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Specifications
Printer specifications:
Language English
100-120 / 200-240VAC
RAM 128MB
50/60 Hz.
HD 10MB
Operating temperature 95 F
Interface USB
Capabilities
Accuracy:
+/-0.0039 (X and Y)
Resolution:
0.0066 (Z)
STL
Models
Models
Material Kit
NOTE:
Glue, Anti-Glue and Material Roll have to be changed all together.
NEVER mix the components of the Kit
Support Removal
The Workflow
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3.
Youre done!
Grid
Table
Axis Origin Arrows
Peeling Cuts
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Glossary
Build Process (Build)
The process that begins as the model is sent to the SD300 Pro 3D printer to be constructed
CAD software
Computer Aided Design programs and systems to design detailed two or three-dimensional models
of physical objects
Chopping
Peeling Cuts
Cuts made in the residual material surrounding the model to provide for easy removal of the
residual material left after the build process has completed
Safe Box
A box surrounding the models, showing boundaries based on the full volume of material needed for
building them
SDM
Native format files which retain all the characteristics present at the last save of a models work
session, such as: position, scaling and duplication
SD View
The application software supplied with the SD300 Pro for preparing and sending a model to build
STL
A universal format for 3D geometry supported by all major CAD vendors and used widely by rapid
prototyping systems
Table Box
A box surrounding the virtual table showing boundaries based on the limits of the build area
(length=210 mm., width=160 mm. and height= 135 mm.)
Table Origin
The build starting point of the virtual table (X, Y and Z coordinates located in the lower left corner of
the table as shown on screen)
The surface provided in the SDview workspace for preparing models for build
Wire-frame
The wire-frame option shows the many 2D triangular surfaces that construct the 3D model
geometry
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Send Model
To send prepared models to the SD300 for build, do one of the following:
1.
2.
3.
Press Ctrl-B.
4.
Description of parameters:
Total Number of Layers: displays the total number of layers of PVC needed to complete
the build
Roll Sufficient for Build: displays a Yes/No indication of whether or not the amount of
consumable materials currently loaded in the SD300 will be enough to complete the
required build.
Estimated Build Time: displays the time estimated to complete the required build.
Draft Mode: enables users to create quicker, low-resolution sketch models. In comparison
to standard build mode, Draft Mode will create models with twice the layer thickness,
and peeling cuts will be performed two layers at a time. The build time will decrease
between 15%-25%.
No Z-Fold: When checked, this option cancels the Z-fold function. No Z-folds will be
created in built model(s) when Z-fold is cancelled.
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Build Information
File Name: the name of the SDM file for the current model sent for build
Owner: the name of the computer used to send the current model for build
File Size: the size of the data file of the current model sent for build
Total Build Time: the total time required to build the current model sent for build
X, Y, Z, Block Size: the size of the material block required for the current build
Material Information
Roll Left: the amount of SolidVC material left in the SD 300, in percentage
Material: SolidVC or other materials when available
Layer Thickness: The thickness of a layer of SolidVC material sheet and the adhesive material
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SDView
Tips and Illustrations
FEB 2010
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Overview
The following slides will illustrate several examples of how we
may best utilize the tools given in SDView to ensure
successful and optimized model builds.
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Example 1
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Example 2
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Example 2
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Example 3
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Example 3
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Example 4
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Example 4
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Now we chop the models in halves, and arrange the models a bit and apply
peeling cuts. We neatly divided the print job into 5 sections. Notice that area
1 and 3 will be peeled from bottom, since there are undercuts (blue arrows).
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Example 5
A bigger models with more openings in Zdirection (blue arrows). From previous
examples we know we should divide the
object into many neat sections by peeling
cut.
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Example 5
We now divided the model into
sections and successful sealed all
openings except the two openings
in front (blue arrows).
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Example 5
The last part of this model will be this tricky feature its
got Z opening in 4 places pointed by blue arrows.
And the green arrow points out that the area under
ceiling will have to be peeled from bottom therefore its
best we enclose (surround) the tricky areas with peeling
cuts making it an individual section
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Example 6
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Example 6
Quicky arrange the two pieces side by side
to be printable at the same time, also
saving material.
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Example 7
This example shows a randomly shaped object
where its best to use peeling cuts to manage the
printing.
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Example 7
Therefore, we will use peeling cuts to divide the
legs to allow peeling form both sides. By the
same reason we will divide the horse nose by a
peeling cut, and the horses ear by peeling cut as
well.
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Example 8
In this example we will face many undercuts as well. So the
way we can handle the model is to apply peeling cut to
separate the areas to allow peeling from top and peeling from
bottom
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Example 8
After the peeling cut divided each
space into two sides, follow the blue
arrow to peel from top, and follow the
green arrow to peel from bottom. (see
drawing below)
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Overview:
In order to reduce build cost we can follow the below three main
principles:
1.Reduce the model building height. This means if geometry
allows, try to orient your model in the way to minimize build
height. This can also be achieved by model chopping.
2.Arrange the model(s) to use as little depth in Y-direction as
possible. (bring the models forward)
3.If chopping or a specific orientation is not possible, try to fill the
unused space with additional models to optimize your print job.
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Example 9
We place the model in the most
efficient way and check with
SDView, which tells us this
model takes 26% of Modeling
Kit and build time is about 8
hours.
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Example 9
After chopping we arrange the
model a little bit (using Rotate) and
we immediately realize the material
consumption drops to 15% with
only 6 hours of build time.
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Example 10
This glasses frame takes a relatively more volume to build compare to the models actual size. However, chopping
function and a bit of arrangement can help us lower the build cost tremendously. Right now SDView tells us it takes
34% of one roll of material and it takes over 9 hours to build.
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Example 10
Now we chop the glasses into halves by Zplane to lower the build cost.
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Example 10
Since all parts are free to move around individually, we bring all parts toward the front to minimize our Y-axis depth.
We check the build information again in SDView and the material consumption becomes 13% while the build time is
brought down to 5 1//2 hours. As always, do not forget to apply peeling cuts
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The End
Thank you
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