to each stl file, and you can save the newly-created assembly as an objdf file. To split an object into an assembly of component parts: 1. ...
Page 57 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 2. With the object selected: ❒ From the Object menu, select Separate into Shells. or— ❒ On the ribbon, click A dialog box opens in which you can specify where to save the component stl files. (By default, Objet Studio offers to save the new files in a folder in the same location as the original stl file.) Figure 5-23 Folder selection for saving stl files after splitting into shells 3. Click OK. Objet Studio splits the object into an assembly of component parts, each a separate stl file (“shell”). The object appears—on the build tray and in the model tree—as an assembly of parts (“shells”). You can assign each part a different model material (This is explained in "Model-Material Settings" below). Figure 5-24 Object after being converted to an assembly of component parts Model-Material Before placing objects on the build tray in Objet Studio, you should pay Settings attention to the material selection settings on the Tray Settings ribbon. Figure 5-25 Material selection settings • By default, the material selection settings on the ribbon correspond to the two Model containers loaded in the printer. • These materials can later be combined to create digital materials (see "Digital Materials" on page 5-24). DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 58 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio • The material displayed on the top (VeroBlack, in the figure above) is considered the primary model material (“Model-1”). It is assigned to objects that do not have a material assignment when you place them on the build tray. For example, since stl files do not contain information about the model material, Objet Studio assigns the primary model material to them. Also, if you try to insert objdf files whose assigned materials are not recognized by your version of Objet Studio, you can insert the file by substituting the primary model material for the missing materials. • Select Single Material if you want to print using only one material—both of the material drop-down menus contain the same material. If you decide to print with multiple materials, the material in the top drop-down menu remains assigned to the object until you select another material. • If you insert an objdf file into an empty build tray, and the model-material assignment does not match the settings on the Tray Settings ribbon, these settings are changed automatically. However, if there is an object already on the build tray whose materials do not match the material assignment in the objdf file, you cannot place the new object on the tray. To print this object, you have the following options: ❒ Instead of printing it on the same build tray, print the new object as a separate job. ❒ Change the materials assigned to objects on the build tray to match those assigned to the new object (see "Changing the Model Material" on the next page and "Assigning a Model Material to Objects" on page 5-25). ❒ Change the materials assigned to the new object before inserting it, so there is no conflict with the settings on the Tray Settings ribbon.
Page 59: Digital Materials
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Changing the When you design a build tray in Objet Studio, you can use model materials Model Material that might not be currently installed in the printer. Because the installed materials are displayed by default, change the material selection settings on the Tray Settings ribbon, if necessary. Figure 5-26 Selecting a new model material Digital When two different model materials appear on the ribbon, you can produce Materials objects from either material or from a combination of them—digital materials. Different pairs of model materials enable you to print objects with unique characteristics. Different digital materials produce objects with different shades of color. Combinations of model materials that have different mechanical properties result in digital materials with unique mechanical characteristics. To view the digital materials available for printing objects (using two basic model materials): 1. Make sure that you have selected the appropriate model materials, and that Multiple Materials is selected. Figure 5-27 Material selection with two basic model materials 2. Click The Material Selection Guide appears, showing the basic model materials (at the top of the list) and the digital materials available (combinations of them). Figure 5-28 Material Selection Guide, showing the digital materials available with the basic model materials DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 60 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Assigning a You can assign any of the available digital materials to objects on the build Model Material tray. to Objects To assign a model material to objects: 1. Select an object on the build tray (see "Selecting Objects" on page 5-19). When an object is selected, its properties—including model materials—are displayed on the Model Toolbar and on the ribbon. Figure 5-29 Object properties, on ribbon and Model Toolbar 2. Display the material drop-down list and select the desired material. Figure 5-30 Menu for assigning materials to objects When you de-select the object on the build tray, it is displayed, by default, with the color of the material you selected. In the same way, you can assign model materials to each of the independent objects on the build tray. To separate an object into independent, component parts (each an stl file), see "Splitting Objects into Components" on page 5-21. Coating You can print composite models where the surface layer is a different material Objects than the inside. This can be useful to achieve unique mechanical and textural characteristics. This technique is called “coating.” To coat an object with a different model material: 1. Select an object on the build tray.
Page 61 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 3. Select Coat With and, from the drop-down list, select the coating material. Figure 5-31 Coating material selected 4. In the Thickness field, enter a coating thickness between 0.3 and 3 millimeters. Note: The coating thickness does not affect the external dimensions of the object, which remain unchanged. The coating layer replaces part of the main model material. 5. Click Apply. Note: When you de-select objects, they are displayed, by default, with colors representing the model-material. Even after adding a coating to an object, its color remains that of the main material, not the color of the coating material. To inspect, modify or remove the coating applied to an object: 1. On the "Model Toolbar" or the Model Settings ribbon, click The Coat with dialog box opens. 2. Perform one of the following actions— ❒ Change the coating settings, and click Apply. ❒ To remove the coating, clear the Coat With check box and click Apply. ❒ To keep the current coating settings, click Apply or Cancel. DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 62 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Positioning Objects on the Build Tray To produce models efficiently and with the required finish, it is important to carefully position objects on the tray. Objet Studio supports the automatic positioning of objects. However, you should check to make sure that the objects are orientated optimally for your needs, according to the considerations explained in "Manual Positioning" on page 5-29. Two things that affect the positioning of objects on the tray are orientation and placement. You can let Objet Studio determine the optimum orientation and position, or you can control them. By default, Objet Studio automatically orients objects, when placed on the Automatic build tray, for the shortest printing time. (You can later change the Orientation orientation manually.) However, you can cancel automatic orientation when placing an object on the build tray. To place an object on the build tray without automatic orientation: ➢ In the Insert dialog box, make sure Orient Automatically is not selected. Figure 5-32 Orient Automatically option disabled You can change the default setting, so that automatic orientation is not applied unless you select the Orient Automatically check box each time you place an object on the build tray. To do this, see "Default Settings" on page 5- DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 63 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Automatic After placing several objects on the build tray, you can let Objet Studio Positioning arrange them before printing. This ensures that the objects are positioned properly, and that they will be printed in the shortest time and with a minimum of material. To automatically arrange objects on the build tray: ➢ On the Tray Settings ribbon, click or— From the Tools menu, select Automatic Placement. The effects of automatic positioning are shown in the figures below. Figure 5-33 Tray before objects are properly arranged Figure 5-34 Tray arrangement after applying Automatic Placement For best results, arrange the tray with Automatic Placement,on the TraySettings ribbon, even if you inserted the objects with the Orient Automatically option. ...
Page 64 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Manual You can change the position of objects on the build tray—even if they were Positioning inserted with the Orient Automatically option. Tools for changing the position of objects are presented in "Manipulating Objects on the Tray" on page 5-31. The orientation of models on the build tray affects how quickly and efficiently they will be produced by the printer, where and how much Support material is used, and whether or not model parts will have a glossy finish. Therefore, you should consider a variety of factors when deciding how to place models on the build tray, using the following positioning rules. X-Y-Z Rule This rule considers a model's outer dimensions. ➢ Since the print heads move back and forth along the X-axis, the printing time along this axis is relatively short, compared to printing time along the Y-axis and Z-axis. From this point of view, it is advisable to place the object's largest dimension along the X-axis. ➢ Any surfaces that come into contact with Support materials become matte. ➢ Since models are built up, on the Z-axis, in 16- or 30-micron layers (according to the printing mode), it is very time-consuming to print a tall object. From this point of view, it is advisable to place the object's smallest dimension along the Z-axis. ➢ Since the print heads measure about 2 inches (5 centimeters) on the Y-axis, models measuring less than this (on the Y-axis) are printed in one pass. From this point of view, it is advisable to place the object's intermediate dimension along the Y-axis.
Page 65 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Fine-Surface Rule This rule considers models that have one side on which there are fine details (like the keypad side of a telephone). ➢ The side of the model containing fine details should, when possible, be positioned face-up. This results in a smooth finish. Avoid Support-Material Rule This rule considers models that have large holes or hollows, open on at least one side (like a pipe or a container). ➢ It may be advantageous to print a model standing up, so Support material does not fill the hollow, even though printing the model lying down would be much faster. DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-30...
Page 66: Manipulating Objects On The Tray
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Manipulating Objects on the Tray Positioning When you use the automatic positioning option to arrange objects on the Objects on the build tray (see "Automatic Orientation" on page 5-27), the objects are Z-Axis positioned directly on the tray. If you do not insert objects with automatic positioning, they often appear either above or below the tray. In practice, the Objet system prints all models on the build tray on a one- millimeter bed of support material. The importance of positioning objects directly on the build tray with Objet Studio is to correctly display the objects on the screen. To position objects directly on the tray: 1. Select the object. 2. From the Object menu, select Lay On. To ensure that objects are always positioned directly on the tray: 1. From the Tools menu, select Options, and display the Settings tab. Figure 5-35 Options dialog box, Settings tab 2. In the Automatic Lay On (Gravity) section, select Always. ...
Page 67 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Valid Object You can ensure that models do not overlap when you position them on the Placement build tray, and that they do not extend beyond the tray. To ensure valid object placement: 1. From the Tools menu, select Constraints Settings. Figure 5-36 Constraints Settings dialog box 2. Select Dynamic check to identify— ❒ invalid object placement while placing objects—On Drop selected. ❒ invalid object placement after moving objects—While Drag selected. ❒ objects placed beyond the tray’s boundaries—Outside Tray selected. ❒ objects that overlap—Object Collision selected. Even if you do not use Dynamic Check when placing objects on the build tray, Objet Studio automatically checks if there is a problem with the positioning of objects on the tray before sending it to the printer. You can also manually ...
Page 68: Using A Grid To Position Objects
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Using a Grid to Displaying a grid on the image of the build tray can be useful when Position positioning objects. To use the grid features, select the following menu Objects options. Menu Option Result Tools > Grid Displays a grid on the build tray. Tools > Snap to grid When moving the object, it aligns with the nearest grid line. Tools > Options > Grid Enables you to change the grid origin (X- and Y-axis meeting point) and appearance. You can review and configure grid settings—and apply them—from the Options dialog box. To view and change grid settings: 1. From the Tools menu, select Options, and display the Grid tab. The current grid settings are displayed. Figure 5-37 Options dialog box, Grid tab 2. As required, change the settings, and select or clear the check boxes. 3. Click Apply or OK. DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 69: Measurement Units
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Measurement 3D files contain an object's proportions, but not its units of measure. Units Therefore, make sure to correctly select either millimeters or inches when inserting an object. Otherwise, the size of the object on the build tray will be either much too large or much too small. To set the measurement units when inserting an object: ➢ In the Insert dialog box, Units field, select Millimeter or Inch: Figure 5-38 Units field in the Insert dialog box To change measurement units for a selected object from the Model Settings ribbon: 1. Open the Units flyout toolbar. Figure 5-39 Units flyout toolbar 2. Select the measurement units desired. To change measurement units for a selected object from the standard toolbar: 1. From the Object menu, select Change Units. Figure 5-40 Model Units dialog box 2. In the Model Units dialog box, change the setting and click OK. DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-34...
Page 70: Setting Model Dimensions
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Setting Model You can change an object’s dimensions by changing its size on the X-, Y-, and Dimensions Z-axes, from the Dimensions group on the Model Settings ribbon. Figure 5-41 Dimensions on the Model Settings ribbon • If Uniform Scale is enabled, changing the object’s dimension on one axis affects the other dimensions, proportionately. • After changing a measurement, press Enter or click in another field in the Dimensions group. Note: You can change the height of the objects on the build tray only if this is allowed by the Objet Studio settings (see "Positioning Objects on the Z-Axis" on page 5-31). The recommended minimum size for each object on the build tray is 800 mm (on the X-axis) and 130 mm (on the Y-axis). Although smaller objects can be printed, these minimum dimensions ensure good print quality. Repositioning You can manually move and rotate an object on the build tray with the arrow Objects keys, or by dragging it with the mouse. To manually manipulate an object: 1. Select an object by clicking it on the build tray, or in the model tree pane. 2. Click on the Model Toolbar, or on the Model Settings ribbon.
Page 71 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 3. If you click on a corner of the frame, the cursor changes to indicate that the object can be rotated. Figure 5-43 Manually rotating an object 4. Manipulate the object with the arrow keys or with the mouse. You can make precise changes to an object by changing the properties in the Using the Transform Transform dialog box. Dialog Box To access the Transform dialog box (when an object is selected): • Click on the Model Toolbar or on the Model Settings ribbon. • From the right-click context menu, select Transform. • From the Object menu, select Transform. Figure 5-44 Transform dialog box To change an object with the Transform dialog box: ➢ Change any of the values, then click Apply to see how the object changes on the build tray. Note: The changed values remain in the dialog box after clicking Apply. Therefore, you can make small changes to values in the dialog box to see how the object changes on screen each time you click Apply. DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-36...
Page 72 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio To reset all of the values in the dialog box: ➢ Click Reset. Note: The object does not change. Any changes previously applied remain. To undo all changes made with the Transform dialog box: ➢ Click Cancel Actions. After closing the Transform dialog box, clicking Undo (on the Model Settings ribbon or from the Edit menu) cancels all changes made with the dialog box. Changing an There are several methods for changing the orientation of objects on the Object’s build tray. Orientation To rotate an object: ➢ Select the object and use the Object menu options (see also "Repositioning Objects" on page 5-35). To re-align an object’s plane: 1. On the Tray Settings or Model Settings ribbon— a. Click the icon in the Selection group: or b. On the flyout toolbar, click the Select Plane icon: or—...
Page 73 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 2. Click on part of an object on the build tray. The selected plane is displayed. Figure 5-45 Aligning by plane 3. On the Alignment toolbar, click an appropriate icon to change the alignment. or— From the Tools menu, select Plane Alignment, and select an alignment option. Figure 5-46 Tools menu, Plane Alignment options DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-38...
Page 74 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio To cancel plane selection after re-aligning objects on the build tray: ➢ On the Tray Settings or Model Settings ribbon— a. Click the icon in the Selection group: or b. On the flyout toolbar, click the Select Element or Select Group icon: or— ➢ From the Tools menu, select Plane Alignment > Select Plane. To flip an object 180 degrees on any axis: 1. Select the object. 2. From the Object menu, select Flip > Flip X / Flip Y / Flip Z. To make precise changes to the object’s orientation on any axis: 1. Select the object. 2. Display the Transform dialog box (see Figure 5-44 on page 5-36). 3. Change the Rotate parameters for each axis. DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-39...
Page 75: Grouping And Ungrouping Objects
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Grouping and You can manipulate two or more objects on the build tray, at the same time. Ungrouping • Selecting multiple objects Objects Manipulating done to one object affects all selected objects. For example, turning one object on its axis causes all selected objects to turn on their respective axes. • Converting the objects to an assembly Separate objects become parts of one unit. For example, turning the assembly on its axis causes all its component parts to turn as one unit. To convert objects to an assembly: 1. Select the objects (see "Selecting Objects" on page 5-19). 2. From the Object menu, select Group to Assembly. In the model tree, the objects now appear as children of a parent (assembly). Figure 5-47 Assembly in the model tree After creating an assembly, you can save it as an objdf file, for re-use. (Saving the assembly is not necessary for manipulating and printing it.) To save an assembly: 1. Select the assembly (either on the build tray or in the model tree). 2. From the Objet Studio Commands menu , select Save As. 3. In the Save As dialog box, select the objdf format, choose a location, name ...
Page 76: Freezing Model Orientation
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio To separate assemblies into individual objects (stl files): 1. Select the assembly (either on the build tray or in the model tree). 2. From the Object menu, select Ungroup. In the model tree, the elements are not parts of an assembly. Figure 5-48 Separate objects in the model tree If you manipulate an object on the build tray, you can freeze its orientation so Freezing Model that it does not change when you position it automatically (see "Automatic Orientation Positioning" on page 5-28). To freeze an object: 1. Select an object on the build tray. 2. On the Model Settings ribbon, in the Manipulate group, or on the Model Toolbar, click To unfreeze an object: ➢ Select the object and click (to de-select it). DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-41...
Page 77: Display Options
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Display Options Viewing From the View menu, you can change the way objects are displayed. The Objects default method for displaying models on the build tray is as solid (“shaded”) objects. Figure 5-49 Tray and model displayed in Shaded view The other display options are WireFrame and Points. To display the build tray in WireFrame view: ➢ From the View menu, select WireFrame. Figure 5-50 Tray and model displayed in WireFrame view To revert to the shaded view: ➢ From the View menu, select Shaded. DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-42...
Page 78 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio To display objects as boxes, showing their maximum dimensions instead of their shape: ➢ From the View menu, select Display Bounding Box. Figure 5-51 Model displayed with bounding box To display the area around objects needed for support material (to produce a matte finish): ➢ From the View menu, select Display Thickening Box. Figure 5-52 Model displayed with thickening box To display the maximum build height: ➢ From the View menu, select Display Tray 3D Box. Figure 5-53 Tray 3D Box To display objects without the build tray: ➢ From the View menu, clear (de-select) the Display Tray option. DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-43...
Page 79: Screen Layout
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Screen Layout Objet Studio automatically adjusts the default screen layout to display the optimum views of the build tray and the model tree. You can view models from different perspectives by changing the screen layout. To change the screen layout: ➢ On the View flyout toolbar, select Single View, or 4 Views. Figure 5-54 Screen layout icons ❒ Single View is the default screen layout. ❒ 4 Views displays perspective, top, front and right views. Figure 5-55 Single-view screen layout Figure 5-56 4-view screen layout DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-44...
Page 80: Tray Perspective
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Tray The default perspective of the build tray is “isometric.” You can change the Perspective perspective of the active window with one of ten options. To change the perspective of the build tray in the active window: 1. On the Tray Settings ribbon, open the Perspective flyout toolbar. Figure 5-57 Perspective toolbar 2. Click the icon that represents the desired perspective. Tray Positioning To view the tray and models from different directions, you can move the tray around the screen and change its display angle. To move the tray in the Objet Studio screen: ➢ Press the mouse wheel while moving the mouse. Figure 5-58 Tray after moving it in the Objet Studio display DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-45...
Page 81: Setting Object Colors
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio To manually rotate the tray: ➢ Press Alt and press the mouse wheel while moving the mouse. Figure 5-59 Tray after rotating it upside-down To view the tray and models from different directions, you can change its display angle. Setting Object The color of objects on the build tray can indicate how they are printed. Objet Colors Studio enables you to choose the color display so that you can easily see the material, surface and coating of objects. To choose how colors are applied on the display: ➢ On the Model Settings ribbon, in the Colors group, select one of the options from the flyout toolbar. Figure 5-60 Colors display options Before sending a build tray to the printer, or when you perform tray validation, Objet Studio checks if there is a problem with the stl files or the positioning of objects on the tray. If so, the affected objects are displayed with special colors (see "Tray Validation" on page 5-50). DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-46...
Page 82: Loading Large Files
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Loading Large Very large stl files can be slow to load and may be difficult to manipulate Files easily on the build tray. If this is the case, you can display just an image of the object on the build tray without loading the entire file. The stl file itself is not changed, and the complete file is sent to the printer. To display an image of stl files when you place objects on the build tray: 1. From the Tools menu, select Options, and display the Settings tab. Figure 5-61 Options dialog box, Settings tab 2. In the Large Files section, select Load Partial (reduced). Large File If you need to work with a detailed model that is composed of a large number Manipulation of polygons, you can speed up its display and manipulation in Objet Studio by reducing the number of polygons on the screen. Although this may reduce the resolution on the screen, it has no affect on the printed models. Figure 5-62 Object displayed without polygon reduction DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-47...
Page 83 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Figure 5-63 Object displayed with only five percent of its polygons showing To use polygon reduction: 1. From the Tools menu, select Options. or— From the Objet Studio Commands menu , click Options. 2. In the Options dialog box, display the tab. Display Figure 5-64 Options dialog box, Display tab 3. Select Enable Polygon Reduction . 4. Select Polygon Reduction (Percent). 5. Enter the percentage of total polygons to display. When you click Apply, the display changes. Note: The setting affects the static display (when the object is not being moved). 6. Set display options when the object is being moved (Display while changing view): ❒ Bounding Box—A box representing the object’s maximum dimensions ...
Page 84 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio ❒ Adaptive Polygon Reduction—Varying degrees of polygon reduction are applied, as necessary. ❒ Entire Object—No polygon reduction is applied. 7. To save these settings, so that they will be applied every time you place this object on the build tray, click Save Polygon Reduction Data. 8. Click Apply to see the results of the settings without closing the dialog box. Selecting the Entire Object option cancels polygon reduction. The display format affects how quickly objects display. For example, if you Object display select Bounding Box, objects display faster than they do when you select options Entire Object. You can choose display formats for objects when they are stationary (static view) and for when you are dragging them (changing view). To select the object display preference while changing view, and in static view: 1. Select to display objects: ❒ With a Bounding Box (see Figure 5-51 on page 5-43) ❒ ...
Page 85: Handling Trays
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Handling Trays After preparing models on the build tray, you can do the following: • Test that it can be printed ("validation"). • Calculate the time and material resources needed to print it. • Send it to the printer for production. • Save it for later completion or printing. • Save it as a compressed file for convenient storage and transfer. Before sending a job to the printer for production, you should check that the Tray Validation tray is “valid” and can be printed. Note: Because of the unique characteristics of each type of modeling material, make sure that the correct material is selected before performing Tray Validation. To validate that the tray can be printed: ➢ On the Tray Settings ribbon, in the Build Process group, click or— From the Tools menu, select Placement Validation. If the tray is not valid, the color of the problematic models on the tray changes according to a pre-set code. Figure 5-66 Color code Note: The “Both” color also indicates a problematic stl file. The validation status appears on the bar at the bottom of the screen. Figure 5-67 Validation details in status bar If the maximum combined weight of models on the build tray exceeds 135 kg, a warning message appears. If so, you can remove or resize one or ...
Page 86: Production Estimates
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Objet Studio enables you to calculate the time and material resources needed Production for producing trays before sending them to the printer. The time it takes Estimates Objet Studio to perform this calculation depends on the number of objects on the tray and their complexity. Calculating the production estimate for a full tray could take up to 15 minutes, depending on your computer’s specifications. To calculate the time and materials needed for producing the current tray: ➢ On the Tray Settings ribbon, in the Build Process group, click While the estimate is being calculated, a progress bar is displayed—on the right side of the status bar (at the bottom of the screen). Figure 5-68 Estimate progress bar When Objet Studio finishes calculating the production resources, the results are displayed in a dialog box. Figure 5-69 Production resource calculations for different printing modes As shown in the Production Estimates dialog box, the resources needed for ...
Page 87 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Printing Modes Objet1000 Plus printers can build models using three possible printing modes. HQ (High Quality) Mode— • Models are printed in 16-micron layers, resulting in smooth surfaces, suitable for producing fine-detailed and delicate items. • Almost twice as much time is required to print most trays, compared to the High Speed setting. • This setting is only available when model material can be used in four print heads, in single-material printing. Single-material printing: All print heads print models without regard to the source of the model material. This happens in the following situations: All print heads are supplied with one model material. Each pair of print heads is supplied with a different model material, but models are printed as if they were the same material. The result is an arbitrary mixture of materials in the printed model. HS (High Speed) Mode— • Models are produced in 30-micron layers, suitable for producing larger models. • Much less time is required to print most trays, compared to the High Quality setting. • This setting is only available when model material can be used in four ...
Page 88: E-Mailing Objet Digital Files
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio ® ® E-mailing You can easily e-mail objdf files using Microsoft Office Outlook . Sending Objet Digital objdf files is recommended (instead of stl files) because the size of a file is Files typically reduced by more than half. An added benefit is that the objdf file contains the model-material information for the object. To e-mail a file: 1. From the Tools menu, select Email Objet Digital File. Outlook opens with the file attached and Subject details added to the e-mail form. 2. Enter the e-mail address and send the file. Printing the When a tray is ready to be printed, it is placed in the Jobs Queue. When the Tray job reaches the head of the queue, Objet Studio pre-processes the tray file to create slices, and feeds them to the printer. To send the tray to the print queue: 1. On the Tray Settings ribbon, Build Process group, click ❒ If printing the tray requires two model materials (Digital Material ...
Page 89 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio ❒ If printing the tray requires only one model material, the Printing Mode Selection dialog box opens. Figure 5-71 Printing Mode Selection dialog box Note: The values displayed are the result of a quick calculation, and represent a rough estimate of the materials and time input required to print the job. For a more accurate calculation, click Fine Estimation. ❒ If the maximum combined weight of models on the build tray exceeds 135 kg, a warning message appears. If so, you can remove or resize one or more models before continuing. Printing-Mode 2. S elect the appropriate printing mode. ...
Page 90 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Model Quality When Digital Material Mode is Used Near-high-quality is achieved for most models. If all objects on the tray are inserted from individual stl files, they are printed with the standard resolution of 600 dpi (dots per inch) along the Y-axis—unless glossy finish is required (see "Surface Finish" on page 5-21). If there is an assembly on the tray, all of the models on the tray are printed with a resolution of 300 dpi along the Y-axis. 3. Click Next. The Model Material Substitution dialog box opens—if this is relevant for the tray. (If not, the Job Summary dialog box opens—continue with step Model Material ...
Page 91 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 4. Click Build. If the build tray file has not been saved, the Save As dialog box opens for you to save it now. Objet Studio checks if there is a problem with the positioning of objects on the tray. If so, the affected objects are displayed with special colors (see "Tray Validation" on page 5-50), and a warning message appears. Figure 5-73 Tray validation warning message ❒ To cancel the Build command so you can correct the problem, click ❒ To print the models as they are positioned on the tray, click Yes. The Job Manager screen opens, so you can monitor the progress of your trays—before, during, and after printing. See "Monitoring and Managing Print Jobs" on page 5-75. DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-56...
Page 92: Applying Additional Objet Studio Features
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Applying Additional Objet Studio Features The following topics describe additional features available in Objet Studio: • Dividing Objects • Displaying the Cross Section of Objects • Saving the Screen Display as an Image File • Saving Build Trays You can use the Split Object feature to produce objects larger than the tray Dividing area by dividing the model into separate parts. With this feature, you produce Objects only a specific section of a model. To split an object: 1. Select the object. 2. From the Object menu, select Split. 3. In the Split Object dialog box, enter the values to determine how Objet Studio will divide the object. You can divide an object along any of its axes, by entering either exact measurements or the number of parts. Figure 5-74 Split Object dialog box 4. In Save to Folder, enter the folder name. 5. Click OK.
Page 93: Choosing The Support Strength
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Choosing the When producing models, support material fills some hollow and empty Support sections (see "Manual Positioning" on page 5-29). Objet Studio allows you to Strength adjust the strength of the structure formed with the support material. This adjustment is useful when producing either large/massive models or small/delicate models. For most purposes, the default setting provides adequate support strength. T o change the strength of the support structure used when printing a model: ...
Page 94: Hollow"- Filling Models With Support Material
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio “Hollow”— Many objects placed on the tray from stl files are “solid.” This means that, Filling Models when printed, the model will be completely filled with model material. Often, with Support especially with large objects, this is unnecessary. Instead, the model can be Material filled with support material, which is less costly. It is also advisable to fill models with support material when preparing them for investment casting, since this material burns off more quickly during the process of making the cast. Objet Studio enables you to print objects on the tray with an outer shell of model material and a center filled with support material. When using this feature, called “Hollow,” the thickness of the shell should be no less than 0.5 millimeters. To use the Hollow feature: 1. Select a model on the tray. or— ❒ On the Model Toolbar, click or— ❒ From the right-click context menu, select Advanced Properties. The Advanced Properties dialog box opens. 2. Select Hollow. Figure 5-76 Advanced Properties dialog box 3. ...
Page 95: Displaying The Cross Section Of Objects
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Displaying the The Section feature enables you to view the interior of an object by “slicing” it Cross Section on any axis. You can then manipulate the object to inspect the interior from of Objects different angles. This may be important for deciding on the type of support necessary when producing the model (see "Choosing the Support Strength" on page 5-58). Displaying an object’s cross section only affects how the tray is displayed on the screen; it does not change the object itself. To display a cross section of the tray: 1. From the Tools menu, select Section. The Section dialog box opens. Figure 5-77 Section dialog box 2. Select Enable Clipping. 3. Use the slider controls for the X-, Y-, and Z-axes to cut the tray so that you see the cross section you want. Figure 5-78 Left: Whole view; Right: Cross section view after using the Z-slider DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-60...
Page 96: Saving The Screen Display As An Image File
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Saving the You can save the image displayed in the active viewing screen as a graphic file. Screen Display To save the screen display as an image: as an 1. Press Ctrl+B. Image File or— From the Objet Studio Commands menu , select Save Bitmap. The Save Bitmap dialog box opens. Figure 5-79 Save Bitmap dialog box 2. At the top of the dialog box, select the appropriate folder. 3. At the bottom of the dialog box, enter a file name. 4. Open the Save as type drop-down list, and select the file format. 5. Click Save. DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-61...
Page 97 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Saving Build You can save your work in different Objet Studio file formats, depending on Trays how you want to use them later. OBJTF Files objtf files contain instructions to Objet Studio and to Objet1000 Plus printers for displaying and producing the stl files used on the tray. When you save build trays in Objet Studio, they are saved as objtf files. Saving in objtf format is useful, for example, if you have not finished preparing the tray for printing, or if you want to make changes before printing it again in the future. objtf files are also useful when working from your company's network, where the STL files are stored. Note: Because the objtf file references the stl files used, they must remain in the same file location as when the objtf file was saved. To save the tray as an objtf file: ➢ In the Tray Settings tab, File group, click To open trays saved as objtf files, see "Opening Objet Tray Files" on page 5-16. OBJZF Files To conveniently save all of the files as they are positioned on the build tray, for storing the job, or for transferring it to another location, Objet Studio compresses them into one objzf file. To later use the objzf file, the file must first be expanded in Objet Studio and its component files saved. Note: If you export an objzf file containing a stl file originally saved as read-only, you cannot open (import) this objzf file to the folder where the read-only stl file is saved. To create an objzf file: 1. From the Objet Studio Commands menu ...
Page 98: Customizing Objet Studio
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Customizing Objet Studio You can customize Objet Studio to suit your particular working needs and preferences. Features that you can customize include: ❒ Creating a quick-access toolbar for frequently used commands. ❒ Changing the position of the Quick Access toolbar. ❒ Minimizing the ribbon. ❒ Changing the Objet Studio color theme. ❒ Configuring default settings for objects placed on the build tray. As you work with Objet Studio, you may use certain commands frequently. Creating a You can create a quick-access toolbar to make your work easier. Quick Access Toolbar To create a quick-access toolbar: 1. Above the ribbon tabs, click The Customize Quick Access Toolbar menu opens. Figure 5-80 Customize Quick Access Toolbar menu 2. ...
Page 99 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 3. To choose from a wider range of commands: ❒ From the Customize Quick Access Toolbar menu (see Figure 5-80 on the previous page), select More Commands. or— ❒ Right-click on the Objet Studio Commands icon , or elsewhere on the ribbon, and select Customize Quick Access Toolbar. Figure 5-82 Right-click ribbon menu The Options dialog box opens. Figure 5-83 Quick Access Toobar Options dialog box 4. Open the drop-down list and select either Popular Commands or Commands not on the Ribbon. 5. Select a command and click Add. 6. Click OK. DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-64...
Page 100: Hiding The Ribbon
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Hiding the To make more room for displaying the build tray, you can hide the Objet Ribbon Studio ribbons. To hide the ribbons: 1. Right-click anywhere on the ribbon or on the menu bar, or in the Objet Studio Commands menu 2. Select Minimize the Ribbon. The ribbons disappear, but you can temporarily display the ribbon icons by clicking Tray Settings or Job Manager on the menu bar. When you next click outside of the ribbon, it disappears again. To return the permanent ribbon display: ➢ Repeat the steps above to cancel Minimize the Ribbon. Display Colors You can customize some of the colors used for displaying Objet Studio screens and for displaying objects on the build tray. To change the colors used in Objet Studio screens: 1. From the Tools menu, select Options. Figure 5-84 Display settings ...
Page 101 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 2. In the Appearance tab of the Options dialog box, you can configure the display. ❒ The Mode selection determines how models appear on the build tray. The default method for displaying models on the build tray is as solid (“shaded”) objects. The other options are WireFrame and Points. ❒ If Shaded is selected, you can display the model on the tray as a see- through object. Figure 5-85 Transparent display ❒ Double-click the color patches to customize colors. ❒ The Windows Background Color settings enable you to change the color behind the build tray—with either a solid or a two-color gradient. ❒ To return to the default display settings, click Default. Objet Studio offers a choice of four background color themes—blue, black, ...
Page 102: Keyboard Shortcuts
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Keyboard You can define shortcut keys for frequently used commands. Shortcuts To define shortcut keys: 1. Above the ribbon tabs, click The Customize Quick Access Toolbar menu opens. Figure 5-87 Customize Quick Access Toolbar menu 2. Select More Commands. The Options dialog box opens (see Figure 5-83 on page 5-64). 3. Click Customize. The Customize Keyboard dialog box appears. Figure 5-88 Customize Keyboard dialog box 4. Select command Categories to display all the commands in that category, for example, all the Model Settings commands. Current shortcut keys are displayed. 5. Enter the shortcut key in the Press new shortcut key field, and click Assign.
Page 103: Setting User Preferences
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Setting User You can change several Objet Studio settings that affect objects placed on the Preferences build tray. To change default settings: ➢ From the Objet Studio Commands menu , select User Preferences. Figure 5-89 Setting work preferences • Building Style—see "Surface Finish" on page 5-21. • Grid Style—see "Choosing the Support Strength" on page 5-58. • Application Settings: ❒ Lock Orientation—see "Freezing Model Orientation" on page 5-41. ❒ Hollow—see "Hollow"—Filling Models with Support Material on page 5-59. DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-68...
Page 104: Professional Mode Features
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Professional Mode Features Some advanced features of Objet Studio are only accessible in Professional Mode. To see the current Objet Studio setting: ➢ Open the Tools menu. Figure 5-90 Tools menu, showing Professional Mode selected If Professional Mode is selected, advanced features are displayed. To change the Professional Mode setting: 1. From the Tools menu, select Professional Mode. The following message is displayed, reminding you that the change will only take effect the next time you open Objet Studio—even though the check mark next to the Professional Mode option appears immediately. Figure 5-91 Configuration-change message 2. Close and re-open Objet Studio to use the Professional Mode features. DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-69...
Page 105: Default Settings
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Default You can control the default settings of several Objet Studio features from the Settings Advanced tab of the Options dialog box. To display the Options dialog box ➢ From the Tools menu, select Options. or— In the Objet Studio Commands menu , click Options. Figure 5-92 Options dialog box, Advanced tab By default, when Objet Studio places objects on the build tray, it orients them Automatic optimally, for the shortest printing time. If necessary, you can choose to Orientation cancel automatic orientation each time you place an object on the build tray (see "Automatic Orientation" on page 5-27). In any case, when objects are on the build tray, you can change their orientation manually (see "Manual Positioning" on page 5-29.) To change the default setting so that Automatic Orientation is disabled: ➢ In the Advanced section of the Options dialog box, clear the check box. Automatic Zoom When Auto Zoom is selected in the Advanced section of the Options dialog box, the display zooms in, to display the objects placed on the build tray. This allows you to carefully inspect and manipulate the objects. By default, this feature is not enabled. In any case, you can change the zoom level, as necessary (see "Zoom Options" on page 5-49). DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 106: Opengl Driver Configuration
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio OpenGL Driver The OpenGL driver displays 3D graphics on your screen. There is normally no Configuration reason to adjust its settings. If you suspect a problem with the way Objet Studio displays objects, you can use the OpenGL Driver Configuration tool to check and configure the driver settings. To access the OpenGL Driver Configuration dialog box: 1. From the Tools menu, select Options. or— In the Objet Studio Commands menu , click Options. 2. In the Options dialog box, display the Troubleshooting tab. Figure 5-93 Access to OpenGL Driver configuration The Troubleshooting tab is only accessible when Professional Mode is active (see "Professional Mode Features" on page 5-69). 3. Click OpenGL Driver Configuration. The dialog box that opens displays details of the pixel format ID (index) for the window and the memory. Figure 5-94 OpenGL Driver Configuration dialog box DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-71...
Page 107: Getting Additional Objet Studio Assistance
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio If you want to display the values and change them, click . Alternately, you can select Choose Format and change the values in this dialog box. To perform a test of the driver configuration and enter the suggested pixel format 1. Select Choose Format. 2. Click Test. Objet Studio returns the recommended pixel format ID. Figure 5-95 Recommended pixel format ID 3. Click OK. 4. In the OpenGL Driver Configuration dialog box (Figure 5-94), select Pixel Format ID and enter this number. 5. Click Apply. 6. Display the other pixel format tab, and repeat this procedure. Getting Additional Objet Studio Assistance Objet Studio Help provides on-screen instructions and information, as you work. To view Objet Studio Help: ➢ On the standard toolbar, click and then click Objet Studio Help.
Page 108: Objet Studio Version, Material Module And Licensed Features
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Objet Studio Version, Material Module and Licensed Features You can view details of the Objet Studio version, the material module installed, and the features available with your license. To view details of your Objet Studio installation: ➢ On the standard toolbar, click and then click About..Figure 5-97 Displaying Objet Studio details The About Objet Studio tab shows the Objet Studio version number and basic About Objet information about your computer. Studio tab Figure 5-98 About Objet Studio tab The Materials Module tab shows details of the material module installed. Materials Module tab Figure 5-99 Materials Module tab • Module version If a Materials Module upgrade (patch) was installed, the new Materials Module version is displayed. If no patches were installed, the Module version is the same as the Objet Studio version.
Page 109 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio • Module date If a Materials Module upgrade (patch) was installed, the date of its creation is displayed. If no patches were installed, the Module date is the date of the Objet Studio version. • Module properties If a Materials Module upgrade (patch) was installed, its description is displayed. If no patches were installed, “Default” is displayed. Feature License The Feature License tab shows the Objet Studio features available with your license. tab Figure 5-100 Feature License tab Click to expand the details for each feature. • Modes shows the printing modes available. See "Printing Modes" on page 5-52. • Materials shows basic model materials available. • Digital Materials shows the digital materials available. • Mixed Tray shows if your license enables printing a build tray containing objects, using a different model material for each. DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-74...
Page 110: Monitoring And Managing Print Jobs
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Monitoring and Managing Print Jobs In the Job Manager screen of Objet Studio, you monitor and manage jobs sent to the printer. There are a few differences between Objet Studio on client workstations and on the computer connected directly to the 3D printer—the server workstation. • Objet Studio installed on a client computer only displays the queue and status for jobs sent to the 3D printer server from that computer, and it allows the user to edit only these jobs. Note: If there are several PolyJet printers on the local network, client computers can connect to any of them, but only one at a time. • Objet Studio installed on the computer directly connected to a specific 3D printer (server), displays the queue and status for all jobs sent to that 3D printer by the server and by all client computers on the network. It also allows editing and manipulation of all jobs, and enables re-sending previously-printed jobs to the printer. If Objet Studio is not connected to a printer (or printer server), you can prepare tray files for any PolyJet printer. Later, these files can be used by Objet Studio on the appropriate printer server. Job Manager The Job Manager screen on the client and server workstations looks Screen identical. The only difference is that options only relevant to the server workstation are disabled for client installations. Figure 5-101 Job Manager screen The Job Manager screen is divided into panels:...
Page 111 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Jobs Queue On the server, the Jobs Queue lists the last 15 jobs sent from client computers. On client workstations, it l ists jobs sent from that computer to the server. Information for each of the queued jobs is displayed, including the job status. Status Meaning Waiting Printing of this job has not started. Building Printing of this job is in progress. Stopped Printing of this job was interrupted. Printing can later be continued (Resume) or begun again (Restart). Error Errors occurred during the printing of this job, and it was placed in the Jobs Queue again. Editing This job is now being edited in Objet Studio . Spooling The job file is being spooled in the printer. Preprocessing The 3D printer is readying itself for printing: the cover locks, print heads warm up and are put in starting position, UV lamps are turned on, and the build tray level is adjusted. On Schedule The job is scheduled to be printed at a specified time.
Page 112: Setting The Remote Printer Connection (Client Mode)
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Setting the When you open Objet Studio for the first time in a client installation, you are Remote Printer prompted to connect to a server computer that sends jobs to a 3D printer. To Connection do this, the server computer must be operating and connected to the local (Client Mode) network. To set (or change) the connection to the server-computer: 1. On the Job Manager ribbon, in the 3D Printer group, click 2. Enter the name of the server computer or its IP address, or click Browse to find and select it. 3. Click OK. Figure 5-102 Printer Server Connection dialog box The Job Manager ribbon has three icon groups: Job Manager ❒ 3D Printer Commands ❒ Queue ❒ ...
Page 113 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio The following operations are available on the Job Manager ribbon: Group Icon Purpose 3D Client: Sets the server connection. See "Setting the Remote Printer Con- Printer nection (Client Mode)" on the previous page. Server: Sets the printer connection. See "Setting the Printer Connection" on page 1-1. Configures options for printer alerts. See "Configuring User Alerts" on page 5-80. Queue Server: Moves a job to the head of the Jobs Queue. Client: Disabled. See "Jobs Queue" on page 5-76. Server: Moves a job to a higher position in the Jobs Queue. Client: Disabled. See "Jobs Queue" on page 5-76 Server: Moves a job to the bottom of the Jobs Queue. Client: Disabled. See "Jobs Queue" on page 5-76. Server: Moves a job to a lower position in the Jobs Queue. Client: Disabled.
Page 114 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio In addition to using ribbon command icons, you can use commands on context (pop-up) toolbars and from the Job menu on the standard toolbar. Figure 5-104 Icons on pop-up toolbar (server) Figure 5-105 Icons on pop-up toolbar (client workstation) Note: Most icons and menu commands are only enabled when a job is selected. When you position the cursor over an item, a tooltip displays the name of the command. Figure 5-106 Job menu options (server) DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-79...
Page 115: Configuring User Alerts
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Configuring Objet Studio can alert you (and others) to the status of jobs sent to the server User Alerts for printing. This is especially useful during long printing jobs, when the operator is away from the printer. The following events can be reported: • The level of model or support material is low. • The job was interrupted. • The job was completed successfully. To send e-mail and SMS alerts, make sure that e-mail software supporting MAPI is installed on the server computer. To send SMS alerts, the cellular phone service must support the transmission of e-mail messages by SMS. Only the subject line of the e-mail message is transmitted by SMS. To configure Objet Studio to send notifications and alerts: 1. On the Job Manager ribbon, in the 3D Printer group, click Figure 5-107 Notifications dialog box (server) Figure 5-108 Notifications dialog box (client workstation) 2. Set the desired reporting options. 3. Click Details. DOC-06810 Rev. B 5-80...
Page 116: Printing From The Jobs Queue
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Figure 5-109 Event selection for alerts 4. In the Reports Events dialog box, select the alert events and click OK. 5. In the Notifications dialog box, click OK. If there is a job in the Jobs Queue, it is sent automatically to the Stratasys Printing from PolyJet printer—as long as it is on, there is a connection to the printer, and the Jobs the printer is on line. Queue Chapter 6 describes starting and operating the printer. Additional Objet Studio on the printer server includes the following additional features: Server • "Extended Tray Preview" Features • "Editing Jobs" • "Restarting Jobs" • "Resuming Jobs" • "Scheduling Jobs" • "Exporting Jobs (objzf)" • "Modifying the Job Manager Screen" These features are described below. Extended Tray Preview In this window, you can view the tray from different angles and magnifications without leaving the Job Manager screen. In addition to displaying the selected job in the Tray Preview pane, you can open an ...
Page 117 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 2. Click the Tray Preview pane. Figure 5-110 Job Preview ❒ To change the tray magnification, turn the mouse wheel. ❒ To view the tray from a different perspective, click the relevant icon. ❒ To resize the window, drag its edge or corners. If there are several objects on the build tray, you can exclude one or more from being printed, without actually deleting the object from the tray file. To prevent the printing of an object on the build tray: 1. Double-click on the object you do not want to print. 2. Display the Build tab. 3. Select Exclude from Build. Figure 5-111 Excluding a model from the build 4. Click Yes to confirm. On server computers, you can use Tray Preview to dynamically display objects as they are printed, layer by layer. This enables you to visually monitor printing progress on the computer screen. To display printing progress in the Tray Preview pane: ➢ From the Job menu, select Show 3dProgress. This option uses additional system resources. DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 118 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Editing Jobs You can open jobs in the Jobs Queue for editing. To edit a job: 1. Select the job. 2. Click the Edit icon The Tray Settings screen opens, displaying the build tray. The status of the job in the Job Manager screen changes to “Editing.” 3. Edit the job. 4. On the Tray Settings ribbon, click The status of the job in the Job Manager screen changes back to “Waiting.” Restarting Jobs You can restart jobs from the Jobs Queue and the History list. To restart a job: 1. Select the job. 2. Click the Restart icon ...
Page 119 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Scheduling Jobs You can schedule jobs to be printed at a future time. For example, you can configure Objet Studio to start long printing jobs in the late evening and early morning hours. To schedule a job: 1. Select a job in the Jobs Queue, and click on the pop-up toolbar. 2. In the Scheduler dialog box, set the Start Date and Start Time for the job. Click on the Start Date arrow to open a calendar. Figure 5-112 Scheduler with calendar displayed 3. Click OK. Exporting Jobs (objzf) You can save print jobs as compressed files. For an explanation of objzf files, see "Saving Build Trays" on page 5-62. To export a print job: 1. Select a job. 2. On the pop-up toolbar, click 3. In the Save As dialog box, select a folder. 4. Click Save. Modifying the Job Manager Screen You can change the size of the sections of the Job Manager screen, by ...
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Page 121: Starting The P Rinter
Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Starting the P rinter Loading Model and Support Containers Producing Models Preparing the Printer Starting Printing Printer Interface Color Key Printing Indicators Resuming Production After Printing has Stopped 6-10 Changing the Printing Material 6-13 Advanced Settings 6-17 Keeping the Printer in Idle Mode 6-18 Shutting Down the Printer 6-19 Maintaining the Printer 6-22 Routine Maintenance Schedule 6-22 UV Lamp Check 6-24 Pattern Test 6-24 Improving Print Quality 6-26 Cleaning the Print Heads, Roller and Wiper 6-27 Cleaning the Roller Waste Collector and Inspecting the Roller ...
Page 122 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Figure 6-1 The Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Starting the Printer Caution Do not attempt to operate the printer before being trained by a Stratasys Customer Support representative. Observe all safety warnings and follow the safety guidelines described in Chapter 2. 1. Turn on the main power switch, located at the back of the printer. Figure 6-2 Main power switch Turning on the printer also turns on the two built-in computers. DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 123 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 2. After the printer-control computer boots, log in to Windows and launch the printer-control program: ❒ On the printer-computer desktop, double-click the Objet1000 Plus printer icon. or— ❒ From the Windows Start menu, select (All) Programs > Objet > Objet1000 Plus. A HASP plug containing a valid product activation key is required on the printer computer. This is supplied during printer installation or upgrade. If the application does not open and a HASP message appears, contact your dealer or Stratasys Customer Support. 3. After the printer-server computer boots, launch the Objet Studio program. To switch the keyboard, mouse and monitor between the printer-control computer and the printer-server computer, press Scroll Lock twice, then press Enter. The printer-control computer displays the main printer interface. All monitoring and controlling of the printer is done from this interface. Figure 6-3 Objet1000 Plus interface One monitor displays both the computer running Objet Studio and the printer server computer. DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 124: Loading Model And Support Containers
Loading Model and Support Containers Objet1000 Plus printers use four containers of Model material and two containers o f Support material, each weighing 18 kilograms when full. A graphical representation of the containers l oaded and their current weight appears in the printer interface (see the figure on the previous page). The printer uses RFID technology to automatically identify containers of printing material. For this purpose, an RFID module is part of the printer hardware. Tampering with this module will render the printer inoperable and may void Stratasys warranties and service contracts. Important: If you need to replace the Model material currently installed with another type, see "Changing the Printing Material" on page 6-13. Otherwise, make sure to replace the Model cartridge with one containing the same type of material. To load Model and Support material: 1. On the side of the printer, pull open the doors of the storage compartment.
Page 125 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Tips about loading and replacing material containers: You can load partially used containers, provided that they contain more than 100 grams of material. You can replace material containers either before or during printing. If printing stops for an extended time before you replace a material container, the printer may go into Standby or Idle mode. If this happens, see "Resuming Production After Printing has Stopped" on page 6-10. You can replace a partially used container to avoid the need for replacing it during printing. The container type is automatically detected by the printer. If you replace a container with one that has different Model material, a message appears recommending that you run the Material Replacement wizard to flush out the old material. DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 126: Producing Models
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Producing Models Models can be printed after they are arranged on a virtual build tray in a 3D printing application. Two such applications are available for preparing trays for printing on the Objet1000 Plus printer: • Objet Studio • GrabCAD Print For information about preparing model files for printing, see the relevant documentation— • "Using Objet Studio" chapter in this user guide or Help in the Objet Studio application. • GrabCAD Print online documentation. Preparing the Before beginning to produce models, it is recommended that you check the Printer current printing quality of the print heads by performing a pattern test (see "Pattern Test" on page 6-24). To prepare the printer for producing models: 1. Make sure that the build tray in the printer is empty and clean. If not, remove cured material with the scraper, and clean the tray thoroughly with a wet cleaning cloth. The build tray for the Objet1000 Plus printer is removable, which aids in the removal and handling of printed models. Make sure that the build tray is installed when preparing the printer for producing models. Caution Use protective gloves when cleaning the build tray, and be careful of the ...
Page 127: Starting Printing
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer You can monitor printer status by switching the printer interface display. To do this, click the display toggle button on the printer interface screen. Figure 6-5 Printer status To begin printing: Starting Printing ➢ On the printer interface, click the red button to switch the printer to online mode. The color of the button changes from red to green (see the figure on page 6-3). If there is a job in the Job Manager queue, it is sent to the printer. When switching the printer to online mode, a message is displayed if a maintenance activity is required to ensure optimum printing quality. (See "Routine Maintenance Schedule" on page 6-22.) Maintenance notifications can be disabled/enabled from the Options menu. Before printing a job, the software executes a set of hardware and software tests to ensure optimum printing results. In the printer interface, the printer mode changes from Idle to Pre-print, as the printer’s components prepare themselves for production: • The print block is heated. • The UV lamps are powered and they warm up. When printing begins, the print manager program sends seven slices to the printer-control application. This is the standard buffer between the print manager a nd the printer. As each slice is printed, as a layer of the models on the build tray, another slice is sent to the printer.
Page 128: Printer Interface Color Key
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer During printing, the server computer must remain on and it must communicate with the Objet1000 Plus printer. Do not log-off Windows until printing is finished. The Objet1000 Plus printer uses one or two Model-material containers and one Support-material container to produce models. If additional containers are installed and they are not immediately needed for printing, the printer interface indicates this (see "Printer Interface Color Key" below). The background colors in the printer indicator fields tell you at a glance Printer whether or not the value or item is suitable or ready for printing. Interface Color Key • Green—suitable/ready for printing For example, in Figure 6-5 on the previous page: ❒ Heads Liquid—The level of Model and Support material in the print-block reservoir is OK. ❒ Heads Vacuum—The vacuum level in the system is within the acceptable range. ❒ Evacuation—The flow of exhaust air from the printer is OK. ❒ Pre-Heater—The Model and Support resins need to be heated before being supplied to the print block. The temperature has reached the ...
Page 129: Printing Indicators
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Printing The printer interface screen changes when you send a print job to the printer, Indicators if the printer is on line: • The mode changes from Pre-print to Printing. • The specific activity being performed is shown in the “current activity” field. • Current job-printing information is displayed. • The printing progress bar is displayed. • The Stop and Pause buttons are enabled. When the weight of a container drops below 100 grams, the display of the material level in the printer interface is red. Figure 6-6 P rinter interface during printing DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 130: Resuming Production After Printing Has Stopped
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Resuming Production After Printing has Stopped If the printing process is interrupted, Job Managerthe print manager stops sending slices to the printer. This can happen, for example, if the printing material runs out in the middle of a print job, and you do not replace the empty container immediately. After the printer changes to Standby or Idle mode, you need to resume printing from the print manager (in Objet Studio or in GrabCAD Print). After printing stops, the printer goes into Standby mode, when heating of the print heads is reduced. About 10 hours later, the printer goes into Idle mode, when heating of the print heads is stopped. To continue printing the model: 1. If the printer is in offline mode, switch it to online mode by clicking the red button at the bottom of the p rinter interface (see the figure on page 6- The button changes from red to green. 2. If you don’t know why printing has stopped, make sure that the connection between the printer and the server computer is active. 3. In the Manager screen of Objet Studio, or in the GrabCAD Print screen, click the Resume icon—...
Page 131 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Figure 6-9 Printer interface after interrupted printing 5. If, for any reason, the correct number does not appear in the dialog box, enter the number and click OK. You cannot continue printing the model if: • The number of the last slice printed does not appear in the printer interface, even if the server computer displays the Continue from Slice confirmation dialog box. • There was a relatively long interruption in printing, even if the “last slice” and “continue from slice” indicators are correct. The part of the model already printed may deform or shrink, and there might be a visible difference between it and the newly printed part. The effects of a printing stoppage on a model depend on the model size and structure, Model material used, ambient temperature and the length of the stoppage. DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-11...
Page 132 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer If you cannot continue printing: 1. Cancel the job in the printing application (Objet Studio or GrabCAD Print). 2. Remove the partially printed model from the build tray. 3. Resend the job to the printer from the printing application. ❒ In Objet Studio, click ❒ In GrabCAD Print, click You can stop p rinting from the printer interface or from the printing application (Objet Studio or GrabCAD Print). • After clicking the Stop button in the printing application, you can resume printing from the printing application or from the printer interface. • After clicking the Stop button on the printer interface, you can resume printing only from the printing application. • After clicking the Pause button in the printer interface, you can resume printing only from the printer interface. DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-12...
Page 133: Changing The Printing Material
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Changing the Printing Material Before producing models using a different type of printing material than is currently installed, run the Material Replacement wizard to flush the print block and feed tubes. When changing the type of Support material, run the Material Replacement wizard and the Head Optimization wizard to ensure quality printing results. (After changing Support material with the wizard, Head Optimization is required before printing models.) You should carefully plan printing models with different Model materials to avoid unnecessary waste of the materials currently loaded. The amount of material flushed depends on the flushing cycle chosen and if you are replacing one or both Model cartridges. To replace the printing material with the wizard: 1. Start the Material Replacement wizard from the Options menu. Figure 6-10 Starting the Material Replacement wizard 2. In the opening screen, click Next. 3. If the printer doors are not closed, a screen appears, prompting you to close them. Confirm this and click Next. DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-13...
Page 134 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Figure 6-11 Material replacement options In the Material Replacement Options screen, you select the settings that determine how the wizard replaces material currently in the system with newly loaded material. 4. Choose whether you want to produce models in Single Material mode or in Digital Material ( “multiple-materials”) mode. Single Material mode Four print heads are used to print, using one Model material. ❒ This mode is required to produce build trays with the High Quality setting, and to produce trays with the High Speed setting, using only one Model material. Digital Material mode Each of the Model materials loaded is used in two of the print heads. ❒ If only one of the Model materials is required for printing, models are ...
Page 135 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 7. For Support material, select Both if you need to load two replacement containers. 8. In the Flushing cycle section of the wizard screen, choose how thoroughly you want to flush out material currently in the system: ❒ Economy. This cycle can be used when replacing a light-colored Model material with a darker material (such as TangoBlack™ or VeroBlack™) or if the exact color of the printed models is unimportant. Use this cycle when replacing cleaning fluid with any Model material. The wizard flushes the system with the minimum amount of material needed to ensure that models have the mechanical properties of the new material. ❒ Full. Use this cycle when the printed models must have the exact color of the new material. The wizard thoroughly flushes t he feed tubes and print heads needed for printing, based on your selections in the previous screens. There are additional settings that you can select for special purposes (see "Advanced Settings"). If necessary, click Advanced Settings before clicking Next.
Page 136 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 10. Replace material containers as necessary, according to the instructions in the wizard screen. Make sure to securely attach the cap to partially used material containers when not loaded in the printer. If not properly capped, exposure to UV light could cause polymerization (curing) of the material, making it unsuitable for printing. 11. Click Start. 12. Read the warning message, and click OK. If you continue, you must complete the material replacement process before you can produce models. To replace material containers at another time, click Cancel. If you continue (by clicking OK) and you do not complete the process, you will need to run the wizard again before producing models. Figure 6-13 Final wizard screen 13. In the final wizard screen, click Done. The printer-control application is automatically updated, and the interface displays the new material(s). The interface in the job preparation application i s also updated, and it displays the new material(s). 14. Inspect the area around the purge unit and clean it, if necessary. Caution Dispose of all material containers in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Empty material containers can be used as printer-waste containers. DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-16...
Page 137: Advanced Settings
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Advanced The Advanced Settings dialog box enables you to configure the Material Settings Replacement wizard for special purposes. If necessary, click Advanced Settings in the Material Replacement Options screen before clicking Next. Figure 6-14 Advanced Replacement settings Some materials cannot replace certain other materials. If you attempt to do so, the wizard notifies you. Positioning By default, Automatic slot selection determines the best positioning for the material containers, based on materials currently in the system. This ensures minimum flushing of materials currently loaded. If there is a special need to load material containers in certain docks in the printer, select Manual slot selection. After clicking Apply, the Material Replacement Options screen appears, but now, each material selection box corresponds to one of the container positions in the printer. Figure 6-15 Manual cartridge placement DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-17...
Page 138: Keeping The Printer In Idle Mode
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Additional The flushing cycle you select in the Material Replacement Options screen Flushing Cycles determines how thoroughly to flush out material currently in the system. After selecting the Economy cycle and completing the wizard, you might decide that you require a more thorough flushing, to ensure accurate model color. Or, you may notice that printed models are not satisfactory because they contain traces of the previous material. If so, you can flush out more material, so that the next models will be printed with pure material. To perform additional flushing cycles: ➢ In the Advanced Settings screen, select "Flush again" options and click Apply. The Material Replacement Options screen appears, where you can select the material(s) you need to flush again. Keeping the Printer in Idle Mode Between printing jobs, the Objet1000 Plus printer can be left unused for up to one week. If the printer will not be used for more than a week, use the ...
Page 139: Shutting Down The Printer
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Shutting Down the Printer You only need to shut down the Objet1000 Plus printer if it will not be used for a week or more. Otherwise, the printer can remain on, in Idle mode. The Shutdown process flushes printing materials from printer components. To avoid flushing out valuable material, make sure to print models at least once a week. Many printer operators use this opportunity to print customer samples or test models. To properly shut down, the printer needs to perform several processes. These are controlled by the Shutdown wizard. Do not attempt to shut down the printer by simply closing the computer interface (the printer- control application), and never disconnect power to the printer before completing this wizard.
Page 140 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 3. Select the option corresponding to the length of time that the printer will not be used—less or more than ten days. Note: Before selecting More than 10 days, make sure that cleaning-fluid cartridges are available. Figure 6-17 Shutdown options 4. In the next screen, verify that the tray is empty and click Next. The shutdown procedure begins. Figure 6-18 Shutdown progress DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-20...
Page 141 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 5. When the final wizard screen appears, close all open programs on both computers, and shut down the computers. Figure 6-19 Final Shutdown wizard screen 6. After both printer computers shut down turn off the main power switch at the back of the printer (see Figure 6-2 on page 6-2). DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-21...
Page 142: Maintaining The Printer
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Maintaining the Printer Performing routine maintenance tasks is essential for getting satisfactory results from Objet1000 Plus 3D printers. Perform the tasks at specified intervals. Routine Frequency Task For More Maintenance Information Schedule Before printing Clean the UV lamp lenses. Before / after printing Check the UV lamp overheating indicator. See "UV Lamp Check " on ...
Page 143 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Frequency Task For More Information Every 700 hours of Replace the roller pump tubes. See "Replacing printing the Roller Waste Tube" on page 6-61. Monthly, and after Check the alignment of the print heads. See "Aligning replacing print heads the Print Heads" on page 6-36. Monthly Clean debris from the Z-axis shaft with a vacuum cleaner. Monthly Inspect the exhaust system (duct, fan, connections). Monthly ...
Page 144: Uv Lamp Check
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer UV Lamp A heat-sensitive label is fixed to the UV lamp covers as a warning against Check overheating. Its center changes from white to black if the temperature of the cover reaches 65°C (150°F). If this occurs, do not use the printer, and call your service provider. As a precaution, it is recommended that you check the label before and after printing. Figure 6-20 Heat-sensitive label on UV lamp cover If the UV lamp continues to overheat, and the temperature around the lamp reaches 90°C (194°F), a heat fuse turns off the electricity to the power to the UV lamp and the motors for the X, Y, and Z axes. In the unlikely event that this occurs, the printer cannot be used until it is serviced by an authorized service engineer. Pattern Test The pattern test is the basic verification of the printer’s ability to produce quality models, since it demonstrates the condition of the nozzles in the print heads. Make sure, therefore, that you perform this test weekly, and whenever you suspect a printing problem. To perform the pattern test: 1. Make sure that the build tray is empty. 2. Prepare a sheet of pink paper, A-4 or Letter size. 3. In the printer, tape the pink paper to the surface left of the build tray. 4. Press F3, or open the Options menu and select Pattern Test.
Page 145 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Figure 6-21 Selecting Pattern Test 5. Click Yes in the Confirm dialog box to begin. Figure 6-22 Pattern Test confirmation 6. If the build tray is not clear, click No in the following dialog box. Figure 6-23 Build tray (Z) level adjustment This lowers the build tray, so that models on the tray are not damaged. DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-25...
Page 146: Improving Print Quality
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer The printer prints a series of lines on the test paper (see next figure). Figure 6-24 Sample Pattern Test 7. Carefully inspect the test paper to see if there are missing lines. Too many missing lines, especially if they are in the same area, indicates that the quality of printing when producing models will be poor. If this is the case, see "Improving Print Quality" below. Note: Acceptable model quality is subjective, and depends on the type and scale (size) of the models produced. As a rule, however, more than 10 missing lines in one area of a column is considered unacceptable. Improving If you suspect that print quality is poor, perform the pattern test (see "Pattern Print Quality Test" on page 6-24). If the results are poor, use the following procedure to improve print quality. If the results of the last pattern test are poor: 1. From the Options menu, select Purge Sequence, or press F4. 2. In the confirmation dialog box, click Yes. The print heads are purged of Model and Support material, and the wiper removes excess material from them. 3. Repeat the purge sequence. 4. Perform the pattern test.
Page 147: Cleaning The Print Heads, Roller And Wiper
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Cleaning the Regular inspection and cleaning of the orifice plates on the bottom of the Print Heads, print heads prevents print nozzles from clogging. Cleaning the roller and Roller and wiper are also important for maintaining quality printing. A wizard adjusts Wiper printer components to enable access to these key areas, and it guides you through the cleaning procedure. To maintain the printer in optimum condition, run the wizard after every print job, when you remove the model from the build tray. This procedure takes about 20 minutes. To clean the print heads, roller and wiper: 1. Prepare— ❒ isopropanol (IPA—isopropyl alcohol) or ethanol (ethyl alcohol) ❒ disposable cleaning gloves ❒ a supplied cleaning cloth or equivalent ❒ a mirror 2. Start the Cleaning wizard from the Options menu.
Page 148 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 4. When the following screen appears, open the printer. Figure 6-27 Wizard screen during cleaning tasks Warning: Hot Surface The print head orifice plates (bottom surface) may be hot. Do not touch them with your bare hands, and proceed with caution. 5. Place the mirror on the build tray. 6. Put on the gloves. Caution Uncured printing material on the print heads might cause skin irritation. Use disposable cleaning gloves to protect your hands. 7. Soak the cleaning cloth with alcohol. DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-28...
Page 149 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 8. Clean the orifice plates, with a back-and-forth motion. Use the mirror to make sure that you have removed all of the residue material. Figure 6-28 Cleaning the heads 9. After cleaning the print heads, clean the entire roller surface, by rotating it as you clean. 10. Clean the glass lens on the UV lamps. 11. Open the service window on the left side of the printer to access the wiper. 12. Using a generous amount of alcohol on the cleaning cloth, remove any material remaining on the wiper and the surrounding area. 13. Remove any pieces of waste material collected in the purge unit. If necessary, remove the waste collector to clean it. Wipe the rubber seal. Figure 6-29 Purge unit waste collector DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-29...
Page 150 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Note: When returning the waste collector to the purge unit, make sure to insert it as shown. 14. Inspect the wiper. If the wiper is scratched, torn or worn, or if you cannot clean it completely, replace it. a. Grasp it and pull it up and out of its bracket. b. Insert the new wiper blade, making sure that it is straight and secured well on both sides. 15. When you have finished cleaning, select the confirmation check boxes in the wizard screen (see Figure 6-27) and click Next. 16. Remove the cleaning materials from the printer and close the printer doors. 17. Select the confirmation check boxes in the wizard screen and click Next. The head-purge cycle begins. When this is complete, the final wizard screen appears. Figure 6-30 Cleaning wizard—final screen 18. Click Done to close the wizard. The roller waste collector removes waste material scraped from the roller. Cleaning the Suction removes this waste to the printer’s waste container. Roller Waste Collector and This assembly should be cleaned weekly to prevent a blockage in the tubes ...
Page 151 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 3. Remove the right UV-lamp assembly: a. Disconnect the UV power cable and the fan power cable. Figure 6-31 Disconnecting the right UV assembly b. Remove the screw that secures the right UV lamp, and then pull and lift up the UV lamp. 4. Remove the five (5) screws that secure the UV bracket to the print block and remove the bracket. Figure 6-32 Removing the UV bracket DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-31...
Page 152 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 5. Loosen the two screws securing the suction tube on the print block. Figure 6-33 Lifting the suction tube 6. Lift the suction tube to secure it in a raised position. 7. Remove the two screws securing the covering of the roller waste collector and remove it. Be very careful to save the covering screws. These are special screws; if they are lost, you need to order replacements. Figure 6-34 Removing the roller waste collector covering 8. Remove the covering by pulling it out, and then lower it. DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-32...
Page 153 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 9. Clean the roller waste collector and the scraper blade surface using cotton swabs. Make sure to remove any remaining printing materials. Figure 6-35 Cleaning the roller waste collector Before replacing the covering, you can check the effectiveness of the roller scraper—see below. To check the effectiveness of the roller scraper: 1. Put on the cleaning gloves. 2. Wet a cloth with isopropanol. 3. Use the cloth to wet the bottom of the roller. 4. Turn the roller slowly with your hand. As the blade scrapes the roller, make sure the isopropanol is spread evenly over the entire length of the blade. 5. Inspect the roller. If it is not dry, replace the blade. (See "Replacing the Roller Scraper" on the next page.) 6. Before returning the roller waste collector to the print block, make sure that the pins are clean. Figure 6-36 Roller waste collector pins To re-assemble the components: 1. Return the roller waste collector to the print block and screw on the covering (see Figure 6-34 on the previous page).
Page 154: Scraper
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 2. Loosen the screws securing the suction tube. Figure 6-37 Suction tube correctly positioned 3. Lower the suction tube so that the hole in the panel behind the tube is visible, and tighten the screws to secure the tube. 4. Attach the right-UV-lamp assembly to the print block and reconnect the UV power and fan cables. Replacing the You should replace the roller scraper blade— Roller Scraper • after 1,000 hours of printing. • if it does not effectively keep the roller clean. You should periodically test the effectiveness of the roller scraper when you clean the roller waste collector. See "Cleaning the Roller Waste Collector and Inspecting the Roller Scraper" on page 6-30. To replace the roller scraper: 1. Prepare— ❒ a new roller scraper blade ❒ a Phillips 1x75 mm screwdriver ❒ a 2.5-mm and a 2-mm hex (Allen) key 2. ...
Page 155 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 4. Remove the screws that secure the roller scraper assembly. Figure 6-39 Removing the roller scraper screws 5. Remove the scraper blade and discard it. Figure 6-40 Removing the old roller scraper blade 6. Place the new scraper blade onto the pins in the holder, as shown. Figure 6-41 Inserting the new roller scraper blade DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-35...
Page 156 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 7. Insert and tighten the roller scraper blade screws. Important: Tighten the screws in the order shown in Figure 6-42. Use the new screws supplied in the replacement kit Figure 6-42 Tightening the roller scraper screws 8. After tightening the screws, inspect the blade and make sure that it is straight. If necessary, loosen the screws and tighten them again, evenly. 9. Return the roller waste collector assembly and the right UV lamp to the print block. (See steps 5 to 7 on page 6-31 in "Cleaning the Roller Waste Collector and Inspecting the Roller Scraper".) Aligning the You should check the alignment of the print heads— Print Heads • once a month • after replacing one or more heads • if model quality is not acceptable even after cleaning the orifice plate on the bottom of the print block (see "Cleaning the Print Heads, Roller and Wiper" on page 6-27). This procedure takes about 20 minutes. To check the alignment of the print heads: 1. Prepare—...
Page 157 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 5. When instructed to do so, place the transparency on the build tray— next to the left and rear edges of the tray, as shown in the following figure. Figure 6-43 Positioning the transparency on the build tray 6. Make sure that the transparency sheet is lying flat, and tape it to the tray. 7. In the wizard screen, select the check box to confirm that the transparency sheet is on the build tray, and click Next. The printer prints the head alignment test on the transparency. 8. When the following screen appears, remove the transparency. Figure 6-44 Head Alignment wizard—steps 8–10 The transparency sheet is printed with sets of vertical lines in seven columns, each showing the results from a different print head. Figure 6-45 Sample head-alignment test Note: There is no column for head H7 because its alignment is used as a reference for aligning all other heads. DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-37...
Page 158 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 9. For each column of lines, use a magnifying glass or loupe to inspect pairs of consecutive rows printed on the transparency to see where the vertical lines align. Figure 6-46 Comparing rows of alignment lines Note: It does not matter which pair of lines you inspect, since they were all printed by the same head. Choose a pair of clearly printed lines for the inspection. (Since some nozzles may not print clearly, you may have to inspect several pairs of lines to properly view the alignment.) Optimum head alignment is shown when the fourth lines in the upper and lower rows are aligned, Figure 6-46. In the example shown, no change to the head alignment is necessary. If other lines in the set are aligned, you need to change the alignment of that head—in the next wizard screens. 10. In the wizard screen shown in Figure 6-44, select the Transparency removed check box, and click Next. The first in a series of alignment screens appears. Figure 6-47 Head alignment selection 11. In the head-alignment screen, select the number that indicates which lines align in the upper and lower rows of a pair on the transparency (counting from the left) for this print head. Note: Because the alignment of the fourth lines is optimum, the number “4” is selected, by default, in the wizard screen. This does not change the head alignment. If you select other numbers, the wizard adjusts the head alignment, accordingly. 12. Click Next to display the next head alignment screen, and again select the number representing the most closely aligned vertical lines on the ...
Page 159 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer When you have finished aligning all of the heads, the following screen is displayed. Figure 6-48 Parameter update confirmation 13. Continue as follows: ❒ To make the alignment changes in the printer, make sure that Yes is selected, and click Next. ❒ To recheck the alignment test results before making the alignment changes in the printer, click Previous. ❒ If you do not want to make alignment changes in the printer at this time, select No and click Next. 14. In the following screen, you can choose to either repeat the head alignment procedure or close the wizard. ❒ If the most closely aligned vertical lines for a print head were at either extreme, choose Yes to run the Head Alignment wizard again, then click Next. The transparency test will show if the heads are now properly aligned, and—if not—the wizard will allow you to “fine tune” the alignment. ❒ If the vertical lines for the print heads were not aligned at either extreme, choose No to close the wizard, then click Next. Figure 6-49 Repeat head alignment option DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 160 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Optimizing The condition of the print heads directly affects the quality of printed models. (Calibrating) To maintain optimum printing, you should routinely test the print heads, and Print Heads calibrate them to the best working configuration possible by running the Head Optimization wizard every 300 hours of printing. During the optimization process, 32 samples are printed on the build tray. After carefully inspecting and weighing each of them, you enter data in the wizard. The wizard uses this data to optimize the heads. If, during the optimization process, the wizard determines that a print head is faulty—or that it is negatively affecting layer uniformity with the current head configuration—the wizard instructs you to replace it. If this happens, you can continue the wizard to replace the print head, or abort the wizard, to replace the head at another time. Run the Head Optimization wizard every 300 hours of printing or whenever the condition of print heads is negatively affecting the quality of printed models, or if you suspect that there is a problem with one or more of the print heads. Note: To accurately test and calibrate print heads, they must be clean. If necessary, run the Cleaning wizard before beginning this procedure. To test and calibrate the print heads: 1. Prepare— ❒ disposable cleaning gloves (any clean, powder-free protective gloves) ❒ ...
Page 161 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 4. Read the conditions, select I Agree and click Next. 5. In the following screen, select Continue with Head optimization if you have recently cleaned the print heads. Otherwise, cancel the wizard and run the Cleaning wizard. Figure 6-51 Clean print heads screen 6. In the following screen, make sure Optimize all print heads is selected, and click Next. Figure 6-52 Procedure selection screen 7. Select the printing mode for which you want to optimize the print heads and click Next. Figure 6-53 Printing mode selection 8. Check that the build tray is empty and that the printer doors are closed. DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-41...
Page 162 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 9. In the wizard screen, select the confirmation check boxes and click Next. Figure 6-54 Preparation check After warming the print block and turning on the UV lamps, the printer prints a frame on the build tray for positioning the scale. Figure 6-55 Scale positioning frame on the build tray DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-42...
Page 163 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 10. When the “Preparation for Pattern Test” screen appears, tape a sheet of pink paper to the surface left of the build tray, as shown below. Figure 6-56 Pattern Test paper positioned next to the build tray 11. Close the printer doors and click Next in the wizard screen. 12. When the Pattern Test is printed, carefully inspect it, using the Missing Nozzles Ruler to see if there are missing lines. Figure 6-57 Inspecting the Pattern Test Each missing line represents a faulty nozzle in the print head. DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-43...
Page 164 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 13. In the following wizard screen, enter the number of missing nozzles for each print head and click Next. Figure 6-58 Enter Missing Nozzles screen 14. The wizard continues according to the number of missing nozzles you entered. ❒ If there are too many missing nozzles for acceptable printing, the wizard instructs you to replace the defective print head(s). You can do this now, or abort the wizard. If you are prepared to replace print heads now, the wizard guides you through the procedure when you click Next. Make sure you have replacement heads and the required tools (see page 6-49). Then, continue with "Preparing the Print Block" on page 6-50. Figure 6-59 Head replacement due to missing nozzles ❒ If the number of missing nozzles in all print heads is acceptable, the wizard continues with the head optimization process (below). DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-44...
Page 165 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 15. Set up the scale in the printer by performing the steps listed in the wizard screen. Figure 6-60 Setting up the Head Optimization scale 16. After confirming all of the items listed in the wizard screen, click Next. Printing material (resin) is jetted from each head and its weight is automatically recorded. Figure 6-61 Emptying the resin container 17. Carefully remove the resin container from the scale and empty it into the purge unit in the printer. Then return the container to the scale. Caution: The resin in the container is uncured To prevent contact with skin, wear neoprene or nitrile gloves. Dispose of uncured resin in accordance with applicable regulations. By emptying the container into the purge unit, the resin is stored in the printer’s sealed waste container. 18. Close the printer and click Next. The printer cures the remaining resin in the container. DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-45...
Page 166 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 19. When the following screen appears, remove the scale and clean the build tray. Figure 6-62 Remove the scale confirmation screen 20. I n the wizard screen, confirm that the build tray is clear and that the doors are closed and click Next. The wizard uses the data collected to analyze the condition of the print heads and optimize them so they print models with a uniform layer of material. ❒ If the heads are in satisfactory condition, the following wizard screen appears. Figure 6-63 Final wizard screen, after optimizing print heads DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-46...
Page 167 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer ❒ If the wizard determines that a print head is faulty—or that it is negatively affecting model quality with the current head configuration—you need to replace it. Indicate whether or not you want to do so now. Figure 6-64 Defective print heads found • Select Replace defective head(s) if you are prepared to replace the print heads now (see below). or— • Select Abort wizard if you want to replace the print heads at another time. Replace print heads only after consulting with a Stratasys-authorized customer-support engineer. To replace print heads, you need these tools and materials: ❒ replacement print head(s) ❒ isopropanol (IPA—isopropyl alcohol) or ethanol (ethyl alcohol) ❒ disposable cleaning gloves (supplied with the print head; or use any clean, powder-free protective gloves) ❒ a supplied cleaning cloth or equivalent ❒ a mirror ❒ a 5-mm flat-head screwdriver or a 3-mm hex (Allen) key (depending on ...
Page 168 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Replacing The condition of the print heads directly affects the quality of printed models. Print Heads You may need to replace a print head if one or more of the following symptoms occurs: • The Head Optimization wizard determines that a print head is defective. (See "Optimizing (Calibrating) Print Heads" on page 6-40.) • There are noticeable grooves in the surface of printed models. • Visual inspection of the head reveals that its surface is damaged—peeling or bubbles in the nozzle area. • The printer interface displays a warning or malfunction message relating to a print head— ❒ Head Heater temperature timeout ❒ Head Heater thermistor open ❒ Head Heater thermistor short Replace print heads only after consulting with a Stratasys-authorized customer-support engineer. The Head Optimization wizard guides you through the procedure of replacing a print head, and configures printer components to enable you to perform it. Only replace a print head with the aid of the wizard. The entire print-head replacement procedure takes 75—90 minutes, and consists of the following phases: A. Identifying the head(s) needing replacement. ...
Page 169 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer To replace a print head: 1. Prepare— ❒ replacement print head(s) ❒ isopropanol (IPA—isopropyl alcohol) or ethanol (ethyl alcohol) ❒ disposable cleaning gloves (supplied with the print head; or use any clean, powder-free protective gloves) ❒ a supplied cleaning cloth or equivalent ❒ a mirror ❒ a 5-mm flat-head screwdriver or a 3-mm hex (Allen) key (depending on the type of print block) ❒ the scale supplied for use in the Head Optimization wizard (Weight Test) ❒ the Missing Nozzles ruler Important: Make sure that you have these items and that the scale is calibrated and fully charged before continuing. It is highly recommended to connect the scale to the wall power socket when running this wizard. 2. Start the Head Optimization wizard from the Options menu (see the figure ...
Page 170 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 6. In the following screen, select Replace faulty heads, and click Next. Figure 6-66 Procedure selection screen Preparing the 7. Select the print head(s) needing replacement, and click Next. Print Block Figure 6-67 Head selection screen The printer heats and empties the print block, and prepares the printer. (This should take up to 30 minutes.) Figure 6-68 Printer preparation progress screen DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-50...
Page 171 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer The following screen appears when the printer is ready for you to replace print heads. Figure 6-69 Printer ready for head replacement 8. Put on the protective gloves and open the printer cover. Note: The printer disconnects power to the heads for your safety. 9. On the print block, release the upper and lower screws that secure the Removing the print head in the block. (If necessary, you may use a screwdriver to loosen Defective Head the screws.) Figure 6-70 Releasing the locking screws 10. Press down on the upper and lower locking screws to release the print head. Figure 6-71 Releasing the print head DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-51...
Page 172 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 11. Loosen the screws on the door of the compartment protecting the print-head driver cards (A), then pull and lift up the door (B). Figure 6-72 Opening the print-head compartment 12. Pull the print-head driver card out of its socket so that the head is free (A), and remove it from the bottom of the print block (B). Figure 6-73 Releasing the print-head driver card to remove the head 13. Make sure that along with the head, you remove the two rubber O-ring seals. Figure 6-74 O-ring seals on the print head Important If the seals are not removed with the head, they are probably stuck to the print block housing. If so, remove them. DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-52...
Page 173 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Figure 6-75 Making sure the O-rings are not stuck to the print block Installing the New Head 14. Inspect the replacement head, and make sure that the O-ring seals are in place (see Figure 6-74 on the previous page). 15. Gently insert the replacement head into the vacant slot in the print block, and push the print-head driver card into its socket. Note: Make sure to insert the head with the driver card facing its socket, in the rear of the print block. Figure 6-76 Inserting the print-head driver card into its socket DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-53...
Page 174 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 16. Push the head up until you hear it click into place, in both front and rear holders. Figure 6-77 Pushing the head into place in the print block 17. Lower the door of the print head compartment, and tighten the screws to lock it in place. 18. Tighten the upper and lower screws that secure the print head in the print block (see Figure 6-70 on page 6-51). Note: Hand-tighten these screws. Do not use a screwdriver. 19. In the Replace print heads screen, select the check box to confirm that you have replaced the head(s), and click Next. Figure 6-78 Head replacement confirmation DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-54...
Page 175 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 20. W ith your fingers, make sure that the new head is level and even with the other heads. Figure 6-79 Checking the level of the new head 21. Confirm that the heads are level by selecting the check box in the following wizard screen, and click Next. Figure 6-80 Installation-check screen 22. I n the next wizard screen, confirm that you have removed all tools and objects from the printer. Figure 6-81 Cleared-tray confirmation screen 23. C lose the printer doors. DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-55...
Page 176 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer The wizard continues by heating the heads, then filling and purging them. If there are no installation problems, the optimization procedure begins, to calibrate the print heads to the best working configuration—see "Optimizing (Calibrating) Print Heads" on page 6-40. If installation problems are detected, the wizard alerts you and instructs you how to continue (see "Installation Problems" below). 24. A fter replacing print heads, you should check the head alignment before using the printer to produce models. In the final wizard screen: ❒ Select Yes and click Done to open the Head Alignment wizard (see "Aligning the Print Heads" on page 6-36). ❒ Select No and click Done to align the heads at another time. Figure 6-82 Final wizard Screen Installation If the printer detects that there is a problem after you install print heads, Problems relevant warning screens appear. • If the printer software does not detect the replaced head, the following warning screen appears. Figure 6-83 Incorrect-installation screen If this happens: a. Open the print head compartment (see Figure 6-72 on page 6-52). b. Re-insert the print-head driver card into its socket (see Figure 6-76 on ...
Page 177 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer c. In the wizard screen, select the check box to confirm that you have re-inserted the card, and click Next. • If the replacement head was not factory-calibrated, the following warning screen appears. Figure 6-84 Invalid-data warning screen If this happens: a. Remove the head and replace it with another one (starting with step 9 on page 6-51). b. In the wizard screen, select the check box to confirm that you have installed another print head, and click Next. c. Contact your authorized Customer Support center about the unformatted head. • If the vacuum test is not successful, the replacement head was not sealed properly during installation, and the following warning screen appears. Figure 6-85 Vacuum-leakage warning screen If this happens: a. Click Next. b. Follow the instructions on the wizard screens to re-install the head. DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-57...
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Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Testing and The level of UV radiation from the lamps used for curing models can change Calibrating the over time. To ensure optimum curing of models during printing, a pop-up UV Lamps message reminds you to test the lamps and calibrate their level of UV radiation after every 300 hours of printing. You do this by running the UV Calibration Wizard, using a UV radiation meter approved for use with the printer. The wizard compares the measured radiation to the recommended radiation level for each of the lamps, at each printing mode—High Speed, High Quality and Digital Material. When calibrating the lamps, the wizard attempts to adjust the radiation level, if necessary. • If the reading is within the acceptable range, the wizard continues to the next phase. • If further adjustment is necessary, the current phase is repeated. • If the level of UV radiation is too low to be properly adjusted, the wizard continues to the next phase, but the final wizard screen indicates that the lamp’s radiation for the printing mode is unacceptable. Before testing and calibrating the UV lamps: Make sure the glass lens on each UV lamp is clean. For easy access, run the Head Cleaning Wizard, and use the special cleaning pad supplied. ...
Page 179 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 3. Make sure that the build tray is clear (empty), and close the printer doors. Confirm this in the wizard screen and click Next. Figure 6-87 Printer preparation 4. When the following screen appears, open the printer and place the UV sensor at the rear edge of the tray, in the center. Figure 6-88 Sensor placement screen Figure 6-89 Correct UV-sensor placement 5. Make sure that the sensor cable is securely connected to the sensor. 6. Lead the cable out of the printer so that you can close the printer, and make sure that the cable will not interfere with the moving print block. 7. Close the printer, while checking that the sensor does not move out of position. 8. Set the UV meter to measure mJ/cm2. 9. Set the range on the meter to 2,000. DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-59...
Page 180 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 10. Connect the cable from the sensor to the UV meter. 11. Turn on the UV meter, and wait until “0 0 0.0” appears on the display. 12. In the wizard screen, confirm that the sensor is positioned correctly, and click Next. When you click Next, the UV lamps power up and stabilize. (This takes several minutes.) Then, the print block passes over the sensor and the wizard compares the measured radiation to the recommended level. Figure 6-90 UV measurement progress 13. When prompted by the wizard, zero (reset) the UV meter and enter the reading (measurement). If the UV level measured is not acceptable, the wizard calibrates the UV lamp by adjusting the current supplied to it, and then tests it again. When all UV tests have finished, the results are displayed, showing the condition of the lamps after calibration. Figure 6-91 Results and condition of UV lamps after calibration DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-60...
Page 181 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer After examining the UV calibration results: 1. Click Next. 2. Remove the UV meter and close the printer. After confirming the items listed in the wizard screen, click Next. Figure 6-92 Final UV Calibration Wizard screen As routine maintenance, you should replace the roller waste tube every 500 Replacing the hours of printing. Roller Waste Tube To replace the roller waste tube: 1. Prepare— ❒ two cleaning cloths ® ❒ one Norprene tube (supplied in the Start-Up Kit) 2. Make sure that the printer is either in Standby2 or in Idle mode. 3. Press F8. or—...
Page 182 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 5. Release the tube latch, as shown. Figure 6-94 Releasing the tube latch 6. Separate the tube holder from the pump assembly. Figure 6-95 Tube holder removed from pump assembly 7. Remove the tube from the tube holder and save the two parts of the clamp for re-assembly. 8. Carefully detach the tube at both ends. Use the cleaning cloths to prevent material leaking from the tubes. 9. Discard the old tube and the cleaning cloths. These items contain uncured printing material. Dispose of them in accordance with environmental and safety requirements. 10. Attach the ends of the new tube. 11. Place the tube clamp onto the tube as before, and insert the tube into the tube holder, making sure that the flat surface of the clamp faces outward. DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-62...
Page 183 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Figure 6-96 Left: Tube clamps; Right: Tube inserted into tube holders 12. Insert the tube holder into the pump assembly, making sure that the side with the clamp is on the side of the pump marked SUCTION. Figure 6-97 Tube clamp on SUCTION side of pump 13. Close the tube latch. DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-63...
Page 184: Calibrating The Load Cells
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 14. From the Options menu, select Maintenance Counters. 15. Scroll to Dirt Pumps Tubes and click Reset. Figure 6-98 Maintenance Counters screen Calibrating the Load cells are sensors that measure the weight of the material containers and Load Cells the waste container in the printer. It is important that you periodically check that the weight measurements are accurate to prevent unnecessary waste of printing materials. It is recommended that you calibrate the load cells once a month. To calibrate load cells: 1. Start the Load Cell Calibration wizard from the Options menu. DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-64...
Page 185 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 2. Make sure that there are no containers on the load cells that you want to calibrate, select the appropriate check boxes in the wizard screen, and click Next. Figure 6-99 Load cell selection 3. Remove the container, as instructed by the wizard, confirm this in the wizard screen, and click Next. 4. In the next wizard screen, observe the numbers and wait until the weight level is relatively stable—two units above or below the average level shown. Figure 6-100 Weight stabilization 5. Select the check box, and click Next. If you need to calibrate more than one load cell, the next calibration screen appears. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all of the load cells are calibrated. DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-65...
Page 186 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 6. Click Done in the final wizard screen. Figure 6-101 Final wizard screen Replacing the The UV lamps used for curing models have a long, but limited, working life. UV Lamps You can test and adjust their effective power with the UV Calibration wizard (see "Testing and Calibrating the UV Lamps" on page 6-58). If you need to replace a UV lamp, follow these instructions: 1. Make sure the printer is in offline mode. Figure 6-102 Offline mode indicator (red) The online/offline button at the bottom of the printer interface should be red. If not, click it to switch the printer to offline mode. Warning Before continuing, make sure that the safety interlock is not defeated, and that the UV lamp is not hot. 2. Start the UV Lamp Replacement wizard from the Options menu. 3. Make sure that the build tray is empty, and confirm this in the wizard screen. Then, close the printer, and click Next. Figure 6-103 Tray confirmation DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 187 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer The axes move to the “home” position. 4. Select the UV lamp(s) to be replaced and click Next. Figure 6-104 UV lamp selection screen 5. Disconnect the UV-lamp power connector and the UV heat fuse connector. Figure 6-105 Disconnecting the UV lamp Note: Do not disconnect the power connection to the cooling fans. DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-67...
Page 188 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 6. Loosen the screw securing the UV lamp cover (A), and pull the cover up (B), then out (C). Figure 6-106 Removing the UV lamp cover 7. Pull the UV lamp reflector out of the print block. Figure 6-107 Removing the UV lamp reflector 8. Inspect the new UV lamp reflector, and make sure that a black strip is attached to the inside of it. If not, install one—on the side of the reflector opposite (not next to) the print block. Note: Extra black strips are included in the printer Start-Up Kit. If necessary, you can remove the black strip from the old reflector and install it in the new reflector (as long as the black paint has not faded). 9. Discard the old UV reflector and lamp.
Page 189 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Warning: Broken UV lamp hazard UV lamps contain mercury. Deal with broken lamps with caution. Ventilate the room thoroughly. Use protective gloves when collecting mercury and lamp components. Remove spilled mercury with a method that prevents the generation of mercury vapor, such as a syringe, packing tape or paper. Place the broken lamp, mercury and contaminated materials in an air-tight, non-metallic container. 10. Insert the new UV lamp/reflector unit into the housing, next to the print block. Figure 6-108 Print block and UV lamp assembly, showing correct placement of black strip 11. Replace the UV lamp cover by inserting it into the slot on the bottom of the housing, and tighten the securing screw on top. Figure 6-109 Replacing the UV lamp cover DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-69...
Page 190 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer 12. Reconnect the power and heat fuse connectors. Figure 6-110 Connecting the UV lamp 13. In the wizard screen, confirm that you have replaced the UV lamp(s) and that the black strip is attached, then click Next. Figure 6-111 UV-installation confirmation DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-70...
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Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer The wizard operates the UV lamps and checks if their power is within the acceptable range for each printing mode. Note: The mode currently being checked appears in the lower-left corner of the printer interface. Figure 6-112 Status during UV lamp check After replacing a UV lamp, it is recommended that you calibrate its power. The next screen allows you to continue to the UV Calibration wizard (see "Testing and Calibrating the UV Lamps" on page 1). Figure 6-113 Final wizard screen DOC-06810 Rev. B 6-71...
Page 192: Built-In Tests
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Built-in Tests The printer application contains a suite of tests for regularly checking the hardware and software, and for troubleshooting. All tests are run automatically before starting a print job. In addition, you can run one or more tests as a system check, between print jobs. Because running the tests affects the operation of the printer, you can only open the Built-in Tests interface when the system is not printing. The test suite features: • The organization of printing-related tasks in categories: ❒ Communications ❒ Data cards ❒ Temperatures ❒ Voltages ❒ Encoder repeatability ❒ Print-head heating ❒ Print-head filling • A clear display of test results and the source of any failures, enabling you to determine if printing is possible or worthwhile. • The ability to monitor test results for specific components. • Troubleshooting tips.
Page 193 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer The Built In Tests screen lists pre-configured tests, grouped by component categories. In this screen, you select and run tests, and the results are displayed. Figure 6-115 Built In Tests screen Test Name Test List This column lists all of the tests, together with selection check boxes. Click the check boxes to select the tests you want to run. To remove a selection, click the check box again. To quickly select all of the tests in a component category, use the Group drop-down list at the bottom of the screen. Group This column shows the component categories for each test. This tells you which tests are run when selecting a category from the Group drop-down list at the bottom of the screen. Status This column shows the results of each test after you run it: Test successfully completed. Test failed. (Double-click on a failed test’s line to review the failure details.) Unknown results. (The test has not been run yet.) DOC-06810 Rev. B...
Page 194 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Test Selection Area In the Test Selection area, at the bottom of the screen, you can quickly select or de-select tests by their characteristics: Click to select all of the tests in the list. None Click to de-select all of the tests in the list. Unknown Click to select all test that have not been run yet (Status = ?). Group Use this menu to select tests by component category. Selection Set Use this menu to select a pre-configured set of tests to run at specified times (computer startup, before printing, etc.). Running Built-in To run the selected tests: Tests ➢ Click After you run a test, the Save and View command buttons are added to the Built In Tests screen. Test Results To save and view a report of all tests: ➢ ...
Page 195 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Close Click to close the Built-in Tests screen. Summary On the right side of the screen, a symbol represents the combined results of all the tests run, using the symbols from the Status column. All tests successfully completed. At least one test failed. Not all tests performed. The following table lists the name of each test in the Built-in Tests suite, Test together with its description and a possible reason for its failure. If you need Descriptions and assistance, contact your Stratasys service provider. Troubleshooting Test Name Description Possible Reason for Failure Sub-System Tests communications between • Disconnected communications Communication components.
Page 196 Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Test Name Description Possible Reason for Failure Interlock Tests the interlock in the printer • Failure of interlock mechanism. cover. • Faulty latch. • Disconnected cable. Cabin Temperature Tests the temperature level in the Faulty temperature sensor (OHDB). build-tray area. Head EEPROM Tests the read/write capabilities of Faulty print-head driver card(s). the print-head driver cards. Head Voltage Checks the control of voltages Faulty print-head driver card(s). supplied to the print heads.
Page 197: Replacing Waste Containers
Objet1000 Plus User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Objet1000 Plus 3D Printer Replacing Printer waste contains partially cured polymeric material, collected during Waste normal operation and maintenance of the printer. For safety and Containers environmental reasons, this material is kept in two leak-proof containers. Each container has a capacity of 18 kilograms of waste material. The printer application displays a warning message when one waste container is full and there are 17 kilograms of material in the other container. (If only one waste container is installed, the message appears when there are 17 kilograms of material in it.) The printer stops printing when the net weight in the second (or only) container reaches 17.5 kilograms. When the net weight in this container is above 17 kilograms, the software does not allow you to start a print job (or a printing activity) until you replace (or install) a waste container. You can monitor the weight of the waste containers in the printer interface. Caution Dispose of full waste containers in accordance with environmental and safety requirements. Empty Model-material and Support-material containers can be used as printer-waste containers. The painted exterior plastic panels of Objet1000 Plus 3D printers have a Cleaning the durable finish, offering excellent chemical resistance to common cleaning Exterior Panels materials. Follow the recommendations below when cleaning these areas of the printer.
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Handling Printed Models Removing Models After Printing Removing the Build Tray From the Printer Removing the Support Material Post-Printing Treatment for Models Made with VeroClear 7-4 Photo-Bleaching Instructions Storing Models DOC-06810 Rev. B...
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Objet1000 Plus User Guide 7 Handling Printed Models Removing Models After Printing After printing models, you should allow them to cool as much as possible before handling them. If additional models do not have to be produced on the printer, it is best to let the printed models cool in the printer, with the cover closed, as long as possible. The build tray for the Objet printer is removable, which aids in the handling Removing the of printed models. You use a special cart to remove the build tray and transfer Build Tray it to the cleaning station. From the Printer To remove the build tray: 1. Press F10. or— From the Options menu, select Go to Tray Lower Position. The print block moves forward and the build tray lowers. 2. Raise the cart’s platform and position the docking guides as shown. Figure 7-1 Positioning the cart for tray removal Note: Make sure that the anchor on the platform is raised above the docking pin on the printer. ...
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Objet1000 Plus User Guide 7 Handling Printed Models 5. Raise the cart’s platform to release it from the docking pin. You can now move the cart to the cleaning area. Removing the Support Material After printed models have cooled, the Support material must be removed. This can be done by different methods, depending on the size of the model, how delicate it is, the amount and location of the Support material, and other factors. Use the following methods as a guide, and adapt them (or a combination of them) for finishing the models you are handling. SUP705 (FullCure705) can be removed from printed models using the following methods, in this order: 1. by hand 2. water pressure (in a suitable cleaning unit) 3. ...
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Objet1000 Plus User Guide 7 Handling Printed Models Removing Soak models in a 1-percent solution of caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) to SUP705 with remove Support material from difficult-to-reach areas and to give the model a Caustic Soda smooth, clean finish. The amount of time you soak the model in the solution depends on how delicate it is and how much Support material needs to be removed, but it is typically between half-an-hour and several hours. In any case, you should remove as much Support material as possible before the caustic soda treatment, and rinse the model thoroughly (with a water jet) afterwards. Warning Caustic soda may cause chemical burns, scarring and blindness. Mixing it with water generates heat that could ignite other materials. Never pour water into caustic soda. When diluting the solution, always add caustic soda to water. Take adequate safety precautions; always use nitrile gloves when handling caustic soda and models soaked in it. Caution Caustic soda causes corrosion of the build tray. Remove models from the build tray before treating them with caustic soda. Do not immerse the build tray in the caustic soda solution. Post-Printing Treatment for Models Made with VeroClear Models made with VeroClear (RGD810) have a slight yellow tint when removed from the printer. This is especially true for models printed with a glossy finish. The yellow tint fades naturally over time, but you can greatly accelerate this process by using a suitable photobleaching treatment.
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Objet1000 Plus User Guide 7 Handling Printed Models Photo- Follow these instructions for photobleaching printed models. Bleaching • The fluorescent lamps should be rated 45W, 6500K. Instructions • When using desk lamps, place the models in a container lined with aluminum foil. Use at least two lamps, more when treating models in a large container. • Arrange the models with enough space between them to allow light to reach all sides of each model. • Verify that the ambient temperature around the models is approximately 40°C (104°F). Higher temperatures may cause model distortion; lower temperatures may not produce satisfactory results. When using desk lamps, you can achieve the required temperature by positioning the lamps approximately 10 cm (4 in.) above the models. • Inspect the models after six hours of treatment. ❒ For parts with a matte finish, this should be enough. Polish and lacquer the parts. ❒ For parts with a glossy finish, continue the photobleaching treatment for up to 18 hours more. In Stratasys laboratories, there was a tint reduction of approximately 70% within six hours. After 24 hours, tint was reduced by approximately 90%. More information about this treatment is available in the application note VeroClear RGD810 Model Material. Storing Models Models are cured as they are printed, making them safe and stable for a long ...

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Table of Contents

D Printing System

Using Objet Studio

Manipulating Objects on the Tray

Display Options

Handling Trays

Applying Additional Objet Studio Features

Customizing Objet Studio

Professional Mode Features

Getting Additional Objet Studio Assistance

Objet Studio Version, Material Module and Licensed Features

Monitoring and Managing Print Jobs

Starting the P Rinter

StartingThePrinter

Loading Model and Support Containers

Producing Models

Resuming Production after Printing Has Stopped

Changing the Printing Material

Keeping the Printer in Idle Mode

Shutting down the Printer

Maintaining the Printer

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