Procedures
®
10MAY01
F2/3/8000-27
box.
1)
Inspect the wheels, spools, tips, and head before starting each model.
2)
Tighten the tips to prevent ooze and seam defects.
Usage—Modeling Operations
Changing Spools of Modeling Material
Removing an Empty Spool of Material
1)
Press “UNLOAD” on the keypad for the modeling tip to begin the unloading
process.
2) Allow the machine to run for 10 seconds and then open the head.
3) Pull the filament out from the front of the machine.
4) Press “UNLOAD” on the keypad to end the unloading process.
5) Repeat steps 1-4 for the support tip if necessary.
Removing a Mounted Spool of Material
1)
Press the “UNLOAD” button on the keypad to unload material in the
FDM.
2)
Open the back (side) door of the FDM.
3)
Open the dry box door by unlatching the latches.
Do not force filament out from the head.
4)
Press “UNLOAD” on the keypad to end the unloading process.
5)
Turn the mounted spool counterclockwise to wrap the remaining material
onto the spool.
6) Pull the spool with both hands to remove it from the mount.
7) Store the spool according to the specifications for its material.
ABS must be stored with desiccant in sealed plastic bags.
Mounting a Spool of Material
If you are switching from ABS to wax, make sure to wait for the enve-
lope to cool to the designated temperature for that wax.
If you are using ABS, make sure to place the desiccant bags in the dry
Summary of Contents for FDM 2000
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