Stratasys Fortus 900mc Quick Reference Card

Fortus 900mc/F900
QUICK REFERENCE CARD
The text in brackets refers to the corresponding user guide
chapter. [Chapter Number]
TIP COMPATIBILITY [2]
Table 1-1: Available Tips
Material Mod el Tip
ABSi* T12, T16, T20
ABS-M30
T12, T16, T20
ABS-M30i
ABS-ESD7 T12, T16
ASA T10, T12, T16, T20
T40A
Nylon 12 T12, T16, T20
Nylon 12CF T20C
Nylon 6 T16, T20
PC-ABS T12, T16, T20
PC T12, T16, T20
PC T12
PC-ISO
T16, T20
ST130 T20B
TM
ULTEM 9085 resin T16, T16A, T20
T14, T20
ULTEM 1010 resin
T40A
PPSF T16
ANT 800NA T20D
ANT 840CN03 T20D
* Available on Fortus 900mc only, not F900
Table 1-2: Slice Height
Mod el Tip
T10
T12
T14
T16, T16A, T20C, T20D
T20
T20B
T40A
IDENTIFYING TIPS [3]
All unused model and support
tips are interchangeable -
EXCEPT for Soluble
Release (SR) support tips.
Once a tip is used, it is
committed to that material
type and is no longer
interchangeable.
Tip size is imprinted on
the top side of the plate
(T12, T14, T16, T20)
PLATEN VACUUM [4]
Make sure the vacuum indicator on the Operator Touchscreen
is green and showing that a small or large build sheet is in
place on the platen.
USING BUILD SHEETS [4]
Use clear build sheet for ABS-based, ASA, PC, PC-ABS, ST130.
Use smoky gray build sheet for ULTEM resin, PPSF, Antero.
Use green tinted build sheet for Nylon-based materials.
INSTALLING CANISTERS
Remove the anti-rotation plug from side of canister before
use. Seal hole with sealing tape. Make sure the rubber
shipping insert is removed from the thumbwheel door
before building. Do not remove rubber shipping insert until
the canister is loaded into the canister bay.
Pull sealing
tape back
Remove the plug
Storing Canisters
Always replace the rubber shipping insert when storing a
partially used canister. Store canister vertically (as if it is
installed in a system) or cross-winding of the filament
on the inner spool may result.
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Support Tip
T12SR20*
T12SR20* /
T12SR30
T12SR30
T12SR30
T20B
T12SR100
T12SR100
T12SR100
T12SR20* / T12SR100
T12SR100
T12
T16
T20
T16
T16
T20
T16
T16
T16
Sli ce Heigh t
0.005 in. (0.127 mm)
0.007 in. (0.178 mm)
0.010 in. (0.254 mm)
0.010 in. (0.254 mm)
0.013 in. (0.330 mm)
0.013 in. (0.330 mm)
0.020 in. (0.508 mm)
The Soluble Release
support tip is shorter
than standard tips.
Tip size is imprinted on
the top side of the plate
(T12SR20, T12SR30,
T12SR100).
[4]
New
thumbwheel
Remove insert
CHANGING TIPS OR MATERIAL TYPE
1. Remove the used build sheet from platen.
2. Clean the oven and tip wipe assembly.
3. Inspect the tip wipe assembly.
4. From the Build Screen, select Material/Tools and then select
Tips/Materials Change. Follow the screen prompts to
change tips.
The Tip Wizard will guide you through the process.
The system automatically does the following:
- Unloads model and support
- Waits for oven to stabilize
- Performs Auto Z Zero Calibration
- Performs Auto Tip Calibration
- Loads model and support material*
- Builds a Calibration Job*
* Requires button to be pressed by user and then user
placement to build the calibration box.
5. When changing liquefier tips.
Note: If material type is changed, the tips MUST be changed.
Do not use the same tip for different material types.
- Remove the canisters. If removing a partially used
canister, you must remove it immediately (within ten
seconds) after separating drive block from canister; otherwise
the filament is forced into the canister, making it unusable.
- Seal the canisters and store vertically.
- Insert new canisters and turn the thumbwheel to put
the canister in the "Ready"
state (flashing LED).
- If the removed tips are to be
re-used later, record material
type and volume.
- Make sure that you insert the
tip fully into the heater block.
Note: Worn tips cause part quality issues and can lead to loss
of extrusion. Always replace tips when prompted (reset
tip odometers).
6. When changing material type:
- Select Review Materials to Load and choose materials to load.
- Select Menu to continue.
7. Select the circle next to the desired tip. A black dot in the
center indicates which tip is selected.
AUTO COOLDOWN FEATURE
This option acts as an energy saver when PC, PC-ABS, ULTEM
resin, or PPSF materials are being used. It also helps to prevent
parts from cracking when building large, thick parts using PPSF.
After building completes, the oven gradually cools to the standby
temperature. Wait until the PPSF parts are cool before removing
them from the oven. To use this feature go to the Administrator
screen, select System Default and then set Auto Cool Oven
to On or after the job.
STABILIZING OVEN [4]
When changing material type or using Auto Cool-Down, allow
oven temperatures to stabilize before calibration and system
use. Oven stabilization times are as follows:
Table 1-3: Oven Stabilization Times (Software V.3.27 and later*)
Oven Stabilization
Times (Hours)
All ABS, ASA, ST130
& Nylons
Room Temp
FROM:
Auto Cooldown
All ABS, ASA,
ST130 &
Nylons
PC & ULTEM
9085 resin &
Antero
ULTEM 1010
resin/PPSF
* For oven stabilizing times prior to software V.3.27, please consult
the appropriate user guide.
ULTEM™, 9085, and 1010 are trademarks of SABIC, its affiliates or subsidiaries.
[4]
Make sure
tip is fully
inserted into
block
[4]
TO:
PC & ULTEM 9085 ULTEM 1010 resin
resin & Antero
2 3
- 2
- 2
4 -
6 4
/PPSF
4
3
3
2
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