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'''Location:''' Electronics Room <br/> | '''Location:''' Electronics Room <br/> | ||
'''Ownership:''' Mag Laboratory <br/> | '''Ownership:''' Mag Laboratory <br/> | ||
'''Status:''' | '''Status:''' Mostly Working ([[Zortrax_M200_3D_Printer#Hotend_Information|Hotend]]) <br/> | ||
'''Usage Restrictions:''' None | '''Usage Restrictions:''' None | ||
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The '''Zortax M200''' is a 3D printer generously donated by [https://www.northropgrumman.com/Pages/default.aspx Northrop Grumman Corporation]. <br/> | The '''Zortax M200''' is a 3D printer generously donated by [https://www.northropgrumman.com/Pages/default.aspx Northrop Grumman Corporation]. <br/> | ||
User Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d5R4mEZI3laMhDZAmBS_YOvCCKxeParys71TMqCmo_Q/edit?usp=sharing | User Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d5R4mEZI3laMhDZAmBS_YOvCCKxeParys71TMqCmo_Q/edit?usp=sharing | ||
== Critical Information == | |||
=== Automatic Leveling === | |||
Since the Zortrax automatically levels by forming a conductive path with the hotend, it is critical to ensure that the following apply when starting a print or leveling the printer: | |||
# The extruder nozzle is clean | |||
# The silver leveling pads on the FR4 build plate are clean | |||
# There is no solid plastic junk obstructing contact between the extruder nozzle and the build plate pad | |||
'''Failure to adhere to the previous points can result in a nozzle collision or bad rafts being printed.''' | |||
== Circumstantial Information == | |||
=== Hotend Information === | |||
Qualification testing is not successful with PLA. This may be attributed to potential cooling issues with the hotend. | |||
It was found that the hotend heatsink had a partially-threaded hole for the setscrew in 2021. This issue was fixed in mid 2022. | |||
The hotend currently has a partial-working fan replacement since the original fan had a blade fall off. | |||
=== (Previous) Filtering Notes === | |||
The Zortrax was attached to the Pruex filter with a foamboard upper enclosure. | |||
The purex's suction would continuously draw more heat from the extruder than the extruder could supply, so the enclosure had to be set up so that the lid was ajar. | |||
Some members had difficulty leaving the lid ajar even when instructed to. | |||
== Other 3D Printers == | == Other 3D Printers == | ||
Revision as of 11:03, 31 July 2022
 Location: Electronics Room |
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| Brand: Zortrax Model: M200 |
The Zortax M200 is a 3D printer generously donated by Northrop Grumman Corporation.
User Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d5R4mEZI3laMhDZAmBS_YOvCCKxeParys71TMqCmo_Q/edit?usp=sharing
Critical Information
Automatic Leveling
Since the Zortrax automatically levels by forming a conductive path with the hotend, it is critical to ensure that the following apply when starting a print or leveling the printer:
- The extruder nozzle is clean
- The silver leveling pads on the FR4 build plate are clean
- There is no solid plastic junk obstructing contact between the extruder nozzle and the build plate pad
Failure to adhere to the previous points can result in a nozzle collision or bad rafts being printed.
Circumstantial Information
Hotend Information
Qualification testing is not successful with PLA. This may be attributed to potential cooling issues with the hotend.
It was found that the hotend heatsink had a partially-threaded hole for the setscrew in 2021. This issue was fixed in mid 2022.
The hotend currently has a partial-working fan replacement since the original fan had a blade fall off.
(Previous) Filtering Notes
The Zortrax was attached to the Pruex filter with a foamboard upper enclosure. The purex's suction would continuously draw more heat from the extruder than the extruder could supply, so the enclosure had to be set up so that the lid was ajar.
Some members had difficulty leaving the lid ajar even when instructed to.
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