2515_1200 Webinar new materials_Dec 2014 update.ppt

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Overview of New FTX Materials for ProJet 1200

ProJet 1200 Webinar- Printer Introduction

• John Paul Velasco• Application Development

Specialist

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• Lee Dockstader• VP, Business Development

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ProJet 1200 Webinar

1. Printer Overview2. VisiJet™ FTX Applications3. Software for New

Materials4. Best Practices5. FAQ’s6. Questions

ProJet 1200 Webinar

https://3dscentral.3dsystems.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2373&Itemid=1598

• General Webinar on 1200 is located at below link on 3DS Central




• Print Area (xyz) : 43 x 27 x 150 mm (1.69 x 1.06 x 5.9 in)

• Resolution(xy): 56 Microns (587 effective dpi)• Layer Thickness: 30 micron (.0012 in)• Vertical print speed: up to 14mm/hr. (0.55

in/hr.)• System size: 230 x 230 x 356mm (9 x 9 x 14 in)

ProJet® 1200 Webinar – VisiJet™ FTX Materials

• VisiJet™ FTX Green

• VisiJet™ FTX Cast

• VisiJet™ FTX Gray

• VisiJet™ FTX Clear

• VisiJet™ FTX Silver

• VisiJet™ FTX Gold

ProJet® 1200 Webinar – VisiJet™ FTX Green•Easy to cast with phosphate bonded investment. •Incredible detail and super smooth parts. •Very accurate, tough material and easy to build with.

ProJet® 1200 Webinar – VisiJet™ FTX Cast•Easy to cast with regular gypsum investment. •Incredible detail and super smooth parts. •Wax resin hybrid

ProJet® 1200 – VisiJet™ FTX Silver and Gold

•Metallic gold and silver material for countertop jewelry samples as well as striking small parts or busts.

ProJet® 1200 – VisiJet™ FTX Clear

•Water clear tough material for beautiful smooth transparent parts.

ProJet® 1200 Webinar – VisiJet™ FTX Gray

• High contrast general purpose material.

• Incredible visibility that shows intricate details.

ProJet® 1200 Webinar- Markets

• Dental• Press Ceramics• Copings• Bridges

• Jewelry• Collectables• Prototyping

• Electronic connectors• Small Cast part patterns

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One hour 10-12 units50 cents per unit

ProJet® 1200 Webinar- Dental

• Maximize your investment• Make precise parts • Accelerate your workflow • Get started with 3D printing at an

economical price • Get started quickly• Compatible with all open .STL dental

CAD/CAM software• 3Shape• ExoCAD• Dental Wings• inLab• Wieland• Etc. etc.

ProJet® 1200 Webinar-JewelryKey Features•Fast•Low cost•Crisp Fine Detail•Smooth•Ash Free burnout•Won’t distort during investment

Who•Retail jewelers who design•Watch companies•Fashion companies

ProJet® 1200 Webinar-Jewelry

Key features•Plastic metal-looking Jewelry models•Shimmering finish•Crisp Fine Detail•Smooth

Who•Retail Jewelers who design•Watch companies•Fashion companies

ProJet® 1200 Webinar- CollectablesKey Features•Incredible detail•Fast•Castable for Zinc figurines

Who•3D Artists•Video Game developers•Toy companies

ProJet® 1200 Webinar- CollectablesKey Features•Incredible detail•High contrast•Fast

Who•3D Artists•Video Game developers•Toy companies

ProJet® 1200 Webinar- PrototypingKey features•Sharp corners•Rigid material•Transparent•Fast

Who•Connector companies•Micro injection molding companies

ProJet® 1200 Webinar- Software

Geomagic Print 1.2•Required for new materials•Operates the same as 1.1 with new features


• To select new material go to in top left

• Click on “Preferences”

• Select “Material”– Ignore place holders


• Materials have unique Shrink Compensation values

• Software allows for customized S.C. for each material and will store for each material


• “Minimum Support Height”– Allows you to

specify minimum support height

– Must “Auto Arrange” after adjusting this setting


• Standard is .9mm

• This is an example of 4mm


• Generate log file for service to help with diagnostics


• There are now 5 sizes of supports to choose from.


• Thicker supports required for VisiJet™ FTX Cast due to wax content.

ProJet® 1200 Webinar- Best Practices

Safety•Wear gloves when handling liquid material•Do not open the Cure-Chamber door when the UV light is on.


For Safety Instructions please refer to the ProJet 1200 User Guide at: 3dscentral.3dsystems.com

Changing Materials•Pull out cartridge and insert new cartridge

– Be carful not to tear or damage cartridge in this process

Storing extra cartridge:•Dark place to prevent curing•Don’t scratch or damage bottom film



• For flat thin parts build at angle to reduce curl.– Best to use 45

degrees


• Parts are cleaned the same way that VisiJet™ FTX Green are cleaned.

• Some of the New materials require additional time in the baths. – Before final curing make

sure parts are clean of resin and dry.

ProJet® 1200 Webinar- Best Practices• We recommend using different

IPA baths for each set of materials to prevent contaminating Parts– Gold and Silver– Clear– Gray– Green and Cast

• For complete Post Processing guide refer to user manual on:

3dscentral.3dsystems.com


• Curing time is the same for the New Materials. – 10 minutes.– If parts are tacky after

curing, cure for another 10 minutes


Casting Using VisiJet™ FTX Cast•For Cast use normal casting tools (e.g. files, knives) •Wax can be used to spru and repair parts•Follow wax casting procedure from manufacture


• Critical Dimensions/features should be oriented up-facing surface (opposite sides from supports)


For the VisiJet™ FTX Silver and Gold it is best to orient the critical surface up-facing to give best appearance.

ProJet® 1200 Webinar- FAQ

• Cast can change color during UV curing, but will return to the normal light green. It does not affect the material.


• Before final cure VisiJet™ FTX Clear can be tacky.


• VBF’s made with Geomagic Print 1.1 will not be usable with Geomagic Print 1.2


• Printed .vbfs will automatically be saved in “Documents”


Yes, it is possible to build and UV cure at the same time. – Push the button on top

of the machine or use the software to turn on the Post Cure Chamber.


The best Maintenance a user can do is keep the Printer clean. To help with cleanliness:•Avoid inserting and removing the same cartridge multiple times. •Wipe the cartridge clamp between uses

ProJet® 1200 Webinar

Thank you for attending.

Questions?

ProJet® 1200 Webinar- Questions

When will Geomagic Print 1.2 be available?

It will be available when the new materials are shipped out.


How successful has FTX Cast material been with Casting Jewelry?

FTX Green has been cast at many jewelry companies that can cast platinum. Weston Beamor in the UK has successfully cast FTX Cast. We have had many test sites cast FTX Cast with various investment including R&R Ultravest, R&R Plasticast, and Kerr Satin Cast.


What is the price of the new material?

Pricing of Clear, Cast and Gray are the same as FTX Green. Gold and Silver are a little more. Check with your reseller for local pricing.


Can I exchange the un-useable Green material I have purchased for the new Cast material?

3D Systems will not exchange materials but check with your reseller.


Will FTX Cast work with Casting Stainless steel?

Yes, if your application requires a wax part the FTX Cast should work for that process.


Can the cast material build features that are 0.20 mm?

Yes, the pixel size is 56 microns and the layer thickness is 30 microns so it is possible to build features this small but they won’t be very strong. You should keep the height of features that small under 2mm or so.


Can I order the Cast material only and receive right away?

Yes, we will be shipping before the end of the month.


Are any of these materials FDA approved?

At this point in time materials are not FDA approved.


What is the Shelf life of the FTX materials?

FTX Green, Cast, Clear, and Gray have a shelf life of 1 year.

FTX Gold and Silver have a shelf life of 6 months because the pigments can settle over time. We are checking if the pigments can be remixed into material, but at this time they are certified for 6 months.


Are ProJet ® 1200 materials specs published/posted on web site?

Yes, they are including in the new data sheets posted on the web site.


Does the power of the projector decrease over time?

No, the power from the LED projector does not decrease over time.


Will the software take in JCD files?

No, JCD files are slice files and cannot be directly printed to the ProJet® 1200. However the latest Jewel Cad software can export an STL file which can be printed with this printer.


Where does the service log go. To the reseller or 3D Systems?

The service log generates a zip file that can be sent to Reseller and 3D Systems Support if service support is needed.


Can we lower the part to Z=0 so that the bottom of the sprue is on the build platform?

If you are building with CAD generated supports there is a work around you can use:

1. Set the support preferences to .060mm (two layers)2. Manually add a support to the bottom of the CAD support3. Prepare build file as normal

This will embed the CAD support in the print pad that is generated on the build platform. The print pad is typically 200-400 microns thick


Is it possible to generate supports in another software other than Geomagic Print?

Yes you can, but be sure to use the technique mentioned in the previous question


What are the estimated life spans of the UV lamp in the Curing Chamber.

The UV Curing Lamp is rated for 2000 hours. At 10 minutes per curing cycle that is 12,000 builds.


How often will the LED projector need to be replaced?

The LED light source for the projector is rated for thousands of hours which should be many years of normal use.


Will you be adding the ability to preview VBF files in 1.2?

At this time this function is not available. We don’t know if we will create this ability in the future.


Is the offset design Z-axis corrected on the new version of Geomagic?

Yes, there is a new function that allows for Z correction. See the setting in the Preferences section. Start with .1mm and increase it to a max of .3mm. This only corrects for excess material on the support side of the part. This excess material is caused by the “print through” effect of the UV light curing more than one layer deep at a time. The typical print through error is 200-300 microns but it varies depending on geometry.


Do you have the temperature curve we need to cast the Cast material?

We have had FTX Cast successfully at several test sites using a range of material. R&R Plasticast and Ultravest and Kerr Satin Cast 20. It is important to follow the manufacturer’s directions for the investment. We are working on a FTX Cast specific casting guide.


Customer told me that when he release support, he gets a small hole. Is it the same at the CAST material?

With Geomagic Print 1.2 there will be a small taper at the end of the support where it attaches to the geometry. The intent is to have the support break off outside the part making finishing much easier.


If the FTX cast requires more substantial supports, will the software automatically create these bigger supports when the FTX Cast material is selected?

Yes it will use thicker supports when automatically generating supports. We recommend adding additional supports to part depending on how large they are.


Can cast material also be used for dental?

Yes, Cast will work for dental Applications as well.


When will these be available?

Immediately on an first come basis, please fill out orders request as soon as possible to receive by end of the year.


Just a note for jewelers out there, the original green resin will make excellent original patterns for wax injecting molds using silicone rubber.

2515_1200 Webinar new materials_Dec 2014 update.ppt

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