Dimension 3D Printer

About the Tool: Additive manufacturing. Prints a 3D part layer by layer.

Location: The Shop

Access:
Dimension and Fortus 3D Printer training is required. Prerequisite: Desktop 3D printer training.

File types: .stl

Materials: ABS and soluble support material
Bray Lab has a Dissolving Bath for removing the support material

Build size: 254 x 254 x 305 mm (10 in x 10 in x 12 in.)

Layer thickness: 0.33 mm (0.013 in.) or .254 mm (.010 in.)
XY Accuracy: .025mm (.001 in)

Digital Setup

Select File -> Open STL to import a design.
Double check part size’s outside dimensions are correct by matching with STL size (bottom left corner)
Set the model interior
- Sparse – low density (medium strength, 25% – 30 % fill, quick print)
- Sparse – high density (high strength, 75% fill, medium print time)
- Solid (highest strength, 100% fill, slow print)

Select ‘Orientation’ tab to properly orient part to limit necessary support material
Press ‘Add to Pack’
Select ‘Pack’ tab

Select a tray and review the tray to select the best position for the part
Position model in middle of bed
Press ‘Print’
Watch the machine for at least the first 30 minutes of the print to ensure the printed material adheres to the bed and the object is printing correctly.