Roland monoFab ARM-10 Configuration guide

Printing Guide

Contents
1. Getting Started…………………………………………… 1
2. Preparations ……………………………………………… 2
3. Preparing 3D Data ……………………………………… 3
4. Creating monoFab Player AM Data …………………… 4
5. Preparing the ARM-10 ………………………………… 15
6. Printing ………………………………………………… 19

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1. Getting Started
■ What is layered projection technology?
Layered projection technology is a technology that allows the creation of precise solid objects by hardening
built-up layers of photo-curable resin using UV light.
It makes it easy to create hard-to-cut shapes and models with undercuts.
■ Printing with the ARM-10
The ARM-10 uses a projector to harden resin by exposing resin under UV light from below. The job is lift-
ed up as it is printed.
Photo-curable resin
Platform
Liquid material vat
Projector
Support
1. UV light applied from
below using projector
2. Platform rises up, and resin
goes between liquid material
vat and platform
Steps 1 and 2 are repeated,
and job is lifted up as it is
printed

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■Printing process
Creating data Preparing the ARM-10 Print
■ Items to prepare
ARM-10 PC Liquid material vat
Resin material Rubber gloves Protective eyewear
Hexagonal wrench Paper towels Scales and measuring cup
2. Preparations

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3. Preparing 3D Data
■3D data
In this example, downloaded data is printed as a sample.
Tips!
Use CAD software or similar 3D modeling software to hollow out the 3D data you will use.
(Hollow area indicated in red in image below.)
Hollowing out dense sections of the object reduces the amount of resin required, which
makes it easier for the printer to lift up the job and prevents the job from falling into the
liquid material vat.

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1. Start monoFab Player AM.
2. Import STL data. Click [Import] and select a le.
In this example, the downloaded sample data "Funny_Horn_ARM.stl" has been imported.
SelectedNot selected
4. Creating monoFab Player AM Data
Data error are displayed
using red lines or dierent
colors
When the model is selected, it is possible to
congure settings. If the model is not selected,
select the tool and click the model.

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3. Heal error with the data using the Healing function.
Select the "Layout" tab and click [Healing]. Click [OK] when you have nished.
If error with the data are not corrected...
Correct the problem areas using CAD software or similar 3D modeling software.
monoFab Player AM display
Work area
The data is corrected
and the color of the
problem areas changes
Position the model in the work area (within the
white frame)
The orientation of the work area during printing
is actually the opposite of that shown

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4. Position the model. Set the angle, position, etc., of the model based on its shape.
In this example, downloaded data is set.
Change the angle (60°)
On the "Layout" tab, select [Rotate], and set the orientation and angle.
In this example, we have set an angle of 60° in the X axis. Click [Rotate].
Change the height (5 mm)
On the "Layout" tab, select [Move], and set the model position.
Select "Bottom plane" and set the Z axis as 5.00 mm.
Click the main view (screen) to change the position of the model.
Check that the model is inside the work area.
Axis: X
Angle: 60°
Select "Bottom plane"
Z: 5.00 mm
Main view

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Tips!
Positioning the model
Position the model by changing its orientation, angle, and position.
1. Changing orientation
• Number of supports can be reduced, making nishing work easier.
2. Changing angle
• Makes it easier for printer to lift up job, prevents job from falling into liquid material vat,
and improves print quality.
• Delays deterioration of liquid material vat by moving printing position.
• Unnecessary resin ows o, and prevents resin buildup from hardening on surfaces.
Printing
direction
Parts extending
upward do not
require supports
Printing position
moves diagonally
Printing
direction
Supports
More supports Less supports

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3. Changing height
• Corrects irregularities in platform and improves print quality.
• Prevents model from being damaged when removed from platform after printing.
Leave a gap of about 5mm
Platform