FORTUS 360mc/400mc and FDM 360mc/400mc

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The text in red brackets refers to the corresponding user 4. From the Main Menu select; Operator
guide chapter. [Chapter Number] Control>Change Tips/Mtl..>Unload Model and
TIP COMPATIBILITY [3] Support. Wait until the material unloads before
continuing to the next step.
Table 1-1: Available Tips 5. If changing material type:
Material Model Tip Support Tip Note: If material type is changed, the tips MUST
ABSi T10, T12,T16, T20 T12SR20 be changed. Do not use the same tip for
different material types.
ABS-M30/M30i T10, T12,T16, T20 T12SR20/30
• Remove the canisters. If removing a partially
ABS-ESD7 T12, T16 T12SR30
used canister, you must remove it immediately
PC-ABS T10, T12,T16, T20 T12SR20 (within ten seconds) after separating drive block
PC T10, T12,T16 T12SR-100 from canister; otherwise the filament is forced into
PC/PC-IS0 T12 T12
the canister, making it unusable.
• Seal the canisters and store vertically.
PC/PC-IS0 T16, T20 T16
• Insert new canisters and turn the thumbwheel to
Ultem* 9085 T16 T16 put the canister in the “Ready” state (flashing
PPSF T16, T20 T16 LED).
6. Change the liquefier tips.
Table 1-2: Slice Height Note: Worn tips cause part quality issues and can
lead to loss of extrusion. Always replace tips
Model Tip Slice Height
when prompted (re-set tip odometers).
T10 0.005 in. (0.127 mm) • If the removed tips are to be re-used later, record
T12 0.007 in. (0.178 mm) material type and
volume.
T16 0.010 in. (0.254 mm)
• Make sure that you Make sure
T20 0.013 in. (0.330 mm) insert the tip fully into Tip is fully
the heater block. inserted into
IDENTIFYING TIPS [3] 7. From the menu, choose block.
Select Materials/Tips..
All model and The Soluble
support tips are Release support tip 8. If changing material type:
interchangeable - is shorter than the • Select Review Materials to Load.. and choose
EXCEPT for the standard tips. materials to load.
Soluble Release • Select Menu to continue.
Soluble Release
support tip. 9. Choose Select Tips to toggle through tip choices.
support tips are
imprinted with 10. Select Reset Tip Odometers.. and enter the odometer
Tip Size is
imprinted on top-
T12SR20 or values for the new tips.
T12SR30 on top- 11. If user placement is on, choose Select Calibration
side of plate (T10,
side of plate. Part Position and make user placement selections.
T12, T16, T20).
12. Select Load and Calibrate..
13. Select Unlock Door and insert a new build sheet. If
switching to or from PPSF, wait for the oven to
PLATEN VACUUM [3] stabilize before inserting a new build sheet.
Make sure the vacuum gauge reads -15 Hg or higher The system automatically does the following:
(more negative) before building or calibrating. See • Waits for oven to stabilize
Troubleshooting: Low Vacuum if gauge is out of range. • Performs Auto Z Zero calibration
USING BUILD SHEETS [4] • Loads model and support material
Use clear build sheet for ABS-M30, PC, and PC-ABS. Use • Performs Auto Tip-to-Tip calibration
amber build sheet for PPSF and Ultem. • Builds Calibration Job
14. Determine Calibration Job tip offset values. See
INSTALLING CANISTERS [4] Calibration Job.
Remove the anti-rotation plug from the
side of canister before use. Seal hole with MATERIAL DRYING SYSTEM [4]
sealing tape. Call Customer Support if the air pressure does not read
Make sure the rubber shipping insert is between 36-40 psi for internal air or 48-52 psi for external
removed from the thumbwheel door air.
before building. Do not remove rubber
AUTO COOL-DOWN FEATURE [4]
shipping insert until the canister is loaded
into the canister bay. This option acts as an energy saver when PC, PC-
ABS, Ultem, or PPSF materials are being used. It also
Storing Canisters helps to prevent parts from cracking when building
Always replace the rubber shipping insert large, thick parts using PPSF. After building completes,
when storing a partially used canister. the oven gradually cools to the standby temperature. Wait
Store canister vertically (as if it is installed until the PPSF parts are cool before removing them from
in a system) or cross-winding of the the oven.
filament on the inner spool may result.
STABILIZING OVEN [4]
When changing material type or using Auto Cool-Down,
CHANGING TIPS OR MATERIAL TYPE [4] allow the oven temperatures to stabilize before calibration
1. Remove the used build sheet from platen. and system use. (See Table of Stabilization Times)
2. Clean the oven and tip wipe assembly.
3. Inspect the tip wipe assembly.

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 FORTUS 360mc/400mc and FDM 360mc/400mc
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• Filament stuck in canister. Remove the canister from
Oven Stabilization Times (in hours)
the bay. Pull about 8 feet (2 meters) of material out,
ABS-
ABSi ABS-M30 PC-ABS PC/PC-IS0 PPSF making sure the filament pulls out freely.
ESD7
Room temp. 4 4 4 4 8 4 • Canister drive block not fully lowered onto canister.
ABS-M30, ABSi
Auto Cool-Down
--- --- 4 4 6 -- Re-seat the drive block onto canister.
ABS-ESD7 -- -- 4 4 6 -- • Wrong tip size selected on operator display. Verify
PC-ABS 4 4 --- 4 6 4 correct tip size is displayed. See Tip Compatibility.
PC 4 4 4 --- 4 4
• Canister smartspool circuit failed. View Filament
Ultem* 9085 6 6 6 4 --- 6
PPSF 6 6 6 4 --- 6
Status from the operator display. If the status reads
None or is blank, replace the canister.
CALIBRATING LIQUEFIER TIPS [6] • Broken or bent pogo pin. Remove the canister from
Calibration is an automatic step when changing material the bay and check the pogo pins on the underside of
type or tips. the canister drive block. Replace any bent or broken
pogo pins.
Calibration Job
• Filament does not reach head (load time-out).
After the system builds the Calibration Job, follow these
Change the canister. If this fails, contact Customer
steps:
Support.
1. View the relationship between the support calibration
toolpath and the alignment indicators to determine the Auto-changeover Failure
X and Y Axis calibration. (4-Bay Systems Only)
• Use a magnifying glass. Filament not unloaded into empty canister. Perform a
• Hold the build sheet up to the light, a light-colored manual unload.
wall, or a light-colored piece of paper. Note: All scenarios from Canister Will Not Load section
2. Determine where on each axis the support toolpath may apply in an Auto-Changeover Failure.
is most centered between the X-Y alignment path.
For example, if most centered between indicators Loss of Extrusion
below the “4” on ”-Y” side of calibration box, tip offset • Filament stuck in canister. Remove the canister from
value for -Y is 0.004. the bay and pull about 8 feet (2 meters) of material out,
3. Select Operator Control>Calibrate>Tip Offset Value. making sure the filament pulls out freely.
Enter any X and Y tip offset corrections. • Canister drive too slow. Verify load time from the
4. Select Operator Control>Calibrate>Calibration Job to canister to the head switch is less than 2:30 minutes.
build a new Calibration Job. • Material not extruding on first two layers of model
5. Repeat steps 1-4 until the support toolpath is centered base. Verify that material purges by performing a load.
between all X and Y zero indicators. Perform the Platen Flatness Diagnostic. Verify that all
numbers are within ± 0.015 inches.
6. Peel the Z box support layer from the last Calibration
Job. Z thickness should measure within +/- 0.0005 in. • Plugged tips:
(0.01 mm) of the installed model tip’s slice height. - Verify that the size of tip matches tip size
Note: Do not measure for Z adjustment until the indicated on operator display. See Tip
Calibration Model shows the XY Offset to be Compatibility.
less than 0.002 inch (0.05 mm) for the X and - Verify that tip life has not exceeded the
Y axis. maximum tip odometer.
7. If the Z thickness is not within specification, subtract - Verify that the tips were installed correctly.
your measurement from the model’s tip slice height. - Verify that material purges by performing a load.
8. Select Operator Control>Calibrate>Tip Offset Value.
- Replace the tip.
Enter any Z tip offset corrections.
• Select -Z if thickness is greater than slice height. • System not calibrated. Verify that material purges by
• Select +Z if thickness is less than slice height. performing a load. Perform the Auto Z Stage Zero and
Auto Tip-to-Tip Calibration.
MAINTAINING TIP WIPE ASSEMBLY [7] • Low Vacuum caused build sheet to shift and may
1. Unlock doors and open the oven door. have plugged tip. See Low Vacuum below.
2. Using safety gloves and sleeves, remove the top
Low Vacuum
piece of the tip wipe chute.
Note: System will not build until the vacuum level is
3. Remove the purge ledge assembly.
adequate.
4. Remove the brush/flicker assemblies.
5. Clean the purge chute. • Filament debris on the platen. Clean the platen
surface.
6. Clean purge ledge and brush/flicker assemblies.
• Plugged vacuum screen. Clean or replace the
7. Inspect the Kapton tape around the top piece of the
vacuum screen.
tip wipe chute.
• Rubber O-ring is twisted or needs to be replaced:
8. Inspect the purge.
- Remove the O-ring and inspect for cracks.
9. Inspect the brush/flicker assemblies.
- Replace if cracks are found or problems persist.
10. Replace parts as necessary.
If no cracks are found, re-install the O-ring, mak-
11. Re-install parts in reverse order of disassembly.
ing sure it’s not twisted.
TROUBLESHOOTING [8]
Low Air Pressure
Canister Will Not Load Contact Customer Support for assistance.
• Anti-rotation plug not removed from canister.
Remove the plug.
• Rubber thumbwheel insert not removed from
thumbwheel door. Remove the insert. 7665 Commerce Way
• Empty canister (zero volume). Replace the canister. Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(800) 801-6491 Customer Support
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