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Laser workflow

14. Laser cutting and engraving

workflow

14.1 Laser Toolhead

Laser is a toolhead used for cutting and engraving operations. It consists of a 2.8 W diode laser in full

aluminum casing and mounting that allows for attachment of the toolhead to X carriage of Zmorph Fab
machine.

Main elements of Laser Toolhead:

Specification:

▪

Construction: High quality CNC-milled
aluminum

▪ Laser type: 2.8W class 4 Blue Laser

▪ Default work speed: 15 mm/s

▪ Max work speed: 120 mm/s

▪ Work area: up to 250 x 235 x 85 mm

▪ Recommended cutting depth: 1 mm for

cardboard

▪ Max cutting depth: 5 mm for cardboard

▪ Dimensions: 90 x 55 x 165 mm

Toolhead cables

Aluminium mouting base

Covering tube

Aluminium casing

Summary of Contents for FAB

Page 1: ...ZMORPH FAB MANUAL GUIDE zmorph3d com...

Page 2: ...isk of burns 9 2 6 Instructions for safe storage and transport 9 2 7 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC 11 2 8 Laser radiation 11 3 Manufacturer s warranty and liability 12 3 1 Scope of the warranty 12...

Page 3: ...ktable 37 10 3 Removing covers 38 10 4 How to change the filter cartridge 41 10 5 Communication and File Delivery 42 11 Voxelizer 45 11 1 Installation and system requirements 45 11 2 Files maintenance...

Page 4: ...ibernation 106 13 CNC milling workflow 107 13 1 CNC Milling Toolhead 107 13 2 Materials compatible with CNC Milling Toolhead 108 13 3 Material fixturing 108 13 4 Milling cutter fastening 111 13 5 CNC...

Page 5: ...ith calibration 154 15 6 Thick Paste Extruder Toolhead safety rules 155 16 Machine maintenance and operation 156 16 1 Basic maintenance 156 16 2 General procedures 157 16 3 Worktable procedures 158 16...

Page 6: ...he safety of use transport storage and disposal is at the highest level However the manufacturer has no direct control over the user and the use of the device therefore he is not liable for injury dam...

Page 7: ...ice Due to their size and specificity Zmorph devices are not intended for use by children under 14 years of age and persons with reduced manual motor and psychomotor skills If the device is operated b...

Page 8: ...ecting them to the machine and do not connect devices that are not authorized by the manufacturer Do not use materials that may damage the device or that are not authorized for use with the toolheads...

Page 9: ...l care must be taken when removing the printout from the worktable and protective glasses should be worn as there is a risk of fragments of the material scattering towards the eyes There is a high ris...

Page 10: ...pt in mind as it can slide out of the mounting clips during transport Make sure that it is secured against ejection Recommendations for transportation When placing several devices on a pallet observe...

Page 11: ...systems this device system is not sensitive to interference from other devices systems The Laser Toolhead supplied with Zmorph Fab is a Class 4 laser with a power of 2 8 Watts and an emitted waveleng...

Page 12: ...3 1 3 Warranty does not cover defects resulting from other causes than indicated in clause 3 1 2 especially any defects resulting from a improper use or application of the product b improper product s...

Page 13: ...od 3 2 1 The warranty claims may be accepted either at the shop where the product was purchased or at the authorized service or at Zmorph s registered office 3 2 2 Acceptance of warranty claim require...

Page 14: ...r any damages incurred by the Buyer due to the defect of the product especially damages related to damage of other devices loss of potential benefits or cost of replacement of the product The clause s...

Page 15: ...61000 4 3 2007 A1 2008 A2 2011 PN EN 61000 4 4 2013 05 PN EN 61000 4 5 2014 10 PN EN 61000 4 6 2014 04 PN EN 61000 4 11 2007 PN EN 61000 4 11 2007 PN EN 61000 3 2 2014 10 PN EN 55011 1 2012 group 1 PN...

Page 16: ...t in touch screen LCD panel which serves as a graphical interface for operation in standalone mode The LCD panel has a port for SD cards on which it is possible to deliver ready made executive files G...

Page 17: ...mages from png and bmp files After selecting the parameters and generating the G code file it should be saved This file can be delivered to the device using an SD card or imported to an internal memor...

Page 18: ...to install or service the device by unqualified persons It is forbidden to interfere with the constructional solutions of the product It is forbidden to connect the machine to a faulty power supply sy...

Page 19: ...PLA 0 4 mm nozzle SD card Power cord Spool holder Heated worktable 4 x allen key Adjustable wrench Sets 7 Sets 7 1 Types of sets and their content What s in the box Additional accesories Zmorph Fab ca...

Page 20: ...ication 8 Machine specification 8 1 Overview Extruder X carriage Magnetic latches HEPA filter Reset button ON OFF button Spool holder capacity up to 4 spools Worktable clamp release Left frame socket...

Page 21: ...Product Manual ZMORPH FAB back to table of content 21 Machine specification Power cord socket Internal memory card USB socket Ethernet socket Zmorph Fab Nameplate...

Page 22: ...system driven by a stepper motor and hybrid linear sliding rails as guiding elements Used for movement of Zmorph Fab worktable Must be periodically lubricated to ensure a long life of the machine Z ax...

Page 23: ...auge Toolhead mounting is described in 10 1 part of this manual Y carriage Worktable fixation system specially designed lever and magnets system for quick and effortless changing between additive and...

Page 24: ...cribed in 10 1 part of this manual Platform leveling to ensure proper first layer adhesion your printing bed must be leveled Zmorph has developed special software and mechanical solution to make the l...

Page 25: ...ight 0 90 kg Laser Toolhead weight 0 32 kg Thick Paste Extruder Toolhaed weight 0 60 kg Printing technology FFF ang Fused Filament Fabrication Printing head Single material 1 75 mm Dual material singl...

Page 26: ...Cutting engraving materials Wood Wood like Leather Paper Cartoon Felt Foil EPP EVA foam CCL FR4 Toolhead CNC Milling Toolhead Spindle power 300 W Operating sound 70 dB Platform calibration Manual Cutt...

Page 27: ...0 W Laser Toolhead power consumption max 82 W Supplied software Voxelizer Supported file types stl obj step dxf png bmp Minimum system requirements Windows 7 10 64 bit Mac OS 10 13 or higher Linux exp...

Page 28: ...not be exposed to moisture The electrical installation of Zmorph Fab requires it to be connected to a grounded wall outlet Do not use extension cords Leave a 20 mm minimum space from the wall for pro...

Page 29: ...er experience with the Zmorph Fab machine it is recommended to assemble the dedicated spool holder Open the front cover of the machine to the point where it touches with the back cover Magnetic latche...

Page 30: ...queezing the cover Pull out the cover rear corner from the machine frame Pull out the cover upper corner from the machine frame Make sure all the necessary parts are prepared Pull the fan cable throug...

Page 31: ...apping Push the filter cartridge into the metal holder Make sure that the carbon filter is on the outside Make sure that the fan cable is correctly positioned and does not interfere with the cover and...

Page 32: ...the machine is ready to perform its first print LOAD FILAMENT CHANGE TOOL CALIBRATE 3D PRINTING BACK MORE CALIBRATION AUTO 3 POINT BACK MORE MANUAL CALIBRATION NEW JOB MAINTENANCE In the last calibra...

Page 33: ...e finished Disconnect the toolhead cable from the machine frame socket Disconnect the toolhead from the X carriage Zmorph Fab will inform about toolhead change process Use 3 mm Allen key to loose the...

Page 34: ...ad has similar mounting method Tightening the mounting screw without pushing the toolhead to the front might cause the connection be tween the toolhead and X carriage to be loose This might cause furt...

Page 35: ...ual Extruder Toolhead Connect the LEFT cable to the LEFT frame socket and RIGHT cable to the RIGHT frame socket Connect the extruder A cable to the A plug and the B cable to the B plug on the X carria...

Page 36: ...e Laser Thick Paste Extruder Toolhead Connect the LEFT cable to the LEFT frame socket Connect the extruder A cable to X car riage A plug Choose Maintenance Choose Change tool Choose 3D printing Choose...

Page 37: ...d table Lift the table with a little bit of strength up to disconnect it from the carriage magnets Take the CNC table Check if the magnets under the table are on the proper side Place the worktable on...

Page 38: ...ZMORPH FAB back to table of content 38 Make sure that the lever doesn t block the table movement by pulling forward There are two types of covers 10 3 Removing covers Maintenance front and back cover...

Page 39: ...agnets so removing and attaching comes easily The differences between front and back cover are shown in the picture below Front cover has additional magnets that allow snapping in elevated position at...

Page 40: ...rner from the hooks by gently squeezing the cover Pull out the cover rear corner from the machine frame Pull out the cover upper corner from the machine frame To mount a cover firstly slide in the upp...

Page 41: ...pack the new filter cartridge and insert it to the metal holder Make sure the carbon filter is on the outside Reset the statistics for the new filter cartridge Confirm Turn ON the Filtration system NE...

Page 42: ...want to print to on an SD card Insert a the card on the right hand side of the display If the user inserted the external SD card the screen should jump forward to the Choose File menu screen on the EX...

Page 43: ...n NEW JOB MAINTENANCE ADRES IP SERIAL NUMBER FIRMWARE BACK CANCEL NEXT EXTERNAL INTERNAL CALIBRATE SETTINGS CHOOSE FILE START BACK Connecting the machine via Ethernet Connect Ethernet cable to the bac...

Page 44: ...rs the machine and installs the drivers If the computer doesn t discover a USB device click the reset button on the machine The machine should be discovered as a Flash memory and you can access it fro...

Page 45: ...com voxelizer Once the download is finished run the installation wizard and follow the instructions provided on the screen Minimum system requirements Operating system Windows 7 or higher 64 bit or M...

Page 46: ...tings during the third step instructions for the machine G code are gen erated previewed and exported Taking the 3D printing workflow as an example after selecting the tool in the welcome wizard impor...

Page 47: ...preview of the operations that a machine will perform It s also possible to inspect the G code instructions and look for possible errors by using the Diagnostic tab Clicking on the Save button results...

Page 48: ...adapt the software to new materials and specific project requirements Taking the 3D printing workflow as an example presets can be edited and selected in the SETTINGS view In the Printing settings ta...

Page 49: ...th gear icon responsible for durability and support structures settings To add a new preset duplicate or delete existing presets click on the buttons below the Filament preset list After editing prese...

Page 50: ...uch as ABS M ABS PLA HIPS Flex PVA PET ASA and similar The default nozzle is 0 4 mm Specification Construction High quality 3 mm aluminium frame Hot End M6 thread 1 75mm nozzle Temperature control 1 t...

Page 51: ...others Default nozzle is 0 4 mm Specification Construction High quality 3 mm aluminum frame Hot End Zmorph interchangeable Mixer Hotend Temperature control 2 thermistors Temperature range 0 250 C Nozz...

Page 52: ...Product Manual ZMORPH FAB back to table of content 52 3D printing workflow 12 2 3D printing materials Single Extruder Toolhead 1 75 PLA ABS Nylon PET G ASA PMMA TPE PC PC ABS PP PVA HIPS...

Page 53: ...he 0 5 kg spool is included in the the package Take out the filament roll from the plastic foil remove the moisture absorber You can find out what kind of filament you own by looking at the sticker on...

Page 54: ...filament up or cut its end Wait till extruder reaches the proper temperature The yellow TEMPERATURES sign will change colour from yellow to green Insert filament into the guide hole on top of the ext...

Page 55: ...ollow these steps Take out the filament rolls from the plastic foil remove moisture absorber You can find out what kind of filament you own by looking at the sticker on the filament roll Slide spools...

Page 56: ...screen to feed 80 mm of the filament Choose down arrow with LEFT description to do that Push the filament down until you feel it has been grabbed by the extruder drive gear Insert the second filament...

Page 57: ...extruder drive gear Wait until the material flows out of the nozzle Tap the feed button again if necessary 12 4 Removing the filament Single Extruder Toolhead 1 75 To preheat the extruder follow these...

Page 58: ...will load 40 mm to prevent clogging Repeat if needed Dual Extruder Toolhead To preheat the extruder follow these steps Choose MAINTENANCE from the LCD touchscreen menu Choose LOAD FILAMENT Choose PAR...

Page 59: ...en menu Choose LOAD FILAMENT Choose PARK TOOL wait for the machine to position the toolhead When done choose PLA to preheat the material 3D printing workflow NOTE LEFT RIGHT ALL LOAD UNLOAD TEMPERATUR...

Page 60: ...intaining this filament For any other materials than PLA ABS and PET temperatures needed to be set up manually Tap the Custom Temperature button Tap the Left gap in the Target column Tap the needed te...

Page 61: ...m yellow to green Tap the LOAD UNLOAD menu Tap the upper LEFT arrow on the screen to remove 80 mm of the filament At first extruder will load 40 mm to prevent clogging LOAD UNLOAD PLA ABS PARK TOOL PL...

Page 62: ...the temperatures for maintaining this filament For any other materials than PLA ABS and PET temperatures needed to be set up manually Tap the Custom Temperature button Tap the Left gap in the Target c...

Page 63: ...he same as for the filament that was there before Tap the SETTINGS menu Choose MORE Choose CHANGE FILAMENT Wait until the extruder stops printing and lifts itself up Tap the TEMPERATURES menu and chec...

Page 64: ...ait until the material flows out of the nozzle Tap the feed button again if necessary Remove the extruded material Click DONE the extruder will continue to work from where it stopped LOAD UNLOAD LEFT...

Page 65: ...xtruder temperature and go to the LOAD UNLOAD menu Tap the LOAD UNLOAD menu and wait until the extruder reach the proper temperature Insert a new filament gently into the guide The extruder will autom...

Page 66: ...PLA because the temperature of the extruder will be the same as for the filament that was there before Tap the SETTINGS menu Choose MORE Choose CHANGE FILAMENT Wait until the extruder stops printing a...

Page 67: ...by the extruder Wait until the material flows out of the nozzle Tap the feed button again if necessary Repeat the last 4 steps for down arrow with RIGHT description Remove the extruded material Choos...

Page 68: ...heat up and finish the probing To ensure the best calibration result print calibration pattern Choose START LOAD FILAMENT CHANGE TOOL CALIBRATE 3D PRINTING BACK MORE CALIBRATION AUTO 3 POINT BACK MORE...

Page 69: ...ion process ends Look at the printed lines and select the best one on the screen A correct line is the one that sticks to the table after gently touching it with the finger but can be easily ripped of...

Page 70: ...nding on the choice lower 1 or higher 5 Select the best one by pressing their corresponding numbers visible on the screen and tap NEXT Zmorph Fab calibration is complete NONE REPEAT PRINTING 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 71: ...autocalibration doesn t work please contact Technical Support Dual Extruder Toolhead Before performing the automatic calibration make sure the worktable is clean and prepared See the toolhead changin...

Page 72: ...it start to pour out from the nozzle it might take a couple times after that press the NEXT button Wait for the machine to finish printing pattern Look at printed lines and select the best one on the...

Page 73: ...es is proper please follow these steps Choose NONE option Tap NEXT Printer will ask which of the line is closest to the best result 1 or 5 Pick one and tap NEXT Printer will prepare another 5 lines lo...

Page 74: ...t require loading a filament can be performed with an empty extruder Choose MAINTENANCE Choose CALIBRATE Choose MANUAL CALIBRATION Wait until the extruder is placed in the right place Clear the nozzle...

Page 75: ...e the paper sheet will be loose The best configuration is when the piece of paper rubs against the nozzle but it s not too loose Be very careful using the Move Z axis feature the movement of the Z axi...

Page 76: ...SS Set the nozzle at Z 0 for Point 1 move the axis to make the nozzle barely touching the bed P1 P2 P3 NEXT BACK MOVE Z Calibration complete DONE Set the nozzle at Z 0 for Point 1 move the axis to mak...

Page 77: ...t and to the back of the machine The variants are changing with every click on MOVE BED option Clean the surface of the table and remove all greasy spots We recommend paper towel and a window cleaner...

Page 78: ...eparation Single Extruder Toolhead 1 75 Launch Voxelizer select the model of your printer when done a new settings column will appear 3D printing workflow Choose Single 1 75 mm extruder Choose nozzle...

Page 79: ...he IMPORT button or the IMPORT MODEL sign on the table Select a STL file After importing the file a toolbar will appear on the left that allows basic operations on the mesh model such as scaling SCALE...

Page 80: ...references and click NEXT to voxelize the model There are 2 types of menus global placed to the left of the screen and local opened by clicking the right mouse button on the model NOTE There can be ma...

Page 81: ...set list Quality is a simplified option to select model quality settings allowing you to select layer height and path width with a single slider HQ guarantees the highest quality at the expense of the...

Page 82: ...depending on the geometry of the model The path width and default layer height values change to ranges that can be modified again using the Quality slider Durability settings for the durability of th...

Page 83: ...Product Manual ZMORPH FAB back to table of content 83 3D printing workflow Hollow Imposes 2 outlines and 0 infill Option for hollow models Light imposes 2 outlines and 3 30 grid type infill...

Page 84: ...Product Manual ZMORPH FAB back to table of content 84 3D printing workflow Light honeycomb imposes 2 outlines and 3 50 honeycomb type infill Medium imposes 3 outlines and 30 60 honeycomb type infill...

Page 85: ...0 95 grid type infill Infill selection of model infill value within the range defined by Durability The setting can be edited using the slider or entered manually Generating a preview of the infill is...

Page 86: ...Product Manual ZMORPH FAB back to table of content 86 3D printing workflow Support enable disable the support structure There are 6 types of support Dense Lattice Light...

Page 87: ...cated for Dual Extruder Toolhead Tree After selecting any of the support a window appears to define the angle of inclination of the wall under which the support should be generated This is the minimum...

Page 88: ...duct Manual ZMORPH FAB back to table of content 88 3D printing workflow Power raft an option used to enable disable power raft i e a platform that increases the adhesion of the printout to the work ta...

Page 89: ...al ZMORPH FAB back to table of content 89 3D printing workflow After all the parameters are set click NEXT The model is subjected to slicing and as a result gcode file is generated To save it use the...

Page 90: ...aunch Voxelizer select the model of your printer when done a new settings column will appear Dual Extruder Toolhead 3D printing workflow Choose Dual Extruder Toolhead use arrows to show more toolheads...

Page 91: ...IMPORT button or the IMPORT MODEL sign on the table 3D printing workflow Select two STL models The software will ask if the models should be aligned If the models were prepared in correct aligned rela...

Page 92: ...allow for scaling SCALE scaling to spe cific dimensions DI MENSION rotating RO TATE and moving the model to specific posi tion MOVE Remember that if the models are aligned you should edit them togeth...

Page 93: ...el 3D printing workflow NOTE There can be many different unbound models on the workspace by clicking the right mouse button on them different printing parameters can be selected for each of them In th...

Page 94: ...at clears the nozzle from the filament 3D printing workflow Quality is a simplified option to select model quality settings allowing you to select the layer height and path width with a single slider...

Page 95: ...an be modified again using the Quality slider 3D printing workflow Durability model durability settings The function takes into the account the number of the model walls and the range and type of infi...

Page 96: ...Durability The setting can be edited using the slider or entered manually Generating a preview of the infill is performed on an ongoing basis which allows for a quick assessment of the selected type...

Page 97: ...Product Manual ZMORPH FAB back to table of content 97 3D printing workflow Lattice Light Solid...

Page 98: ...Product Manual ZMORPH FAB back to table of content 98 3D printing workflow Solid PVA support dedicated for Dual Extruder Toolhead Tree...

Page 99: ...tion of the wall under which the support should be generated This is the minimum angle value for the creation of support structures Slide left for more support right for less support Power raft an opt...

Page 100: ...al ZMORPH FAB back to table of content 100 After all the parameters are set click NEXT The model is subjected to slicing and as a result gcode file is generated To save it use the SAVE button 3D print...

Page 101: ...L NEXT EXTERNAL INTERNAL CHOOSE FILE PREHEAT PRINTER MOVE BED SETTINGS START BACK CANCEL NEXT EXTERNAL INTERNAL CANCEL NEXT EXTERNAL INTERNAL CANCEL NEXT EXTERNAL INTERNAL NOTE If the selected G code...

Page 102: ...ns off the fan After selecting the AUTO option the speed of the fan is set according to the G code Choose MORE The Heat function allows you to change the temperature of the extruder and the table Choo...

Page 103: ...ws you to put the printer into hibernation mode and is described in the 12 18 chapter To return to the previous screen select LESS or return to the main printing screen by pressing the BACK button HEA...

Page 104: ...the nozzle stopping place Pause mode has no time limit During its duration the extruder maintains the same temperature all the time which causes the additional material to flow out of the nozzle 3D pr...

Page 105: ...may cause the table to be scratched When taking off the printout lay it as parallel as possible to the table and be careful Use safety goggles when removing the support material small pieces may sudde...

Page 106: ...se SETTINGS Choose MORE Choose SLEEP This option allows you to safely pause printing with the option to resume it if you need to disconnect the printer from the power supply Hibernation should not be...

Page 107: ...b machine Provided with ER11 collet t can be exchanged to use up to 7 mm diameter shank cutters Main elements of CNC Milling Toolhead toolhead Specification Construction Stainless steel housing Collet...

Page 108: ...C PP POM PMMA PVC HIPS LDPE PET Composites carbon fiber laminate copper clad laminate FR4 Dibond TCF Metals aluminim brass copper Others cardboard machining wax modelling board styrodur To explore all...

Page 109: ...apted to the table Table with dimensions of 259mm x 250mm has M4 168 threaded mounting holes with a spacing of 15mm for materials not covering the entire surface of the table and 8 threaded holes with...

Page 110: ...terial Can be custom 3d printed Passive holds the material poorly by itself Side Clamp Sheet material Block material Can be custom 3d printed Passive holds the material poorly by itself Toe Clamp Bloc...

Page 111: ...utter type and geometry Remove the CNC Milling Toolhead from your machine Take a 13 mm spanner and an adjustable wrench Slide the 13 mm spanner into the shown slot Adjust the size of wrench to 17 mm a...

Page 112: ...112 CNC milling workflow 13 5 CNC milling file preparation Open Voxelizer 3 0 software and choose Zmorph Fab machine CNC Milling Toolhead and click the START button Import your file by pressing the I...

Page 113: ...drop the file into the software from your computer Depending on the selected file type 2D or 3D Voxelizer will automatically adapt to further work _ 2D Milling Import a DXF file type The material dime...

Page 114: ...parameters from RELATIVE to FIXED CNC milling workflow NOTE The Local coordinate system is a parameter responsible for setting the local 0 0 0 point in the Gcode file from which all the spindle operat...

Page 115: ...AB back to table of content 115 To be able to freely move scale and rotate the model on the table preview go to DXF ARRANGEMENT menu Click NEXT when ready You will be automatically moved to SETTINGS t...

Page 116: ...down list and set Safe elevation for travel remember to take into account any fixtures that might stick out over the material surface You can define your Cutting Tool and Stock material in the TOOL a...

Page 117: ...o start working with the model first choose the operation that you would like to mill with Next press the SELECT button to choose the Contour to cut with the operation When finished press the DONE but...

Page 118: ...ling workflow At this point it is still possible to modify the selected contours for this operation To proceed further press the CONTINUE button Next choose the STARTING HEIGHT FINAL DEPTH and their r...

Page 119: ...default adjust them according to your needs Apply operation settings At this point it is still possible to add and delete operations When all operations are ready click NEXT and wait for your G code t...

Page 120: ...RPH FAB back to table of content 120 CNC milling workflow 3D Milling Import a STL or STEP file type The material dimen sions by default will automatically adjust to the model dimensions with a 1mm off...

Page 121: ...to MODEL AR RANGEMENT menu Choose Stock material from the drop down list and set Safe elevation for travel remember to take into account any fixtures that might stick out over the material surface Cli...

Page 122: ...e model first choose the operation that you would like to mill with Next choose a contour from the drop list or depending on the oper ation press the SELECT button to choose the Surface Center point t...

Page 123: ...according to your needs Apply operation settings At this point it is still possible to add and delete operations When all operations are ready click NEXT and wait for your G code to be generated Now...

Page 124: ...ng the folder is done by selecting the folder icon After uploading the file to an internal card or inserting an external SD card with the prepared file NOTE If the user inserted the external SD card t...

Page 125: ...Enter the SETTINGS section Turn ON your Spindle Go to the CALIBRATE section NOTE The movement in the X and Y axes will be disabled until they are homed It is a safety procedure to protect the machine...

Page 126: ...utter and might disarrange the Z axis motors In most cases the local starting position will be the material surface left front corner Toggle the distance button for better control over the cutter Pres...

Page 127: ...t moment and ask if cutter changing process should be executed If you selected start procedure you will be walked through the process Using arrows move the toolhead to a convenient position Watch out...

Page 128: ...o a working device Hearing protection required sign Mark the entrance to the room where a machine with the CNC Milling Toolhead is with a proper sign saying that eye protection is required The machine...

Page 129: ...uctions for handling CNC Milling Toolhead General information Use the Zmorph Fab device with the CNC Milling Toolhead in a separate room which cannot be accessed by children or unauthorized persons Do...

Page 130: ...omponents contact Zmorph Technical Support For local repairs the housing may only be removed after the machine has been disconnected from the power supply and the plug has been disconnected from the s...

Page 131: ...t allows for attachment of the toolhead to X carriage of Zmorph Fab machine Main elements of Laser Toolhead Specification Construction High quality CNC milled aluminum Laser type 2 8W class 4 Blue Las...

Page 132: ...d derivatives wood plywood wood fibre boards Plastics EPP EVA foam Others leather felt laser foil cardboard foamiran To explore all materials please follow this link to Zmorph Materials Library bit ly...

Page 133: ...designed clamps adapted to the table Table with dimensions of 259mm x 250mm has M4 168 threaded mounting holes with a spacing of 15mm for materials not covering the entire surface of the table and 8 t...

Page 134: ...ial Can be custom 3d printed Passive holds the material poorly by itself Side Clamp Sheet material Block material Can be custom 3d printed Passive holds the material poorly by itself Toe Clamp Block m...

Page 135: ...ontent 135 14 4 Laser engraving file preparation Laser workflow Open Voxelizer software and choose Zmorph Fab machine Laser Toolhead and click the START button Import your file by pressing the IMPORT...

Page 136: ...content 136 Laser workflow NOTE You can also drag drop the file into the software from your computer Import a DXF file type The material dimensions by default will automatically adjust to the model d...

Page 137: ...the MODE in the STOCK DEFINITION parameters from RELATIVE to FIXED NOTE The Local coordinate system is a parameter responsible for setting the local 0 0 0 point in the Gcode file from which all the sp...

Page 138: ...B back to table of content 138 Laser workflow To be able to freely move scale and rotate the model on the table preview go to DXF ARRANGE MENT menu Click NEXT when ready You will be automatical ly mov...

Page 139: ...ember to take into account any fixtures that might stick out over the material surface You can define your Material in the MATERIAL SETTINGS menu To start working with the model first choose the opera...

Page 140: ...ow When all operations are ready click NEXT and wait for your G code to be generated Now you can check the generated G code and save it Start your file according to the 14 5 part of the manual NOTE It...

Page 141: ...sible on the list press the up down arrow buttons to navigate through the file list Exiting the folder is done by selecting the folder icon NOTE If the user inserts the external SD card the screen sho...

Page 142: ...be disabled until they are homed It is a safety procedure to protect the machine against damage The movement in the Z axis is avaliable all the time Use it to move the milling cutter above the surface...

Page 143: ...ce left front corner Toggle the distance button for better control over the laser tube Press the HOME X and HOME Y buttons Watch out for your cutter not to hit the material on the worktable Z X Y HOME...

Page 144: ...cause irradiation greater than allowed Diffuse radiation is dangerous to eyes and skin Potential hazards are materials evaporated from the surfaces of illuminated objects Depending on the material us...

Page 145: ...the O D informs that such glasses weaken the power of radiation falling on them 10000000 times For example for a 1 W laser with such eyepieces 0 1 uW of power will reach the eye and it is a radiation...

Page 146: ...les failing to comply with this recommendation may result in damage or loss of sight Never open any covers under which the machine components are hidden with the power supply connected If it is necess...

Page 147: ...e Class 4 visible beam lasers are high powered A Class 4 laser can cause a significant eye injury if the beam whether direct or reflected enters the eye Avoid skin exposure Avoid exposure to skin and...

Page 148: ...truder Toolhead Specification Construction 3 mm aluminum base with ABS printed parts Nozzle 2 mm 4 mm Motor Nema 17 stepper motor Default work speed 10 mm s depends on the material Extrusion Direct Dr...

Page 149: ...aterial research and custom cake decorations Its simple construction also makes it safe for educational purposes and working with children The toolhead can print using medium and dense masses like cer...

Page 150: ...ct Manual ZMORPH FAB back to table of content 150 Import a DXF file type To be able to freely move scale and rotate the model on the table preview go to DXF ARRANGE MENT menu Thick paste extruding wor...

Page 151: ...NEXT when ready You will be automatically moved to the SETTINGS tab Now you can check the generated G code and save it Set operation parameters according to paste being used and click NEXT and wait fo...

Page 152: ...out from the syringe Manually move the piston to the starting position Fill the syringe with the prepared material Push the piston inside the syringe and lock the syringe blockade Put the Thick Paste...

Page 153: ...ETTINGS option Push the EXTRUDE EXTRACT PASTE button until the paste flow from the syringe INFO MOVE AXIS CHANGE TOOL BACK CALIBRATE SETTINGS CHOOSE FILE START BACK 3D PRINT CHANGE TOOLHEAD CNC LASER...

Page 154: ...ll the SET x y z 0 button to define the local zero points Go back to the main menu and choose START Your machine will start working NEW JOB MAINTENANCE X Y Z MOVE Z MOVE X Y BACK SET X Y Z MOVE Z MOVE...

Page 155: ...der Toolhead are not certified as edible _ Do not inject any hard and solid materials inside of the Thick Paste Extruder Toolhead syringe It may damage the Thick Paste Extruder Toolhead Do not place y...

Page 156: ...s not complicated or time consuming During the maintenance process the machine should be cooled down preheat only if necessary and disconnected from the power source turn on only if necessary It is re...

Page 157: ...the work area The side covers can be disassembled for better access If there is not a lot of dirt disassemble all covers and use compressed air to blow out the bits of material Cleaning the interior...

Page 158: ...a piece of damp cloth and a cleaning agent The worktable should be cold If there are any plastic parts on the table remove them with a spatula Checking the surface of the glass worktable for any dama...

Page 159: ...carriage The adjustable wrench must be placed on the heating block just above the thermistor heat sensor and tightened with the use of a flat wrench 10 unscrew the nozzle from the heating block taking...

Page 160: ...spread the grease Checking the tension of the timing belts of the X and Y axis adjustable wrench 150 Allen key 2 5 mm Every 1500 working hours In the case of loose timing belts tighten the tension bar...

Page 161: ...head 1 75 toolhead Knurled roller Single Extruder 3 00 mm toolhead Nozzle 0 2 0 3 0 4 mm Single Extruder 1 75 mm toolhead Nozzle 0 3 0 4 mm Single Extruder 3 00 mm toolhead Nozzle 0 4 mm Dual Extruder...

Page 162: ...ware running on the machines is versioned xxx The information about new firmware release is always published at our website social media and via newsletter so be sure to follow these Firmware update i...

Page 163: ...card into the slot located next to the LCD screen Message about firmware update detection should appear and the 30 seconds countdown should start After this time the update will begin automatically Ch...

Page 164: ...must not remove the SD card turn off or reset the printer during this process This process may take up to 60 minutes the progress bar will inform you about update status After the successful update t...

Page 165: ...rom which you bought the machine or contact directly Zmorph Technical Support by submitting the request on the website support Zmorph3d com hc en us requests new Before you submit the request please p...

Page 166: ...d Make sure there is adhesive agent applied Perform new autocalibration Restore factory default and repeat the calibration process Use 1 point manual calibration to set proper Z0 value Make sure that...

Page 167: ...nect B cable The A cable is not connected The Tensometer is not detected Check the connection of the A cable reconnect the A cable Connect another extruder to check the connection Contact with Technic...

Page 168: ...s aligned correctly Check if the X axis is leveled correctly Check the position of the Z axis sensor Restore the machine to factory default Contact with Technical Support Config file does not exist Co...

Page 169: ...Fabrication methods Voxelizer Software voxelizer com Zmorph s original Voxelizer software is the intelligence behind the machine It allows you to control all Fabrication methods of Zmorph Fab and give...

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