UP Mini 3D Printer User Manual
5.1 Removing the raft
The first part that the printer lays down is referred to as the Raft. In order to remove the raft from
the model if the base of the model is flat is easiest using the spatula by sliding it bet
and the model and then sliding left and right in between the model. Pulling the raft off by hand
will normally cause ABS fatigue marks (were the ABS plastic goes white from stress). You can
easily get the original colour of the ABS back with
mover).
5.2 Removing Support Material
Printed models are composed of two parts. One part is the model itself, and the other part is the
support material used to support any overhanging parts of the model.
The support material is the same physical material as the model material, but the support material
is printed at a lower density. It is very easy to distinguish the model from the support material so it
is easy to remove.
Have a look at the teapot in the
material still attached and the right
The support material gets removed using a combination of tools. Some material can easily be
cracked off by hand. Support material close to
the knife and cutters.
It takes some practice to get comfortable with removing support material
an enjoyable and therapeutic task
Pulling the support off by hand will normally cause ABS fatigue marks (were the ABS plastic goes
white from stress). You can easily get the original colour of the ABS back
3D Printer User Manual
Removing the raft
The first part that the printer lays down is referred to as the Raft. In order to remove the raft from
the model if the base of the model is flat is easiest using the spatula by sliding it bet
and the model and then sliding left and right in between the model. Pulling the raft off by hand
will normally cause ABS fatigue marks (were the ABS plastic goes white from stress). You can
easily get the original colour of the ABS back with a slight brushing of Acetone (nail varnish r
Removing Support Material
Printed models are composed of two parts. One part is the model itself, and the other part is the
support material used to support any overhanging parts of the model.
The support material is the same physical material as the model material, but the support material
is printed at a lower density. It is very easy to distinguish the model from the support material so it
Have a look at the teapot in the above pictures. The left picture shows the teapot with its support
and the right picture shows the teapot with support material removed
removed using a combination of tools. Some material can easily be
acked off by hand. Support material close to the model is easier to remove us
It takes some practice to get comfortable with removing support material, but it can become quite
an enjoyable and therapeutic task!
off by hand will normally cause ABS fatigue marks (were the ABS plastic goes
white from stress). You can easily get the original colour of the ABS back with a slight brush
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The first part that the printer lays down is referred to as the Raft. In order to remove the raft from
the model if the base of the model is flat is easiest using the spatula by sliding it between the raft
and the model and then sliding left and right in between the model. Pulling the raft off by hand
will normally cause ABS fatigue marks (were the ABS plastic goes white from stress). You can
a slight brushing of Acetone (nail varnish re-
Printed models are composed of two parts. One part is the model itself, and the other part is the
The support material is the same physical material as the model material, but the support material
is printed at a lower density. It is very easy to distinguish the model from the support material so it
left picture shows the teapot with its support
picture shows the teapot with support material removed.
removed using a combination of tools. Some material can easily be
the model is easier to remove using tools such as
, but it can become quite
off by hand will normally cause ABS fatigue marks (were the ABS plastic goes
a slight brushing of
