ProJet
®
x60
Pro
Series User Guide
ProJet x60Pro® Series Overview
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1.3 Computer/System Requirements
Computer operating systems and hardware change frequently. Please check out the latest recommenda-
tions on our 3DS Central Web site, in the Support section, under 3D Printing Software:
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1.4 How the 3D Printing System Works
The ProJet
®
x60
Pro
/VisiJet
®
PXL™ Core™ Printing System is based on the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology's patented 3DP
®
Technology (3D Printing). This 3D Printing process involves:
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Importing a solid 3D modeling file into the 3DPrint Software
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Setting up your files to print in the 3DPrint Software
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Printing the part
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Drying the part, emptying the build bed, and removal of excess PXL Core material
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Cleaning and servicing the printer
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(Optional) Applying post-processing materials to the printed part
To start, the 3DPrint Software takes a three-dimensional design file, (3DPrint is compatible with most 3D
modeling software files) and converts it into cross-sections, or layers, that are between 0.0035" - 0.004"
(0.089 - 0.102 mm) thick. Before printing, 3DPrint evaluates the part geometry and checks if there are
enough materials in the printer to print the number of layers required to build the part. If there are, the
printer then prints each layer, one after the other, from the bottom of the part to the top. If not, 3DPrint will
prompt you to add Core, to add binder, or to change a print head before it will start the print job.
Materials -
High Performance Composite
VisiJet
®
PXL™ Core™
VisiJet
®
PXL™ Binder
3D Systems is always evaluating new materials for use
with your printer. For the latest information check the
Materials section of our Web site:
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Print Heads
5 each HP11 (clear, black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
1520 jets total
Liquid Waste System
Pull-out tray