Stratasys Document Number 206465-0001
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Part Strength
- A 3D part is stronger within a layer than it is across layers. Depending upon what
you want your part to demonstrate, you may need to orient your part to have its greatest strength
across a specific area. For example a tab that needs to be squeezed would be weakest if you are
squeezing across layers.
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Surface Finish
- Much like orienting for strength, orienting a part for surface finish will allow the
printer to provide the smoothest finish for a specific area.
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STL File Repair
- It is possible for an STL file to have errors while appearing to be trouble free. If
the STL file contains errors, CatalystEX may have problems processing the file. CatalystEX has
the ability to automatically correct some STL file errors. Part orientation can impact this automated
repair function.
Selecting the model interior fill for your part:
This establishes the type of fill used for the interior, solid areas of the part. There are three types of model
interior that you can choose from.
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Solid
- Used when a stronger, more durable part is desired. Build times will be longer and more
material will be used.
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High Density Sparse
- This is the default model interior style and is highly recommended. Build
times will shorter, less material will be used and the possibility of part curl for geometries with large
mass will be greatly reduced.
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Low Density Sparse
- The interior will be “honeycombed” or “hatched”. This style allows for the
shortest build times and lowest material usage but will decrease the strength of the part.
Selecting the support material fill for your part:
Support material is used to brace the model material during the build process. It is removed when the part
is complete. Support fill options will effect the support strength and build time of the print.
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Basic
- May be used for most parts. It uses a consistent spacing between support raster toolpaths.
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Sparse
- Minimizes the amount of support material. Sparse uses a much larger spacing between
raster toolpaths than basic supports.
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Minimal
- Used for small parts that have small features in need of supports. It is designed to make
support removal easier on the small parts. DO NOT use minimal supports on large parts or parts
with tall columns of support.
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Surround
- The entire model is surrounded by support material. Typically used for tall, thin mod-
els.
Adding your STL file to the pack:
The
Add to Pack
button is found on the General tab, Orientation tab and Pack tab.
When you click on the
Add to Pack
button, CatalystEX will add the file that is currently in the model
window (General tab or Orientation tab) to the pack preview window (Pack tab).
If the file in the model window has not been processed for print, processing will occur before the file is
added to the pack. Each additional click will add another copy of the file to the pack.
Printing your STL file:
The
button is found on the General tab, Orientation tab and Pack tab.
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