Stratasys Fortus 360mc User manual

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360mc/400mc
User Guide
Part No. 107166-0010, Rev. J

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Trademark Acknowledgments
Stratasys, Insight, WaterWorks, and FORTUS are registered trademarks of
Stratasys, Inc.
FORTUS 360mc, FORTUS 400mc, and FORTUS 900mc are trademarks and
service marks of Stratasys Inc. in the United States and other countries.
FDM 360mc and FDM 400mc are registered trademarks and service marks of
Stratasys Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Ultem* 9085 is a trademark of SABIC Innovative Plastics IP BV.
© Copyright 2013 Stratasys, Inc.
Publication Date: July, 2013
The FORTUS 360mc/400mc and FDM 360mc/400mc systems conform with the following standards, in
accordance with the EU Machinery, Low Voltage and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives: EU 2006/42/EC
EU 2006/95/EC
EU 2004/108/EC

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About the FORTUS 360mc/400mc and FDM
360mc/400mc
Welcome to the Fortus 360mc/400mc™ and FDM 360mc/400mc™ 3D
Production Systems which are referred to throughout this User Guide as the
360mc/400mc. These systems incorporate the latest in innovative technologies
to provide you with precise prototypes from a CAD design. Stratasys’ Fused
Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology provides prototype parts, including
internal features, that can be used to field-test form, fit, and function. The
360mc/400mc systems feature a servo/belt driven XY gantry with multiple
high temperature modeling material capability.
Components of the 360mc/400mc Modeling System
• Insight Software Package
• A Computer Workstation (not sold by Stratasys)
• The 360mc/400mc Modeling Machine
• Modeling Material
• Support Material
System Highlights
• Envelope Size: 14 x 10 x 10 inch (355 x 254 x 254 mm)
• Material Bays: 1 model, 1 support
• Tips/Slice Heights:
Tip Type Slice Height
ABSi Material Option/Upgrade 0.005 in. (0.127 mm)
ABS-M30 Material Option/Upgrade 0.007 in. (0.178 mm)
ABS-M30i Material Option/Upgrade 0.010 in. (0.254 mm)
ABS-ESD7 0.013 in. (0.330 mm)
Note: Material choice affects available tip size/slice height.

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Available Options
About This Guide
This guide is your introduction to building prototypes using a Stratasys rapid
prototype system. It is designed as a learning and reference tool that explains
system operation in an easy to understand, step-by-step, process.
How to Use This Guide
This guide is divided into easy-to-follow chapters. The tabs allow you to
quickly and easily find the information you want. You can read this user
guide chapter by chapter or use the tabs, Table of Contents when you need to
quickly find specific information. Keeping this user guide close to your
system will efficiently allow you to troubleshoot and maintain the system.
Available Options 360mc 400mc
ABSi Material Option/Upgrade X
ABS-M30 Material Option/Upgrade X X
ABS-M30i Material Option/Upgrade X
ABS-ESD7 X
PC-ABS Material Option/Upgrade X X
PC Material Option/Upgrade X X
PC-ISO Material Option/Upgrade X
Ultem* 9085 Material Option/Upgrade X
PPSF Material Option/Upgrade X
Large Envelope Option/Upgrade:
Envelope upgrade to 16x14x16 inch (406x355x406 mm)
Adds one (1) additional model material bay
Adds one (1) additional support material bay
Adds Material Auto-Changeover
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Conventions Used in This Guide
The following conventions are used in this guide.
• When you see text in this font, it indicates a menu item
that can be selected from the Operator Panel Screen. For
example, select Build Last Job.
• If you see text in BOLD CAPS it indicates that this is a key
located on the Operator Panel keypad. For example, From
the Main Menu select Build Job and press ENTER.
• If you see boxed blue text, it indicates that this information
is being shown on the Operator Panel Screen. For example:
Build Job..
>Operator Control..
Modeler Status..
Maintenance..
|*Tips: Model T16
|* Support T16

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ......................................................................... 1-vii
Service and Support .......................................................................1-1
360mc/400mc Service .................................................................................. 1-1
Software Support ...................................................................................... 1-1
Safety Instructions.......................................................................................... 1-2
Hazard Types............................................................................................. 1-2
Product Safety Signs................................................................................. 1-3
Specific Safety Practices ......................................................................... 1-4
Guard Door Interlocks.............................................................................. 1-4
General Safety Practices......................................................................... 1-5
Setup and Installation ....................................................................2-1
General Information ...................................................................................... 2-1
Prepare Your Facility for Installation ....................................................... 2-1
Identifying Your System ............................................................................ 2-1
Basic Setup..................................................................................................... 2-1
Making the Network Connection........................................................... 2-1
Making the External Air Connection ...................................................... 2-2
Making the Power Cable Connection................................................... 2-2
Network Setup................................................................................................ 2-3
Configuring the Network ......................................................................... 2-3
Setting the IP Address .............................................................................. 2-3
Moving the System ........................................................................................ 2-5
System Components ......................................................................3-1
System Protection .......................................................................................... 3-1
Main Circuit Breaker................................................................................. 3-1
Thermal Cut-Out Fuses ............................................................................. 3-1
UPS.............................................................................................................. 3-1
Access Doors and Panels ............................................................................. 3-2
Top Door and Top Hood .......................................................................... 3-3
Oven Door................................................................................................. 3-3
Canister Bay Doors ................................................................................... 3-3
Right Side Door - Upper ........................................................................... 3-3
Right Side Door - Lower............................................................................ 3-3
Left Side Door - Upper.............................................................................. 3-4
Left Side Door - Lower .............................................................................. 3-4
Gantry Area (XY Table)................................................................................. 3-4

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Opening the Top Door and Top Hood ................................................... 3-4
XY Gantry Assembly.................................................................................. 3-4
Head Assembly .............................................................................................. 3-5
Head Maintenance Bracket.................................................................... 3-6
Modeling Materials and Tips ......................................................................... 3-7
Materials..................................................................................................... 3-7
Liquefier Tips............................................................................................... 3-8
Oven Bay ...................................................................................................... 3-11
Oven Door ............................................................................................... 3-11
Oven Components ................................................................................. 3-12
Canister Bay ................................................................................................. 3-15
Accessing the Bays ................................................................................. 3-15
Canister Bay Components..................................................................... 3-15
SmartSpool System.................................................................................. 3-17
Vacuum and Air Dryer Systems .................................................................. 3-19
On Board Vacuum System .................................................................... 3-19
On Board Air Dryer System ..................................................................... 3-19
Operating the System ................................................................... 4-1
Basic User Interface and Operations ........................................................... 4-1
Using the Keypad...................................................................................... 4-2
Screen Symbols ......................................................................................... 4-3
Powering Up the System........................................................................... 4-3
Powering Down the System ..................................................................... 4-4
Basic Job Build Tasks ..................................................................................... 4-5
Before a Job Build ..................................................................................... 4-5
Select a Job to Build ................................................................................. 4-7
Build Job Warnings.................................................................................... 4-8
Information Available During a Build ...................................................... 4-9
Pausing or Aborting a Job ..................................................................... 4-10
After a Job Build...................................................................................... 4-11
Removing Supports ...................................................................................... 4-12
Breakaway Support Material ................................................................. 4-12
Soluble Release Support Material ......................................................... 4-12
Support Material for PPSF Parts.............................................................. 4-12
Material, Canisters, and Liquefier Tips........................................................ 4-12
Unloading Material from the Liquefier Tips........................................... 4-12
Removing Canisters ................................................................................ 4-13
Canister Installation................................................................................. 4-15
Loading Material to the Liquefier Tips................................................... 4-18
Canister Auto Change-over .................................................................. 4-19

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Handling/Storing Canisters .................................................................... 4-20
Changing Tips or Material Type ........................................................... 4-21
Working with the Job Queues .................................................................... 4-29
Change Modeler Default Values ............................................................... 4-30
Display Units............................................................................................. 4-30
Part Build Location.................................................................................. 4-30
System Status ............................................................................................... 4-32
Temperature Status ................................................................................ 4-32
Odometer Status .................................................................................... 4-32
Material Status ........................................................................................ 4-33
System Software Version........................................................................ 4-34
Sensor, System, or UPS Status................................................................. 4-34
Miscellaneous Operating Tasks ................................................................. 4-35
Oven Temperature Control ................................................................... 4-35
Operator Control of Head and Z Stage Movement .......................... 4-36
Operating Insight ............................................................................5-1
Getting Started with Insight........................................................................... 5-1
Starting Insight........................................................................................... 5-1
Opening an STL File .................................................................................. 5-1
Modeler Setup - Insight ................................................................................. 5-2
Configure Your Modeler .......................................................................... 5-2
Part Build Parameters ............................................................................... 5-3
Preparing the Model - Insight ....................................................................... 5-4
Orienting the Part in the Build Envelope ................................................ 5-4
Slicing the Part .......................................................................................... 5-5
Building Supports and a Base for the Part ............................................. 5-5
Saving the Job File ................................................................................... 5-5
Creating Toolpaths................................................................................... 5-5
Saving the Toolpath (CMB file) ............................................................... 5-6
Flag Button Shortcut................................................................................. 5-6
Sending a Part to the Modeler ............................................................... 5-7
Calibration ......................................................................................6-1
Automatic Calibration................................................................................... 6-1
Auto Z Stage Zero Calibration................................................................. 6-1
Auto Tip-to-Tip Calibration (AutoCal Tip Offset) ................................... 6-2
XY and Z Tip Offset Calibration ............................................................... 6-2
Manual Calibration........................................................................................ 6-6
Manual Z Stage Zero ................................................................................ 6-6
Auto Z Stage Zero Calibration - Manual Start ....................................... 6-8
Auto Tip-Tip Calibration (AutoCal Tip Offset) - Manual Start............... 6-9

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XY and Z Tip Offset - Manual Start......................................................... 6-10
System Maintenance .................................................................... 7-1
Updating Controller Software........................................................................ 7-1
Web Method (preferred method) .......................................................... 7-1
CD Method (alternate method) ............................................................. 7-2
Placing System in Receive Software Upgrade Mode................................. 7-2
Maintenance Schedule................................................................................. 7-3
Daily Maintenance ........................................................................................ 7-4
Clean the Platen ....................................................................................... 7-4
Empty the Purge Waste Bucket............................................................... 7-4
Weekly Maintenance .................................................................................... 7-5
Vacuum the Build Envelope .................................................................... 7-5
Clean/Inspect Tip Wipe Assembly .......................................................... 7-5
Quarterly Maintenance ................................................................................. 7-8
Inspect the Platen O-Ring ........................................................................ 7-8
Clean the Vacuum System In-Line Filter and Jar .................................. 7-8
Clean the Tip Sensor Plunger ................................................................... 7-9
As Needed Maintenance............................................................................ 7-10
Upgrading Software or Entering a System Code ................................ 7-10
Platen Flatness Diagnostic ..................................................................... 7-11
Clean Exterior Surface of System .......................................................... 7-12
Clean the Liquefier Tips .......................................................................... 7-12
Replace an Interior Lamp ...................................................................... 7-12
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 8-1
Getting Help ................................................................................................... 8-1
Finding a Remedy .......................................................................................... 8-2
PPSF Materials User Guide .............................................................A-1
Introduction to PPSF ...................................................................................... A-1
Terminology ................................................................................................... A-1
Hazard Classifications .................................................................................. A-2
Pre-Processing............................................................................................... A-2
Setting up PPSF in Insight (Version 6.0 or Later)..................................... A-2
Modeler Operation with PPSF....................................................................... A-3
Switching to PPSF From Another Material ................................................... A-3
Replacing the Tip ..................................................................................... A-3
Replacing the Purge Ledge ................................................................... A-3
General Operation with PPSF ....................................................................... A-4
Removing PPSF_S Supports........................................................................... A-4
Using the Support Removal Toolkit Items.................................................... A-6