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Can prints be sanded, painted, dyed, and glued?
The parts can be sanded to remove imperfections or layer lines from the surface. You may use any automotive grade primer to prime the part.
After priming, the parts can be painted using any oil- or water-based paint that is compatible with the primer, or you can dye VisiJet parts with
candle-craft dyes. You can also use super glue to join parts together.
What is Computer-aided design (CAD)?
Computer-aided design (CAD) is use of a wide range of computer based tools that assist engineers, architects and other design professionals
in their design activities. It is the main geometry authoring tool within the Product Lifecycle Management process and involves both software
and sometimes special-purpose hardware.
What is an .STL fi le?
An .stl fi le is a format used by Stereolithography software to generate information needed to produce 3D prints on stereolithography machines
or other 3D printing systems. It is a triangular representation of a three dimensional object. The surface of the object is broken into a logical
series of triangles. These triangles represent the surface of the object.
How do I export an STL fi le from my 3D CAD program?
Most CAD software offers .STL fi le conversion add-ins under the “Save As” or export functions.
Are the print platforms reusable?
Yes the print platforms are reusable.
If material runs out of both material bottles in an MDM before the print has completed the build process, does the build abort?
Yes the build will be aborted. Ensure that there is suffi cient amount of materials in the MDMs to complete the build.
When submitting a build, will the 3D printing client software inform me if the amount of material is suffi cient for completing a build?
The client software will tell you how many bottles of material are required to complete the build.
How do I order parts for the 3D printer system?
To order replacement parts you will need to contact 3D Systems’ Customer Support.
