Printing the Breakaway Support Box

3D PlatformWorkSeries Quick Reference Guide3DPTI-XXXX

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2017-11-01
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Date: June 6, 2017

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Table of Contents

Introduction & Purpose

Tools & Materials

Process

Printing the part

Prepare the printer

Prepare the part

Start print

Inspecting the part

Visual inspection:

Tool inspection:

Correcting the part

Wrapping up

Conclusion

Introduction & Purpose...... 2

Tools & Materials...... 2

Process...... 2

Printing the part...... 2

Prepare the printer...... 2

Prepare the part...... 2

Start print...... 2

Inspecting the part...... 2

Visual inspection:...... 2

Tool inspection:...... 3

Correcting the part...... 3

Wrapping up...... 3

Conclusion...... 3

Introduction...... 2

Wi-Fi Setup...... 2

Homing the Machine...... 2

Heating Bed and Extruders...... 2

Moving Axes...... 2

Extrusion...... 2

G-Code Console Operation...... 2

Running a Print...... 2

Web Interface...... 2

Adjusting Fan Speed...... 2

Bed Probing...... 3

Macros...... 3

Introduction[SH1][NH(2]

This quick start guide introduces the basic controls and functionality provided with the WorkSeries controller. This reference guide is meant only as a reference and should not be used without first reading the entire WorkSeries manual.

Wi-Fi Setup[SH3]

Wi-Fi Connection Setup

1.With the control box turned on, navigate to the “Console” tab on the touch screen.

2.Select the keyboard symbol at the top of the touch screen.

3.Type M552 S0 into the keyboard to turn off Wi-Fi connection. Press the Enter symbol to run the command.

4.Type M552 S1 into the keyboard to turn on Wi-Fi connection.

5.On your computer (or mobile device), open the Wi-Fi (network) connections list.

6.Select “Duet Wi-Fi” and connect.

7.Open a web browser and type the IP address 0.0.0.0 into the browser bar.

Note: If 0.0.0.0 does not work, you can try 192.168.1.1

8.In the menu, select your local Wi-Fi network and enter the valid password.

9.You should receive an “All Done!” message.

10.Disconnect your PC or mobile device from the “Duet Wi-Fi” network

Power cycle the controller to complete the setup (Black Button, followed by Green Button).[NH(4]

Homing the Machine

On initial machine startup perform the following steps after verifying the home sensors are fully operational using the procedure in the 3D Platform WorkSeries user manual.

1.Locate the home symbol on the touch screen for the axis you wish to home and press one time.

Verify the axis moves to the home position properly.
IMPORTANT – monitor machine when homing the Z-axis for the first time to make sure nozzles do not crash [SH5]into glass print surface.

Note: If you encounter homing issues, visit the 3D Platform support page at support.3dplatform.com

Heating Bed and Extruders

Active Temperature

From the Touch Screen

1. On the touch screen, select the Active button for EXT1.

2. Using the different levels, increase or decrease the temperature as necessary.

3. Push the set button.

4.Then click on the EXT1 symbol. This will activate the heater and the temperature reading will turn red.

From the Web Interface

1.Once navigated to your printer’s web interface, select the drop-down menu for the extruder that you would like to set.

Note: You may also type in a temperature if the drop-down menu does not have the temperature you wish to select.

2.Once the drop-down menu shows the temperature you wish to use, click on “Heater 1”.

3.Heater 1 should then say “active (T0)”.

Note: Repeat either option for the secondary extruder and the print bed.

Standby Temperature

The Standby Temperature is used during a dual extrusion print, and allows the second extruder to remain heated to a temperature that will not drip when not in use. The temperature setting process is like that of the Active temperature.

From the Touch Screen

1.On the touch screen, select the Standby button for EXT1.

2. Using the different levels, increase or decrease the temperature as necessary.

3. Push the set button.

4. Then click on the EXT1 symbol. Pushing the EXT1 symbol multiple times will cycle through the Active/Standby states. Red is Active, Yellow is Standby.

From the Web Interface

1.Once navigated to your printer’s web interface, select the Standby drop-down menu for the extruder that you would like to set.

Note: You may also type in a temperature if the drop-down menu does not have the temperature you wish to select.

2.The Standby temperature should now show your selection.

3. Click on “Heater 1”. This will cycle through the Active and Standby temperature. It will show “standby (T0)” under Heater 1.

Note: Repeat either option for the secondary extruder and the print bed.

Moving Axes

IMPORTANT – When moving axes ensure that nothing will obstruct the machine motion (i.e. operator, printed part on bed, tools, etc.)

From the Touch Screen

Select the “Move” menu button.

In the Move menu select the axis you wish to move.

Select the button corresponding to the incremental distance to be moved and press until the distance you wish to move has been reached.

From the Web Interface

Once navigated to your printer’s web interface, select the Standby drop-down menu for the extruder that you would like to set.

Note: You may also type in a temperature if the drop-down menu does not have the temperature you wish to select.

The Standby temperature should now show your selection.

Click on “Heater 1”. This will cycle through the Active and Standby temperature. It will show “standby (T0)” under Heater 1.

Note: Repeat either option for the secondary extruder and the print bed.

Filament Extrusion/Retraction

IMPORTANT – Nozzle must be heated for extrusion to be possible. Follow instructions in the 3D Platform WorkSeries Manual for working with heated components.

From the Touch Screen

Select the “Extrusion” button on the touch screen.

Select the speed at which you wish to extrude or retract.
Note: The speeds above 10 mm/s are not achievable with the current state of the extruders. Attempting to extrude at a speed higher than 10 mm/s could cause a jam in the extruder.

Press the button corresponding to the increment you wish to extrude or retract.

From the Web Interface

Locate the extrusion menu on the web interface.

Select the speed you wish to extrude or retract.

Select the increment you wish to extrude or retract.

Press the extrude or retract button[SH6][NH(7].

G-Code Console Operation

From the Touch Screen

Locate the “Console” menu button at the bottom of the touch screen.

Select the keyboard symbol at the top of the touch screen.

Type in the g-code or m-code you wish to execute.

Press the enter key on the touch screen keyboard.

Read the feedback message corresponding to the command executed (if applicable).

Verify the result corresponds to the expected result of the command sent.

From the Web Interface

Locate the “Console” menu at the left side of the web interface.

Type the command to be executed into the command line and press enter.

Read the feedback message corresponding to the command executed (if applicable).

Verify the result corresponds to the expected result of the command sent.

Note: For a list of g-codes and m-codes supported by our controller refer to our support page at support.3dplatform.com.

Running a Print

For tips on print technique and design for 3D printing visit our support page at support.3dplatform.com.

From the Touch Screen

Select the SD card symbol on the left side of the touch screen.

Select the file name to be printed.
Note: File names are listed alphabetically.

Verify that the file selected is correct and select “Print”.

Monitor the start of the print to verify proper machine function.

From the Web Interface[SH8][NH(9]

Machine Adjustment During Print

The following information will help you to adjust print speed, acceleration and fan speed during a print. For other in-print adjustment tips visit our support page at support.3dplatform.com.

From the Touch Screen

Adjusting Fan Speed

Select “Print” menu on the touch screen.

Select “Fan Speed”.

Increase or decrease the fan speed to allow proper part cooling.

Adjust Print Speed

Select “Print” menu on the touch screen.

Select “Print Speed”.

Increase or decrease the print speed to speed up or slow down the print as necessary.

Adjusting Acceleration

Select “Macros” menu on the touch screen.

Select the predefined high, medium, or low acceleration macro.

Verify the accelerations have increased or decreased according to the macro selected.

From the Web Interface

Adjusting Fan Speed

Adjusting Print Speed

Adjusting Acceleration[SH10]

Bed Compensation

The following information will help you to create a grid of the levelness of the bed to help compensate during a print. This process does not remove the need for a good mechanical leveling of the bed.

From the Touch Screen

Navigate to the “Macros” menu on the touch screen.

Select the “Clear Probe Errors[NH(11]” macro.

Verify the bed probe has a solid red light.
Note: If there is no light, verify that the probe is not extended by selecting the “Retract Probe” macro from the Macros menu. If the probe still has no light, visit our support page at support.3dplatform.com for more troubleshooting tips.

Select the “Bed Compensation” button on the touch screen.

Monitor the machine during compensation to ensure proper functionality.

Allow the bed compensation to complete without powering down the machine (unless for an emergency).

Once completed, the bed compensation will save a “.csv” file to the internal memory on the controller. This file will then allow the controller to compensate for any high or low spots on the bed during a print. This process will need to be completed following a nozzle change, extruder change, and after each routine manual bed leveling.

From the Web Interface

Navigate to the “Macros” menu on the left side of the web interface.

Run the “Clear Probe Errors” macro[NH(12].

Verify the bed probe has a solid red light.
Note: If there is no light, verify that the probe is not extended by selecting the “Retract Probe” macro from the Macros menu. If the probe still has no light, visit our support page at support.3dplatform.com for more troubleshooting tips.

Navigate back to the home screen.

Select the “Auto Bed Compensation” button in the middle of the screen.

Monitor the machine during compensation to ensure proper probe functionality.

Allow the bed compensation process to complete without powering down the machine (unless for an emergency).

Once completed, the bed compensation will save a “.csv” file to the internal memory on the controller. This file will then allow the controller to compensate for any high or low spots on the bed during a print. This process will need to be completed following a nozzle change, extruder change, and after each routine manual bed leveling.

Macros

The Duet Wi-Fi controller allows the user to define certain processes that are repeated frequently through the g-code console to be automated through a macro. The Duet Wi-Fi controller comes standard from the 3D Platform factory with some basic macros that we have deemed necessary for the successful operation of our printer. The following steps will allow a user to perform a predefined macro. If you wish to create your own macros visit our support page at support.3dplatform.com for more information.

From the Touch Screen

Navigate to the “Macros” menu on the bottom of the touch screen.

Select the macro that you wish to run.

Verify that the machine responded to the macro properly.

From the Web Interface

Navigate to the “Macros” menu on the left side of the web interface.

Locate the macro that you wish to run.

Press the green “play” symbol next to the selected macro.

Verify the machine responded to the macro properly.

Introduction & Purpose

The calibration chipbreakaway support box is the first of the standard calibration prints.a training tool It is designed to test the first layerthe support settings and breakaway support on a small scale before printing a large part height, test bed adhesion, and illustrate the importance of the first layer. In FFF printing, ensuring the first layer is correct is critical to successful prints.This is critical to a large parts success and surface finish when support material is required.

This training instruction will guide the user through the steps of printing a model with breakaway support.instruct and prepare the user to successfully validate a first layer and to identify and correct common issues.

Tools & Materials

• Knife or razor scraper to remove completed prints.
• Calipers or micrometer.

Print material (PLA material is recommended for calibration prints).

Calibration chip gcode file

SD card or network connection to the web interface ( WorkSeries and later ) to load print files.

Needle Nose Pliers for support removal

Process

Printing the part

Prepare the printer

1.Prepare print bed. Clean the print area and apply adhesion agent if used.

2.Load material. Load print material and ensure extruder is extruding material properly.

Prepare the part

1.Prepare the gcode filegcode file. Use supplied gcode if available. If using alternate nozzle sizes, slice the file using just a single perimeter and bottom layer, no infill. Orient the print within the slicer to minimize the use of support material. This will reduce print scarring after the supports have been removed. Add support material by selecting the support generation tool in the slicer. Optimize the support settings for the print.

2.Load file using SD card or web interface.

Start print

Print the gcode file and observe during the print. Ask these questions during the print.

Are the beads of filament adhering to the bed?Is the support material too dense?

Is the support material too sparse?

Are there sufficient top layers to complete the top surface of the print?

Are the beads of filament adhering to each other, or leaving gaps?

If the support material is too dense, the print will finish well but support removal will be difficult. If the support material is too sparse, the print may not finish well and will need to be reprinted. If there are not enough top layers to complete the top surface of the print, the support material will be ineffective.beads of material are not connecting during diagonal fill, try babystepping down by .1mm at a time. When the part completes, wait for print bed to cool down and then remove it, being careful not to damage the part. Removing a part when warm can warp the part and potentially affect measurements.

Inspecting the part

Visual inspection:

Look at the breakaway support cubechip after removal. There are visual and tactile clues to indicate whether the nozzle is at the correct heightsupport material has been properly printed. There are three possibilities

1. Nozzle is too lowSupport material is too dense. The print will come off of the bed easily. Support material will print well but removal will be extremely difficultChip will come off the print bed in one piece, but there will be ridges and gouging which can be felt on the part itself, especially near the edges of the diagonal fill. Because the nozzle is too close to the glass, the material is pushing out and up around the nozzle rather than laying down a flattened bead.

2.Support material is too sparseNozzle is too high. The print will come off of the bed easily. Support material may have collapsed on itself or printed well. Top surfaces will have sagging and pillowing as a result of not having sufficient support material.Chip may fall apart after removing from the print bed. Diagonal fill lines will not be joined together, and will pull apart like strings. Because the nozzle is too high, the bead of material is not flattening as it should.

3.Nozzle is at correct heightot enough top surfaces. The print will come off of the bed easily. Support material will print well. The print looks unfinished. The tops must bridge across the open spaces between support columns. Too few top layers will result in a rough looking top surface.

Chip will come off print bed in one piece, and will be smooth and consistent. There may be minor ridges around the edges of the print, but the center diagonal fill will be smooth and the lines connected.

Tool inspection:

1.Use a set of calipers to measure the outer walls of the box and the Z heightor a micrometer to measure the thickness of the center portion of the chip. Exact dimension will depend on which gcode file is printed, but will be displayed on the machine control once the print is complete (look for current z height). .

A common measurement is 0.36mm for a 0.6mm nozzle. It may be easier to measure the center of the chip by cutting the chip in half diagonally and measuring along the long edge, as the perimeter of the print may distort readings if using calipers. Desired measurement is +-.02mm of nominal thickness.

Correcting the part