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VeriBuild

LCD 3D Printer

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Страница 1: ...VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 2: ...is document and to the product described herein without notice Features of the product may change without modification of this document and this document may not describe every feature of the product VeriBuild Alpha 3D Omega 3D Whip Mix and all associated logos are trademarks of Whip Mix Corporation Other company names or products mentioned herein are registered trademarks of their owners Copyrigh...

Страница 3: ...protect your skin from incidental exposure Skin Protective Substances Topical agents such as sunblock sun cream or similar substances can protect against the effects of UV light but these are generally designed for outdoor use Do not rely on such substances in lab environments but use them as an extra layer of protection if necessary Gloves Skin exposure is most often occurs on the hands which are...

Страница 4: ...itation hazard especially if used at an elevated temperature or processes which may generate aerosols or mists Symptoms of irritation may include coughing headaches and nausea mucous production and shortness of breath Ingestion This product may be harmful if swallowed It may cause nausea headaches vomiting diarrhoea and or central nervous system effects Keep all food in a separate area away from s...

Страница 5: ...t may cause nausea headaches vomiting and or unconsciousness It can also affect concentration and vision Chronic Exposure Skin Contact Prolonged contact may cause sensitivities and allergic reactions Repeated exposure may cause sensitization and allergic skin reaction in some individuals resulting in contact dermatitis severe irritation dryness and cracking Alcohol can be absorbed through the skin...

Страница 6: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Страница 7: ... Printing via the Web Console 21 Printing Process Chapter 4 Finishing Your Print 23 Removing Your Print from the Printer 25 Separating Your Print from the Build Platform 27 Cleaning and Drying Your Print 29 Cutting Supports 30 Curing Your Print in a UV Oven Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 59 Checking the LCD Panel for Problems 63 Replacing the LCD Panel Chapter 5 Configuring Your Printer 31 Printer Sett...

Страница 8: ...veral stages starting from laser based SLA machines to much faster DLP printers Whip Mix brings its technical expertise into the next stage of printing with the VeriBuild a desktop LCD printer that delivers high resolution smooth surface prints at a price point that is ideal for the entry level market VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer 01 Features Open Material System High Resolution 47 µm Complete Workflow...

Страница 9: ...ont Side Console Build Platform Vat Hood Back Side Fan USB Ports Ethernet LAN Port Serial Number Sticker Power Port Power Switch Guideway Ethernet Cable Vat 2 Build Platform Wi Fi Dongle LCD Panels 2 Hex Key Vat Film Sheets 2 VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 10: ...then you can easily remove that cured layer and throw away any other debris with it For more information see Using the Clean Vat Function Clean Connect to a Wi Fi network or a static IP address For instructions on how to set up a network connection go to Connecting to a LAN or Wi Fi Network Network View the VeriBuild print system and error logs Log History Configure your VeriBuild system settings ...

Страница 11: ...ild Platform Unboxing Your Machine 1 Open the printer box The VeriBuild is visible with attached handles There are three smaller boxes packed to the side 2 Lift the printer out of the box by the handles Put the printer on a sturdy table to make it easier to remove the other parts of the package 3 Remove the additional accessory boxes from the main box 4 Remove the machine from the rest of the pack...

Страница 12: ...You can touch the paper by hand but do not directly touch the vat film Be careful to not bend the vat film while moving it 7 Remove and store the contents of the three accessory boxes CABLE 1 Ethernet Cable 1 Hex Key Allen wrench PANEL 2 Print Screens wrapped in protective packaging VAT The other Vat is already installed 6 You can remove the plastic wrap or leave it on VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 13: ...t resins require isopropyl alcohol 99 solution or ethylalcohol 95 solution for cleaning Consult your resin distributor regarding the proper cleaning alcohol to use In addition you may want an alcohol bath such as an ultrasonic cleaner 4 Resin the VeriBuild is tested with all Whip Mix Qura resins but you may use any 405 nm resin Minimum Recommended CPU Intel i3 2 0 GHz dual core AMD Athalon 2 0 GHz...

Страница 14: ... or covered by a UV filter Similarly use the same UV filtering in your finishing space and your resin storage location 3 Ventilation Resins and cleaning alcohol evaporate over time like all liquids These substances can be corrosive to other equipment and may be harmful if inhaled over a long time Keep your printer resins and your cleaning work space well ventilated at all times Avoid lingering in ...

Страница 15: ...nvironment uses a wired LAN connection see the Connecting to Your LAN Network section Connecting to Your Wi Fi Network Connect to a Wi Fi network so that you can access the printer web console and start prints from your internet browser Note After you connect your laptop to the VeriBuild your computer should be able to automatically obtain an IP address If your computer does not then you may need ...

Страница 16: ...that Connect to Wi Fi box is set to On 5 Press the arrow next to Choose a network 6 Select the network that you want the printer to use You can use the arrows on the right side to select different pages VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 17: ...our printer connects to the network an IP address appears on this screen 9 Open an internet browser on a computer that is connect to the same network as the VeriBuild printer Key in the printer IP address shown into the address bar The browser shows the VeriBuild web console VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 18: ...ty put the vat upside down on tables If the vat has resin put 2 3 tissues under the vat to protect the vat film from scratching or other damage 11 Attaching Your Vat The VeriBuild comes with the vat attached during shipping If you remove your vat and need to reattach it do the following 1 Put the empty vat on the LCD panel so the metal grooves on the sides line up with the knob holes in the top of...

Страница 19: ... the vat you must shake the bottle for at least two minutes so the resin is thoroughly mixed 2 After shaking the bottle slowly pour resin into the vat Start pouring in one corner and slowly move across the surface of the vat filling the vat evenly Note If any resin is in the vat mix the old resin with the new resin using a rubber spatula Pull resin from the bottom of the vat so that if any of the ...

Страница 20: ...ust be no higher than the resin level indicator in corner of the vat Attaching Your Build Platform The VeriBuild comes with a build platform attached during shipping If you remove the build platform and need to reattach it do the following 1 Turn the build platform knob counterclockwise so there is more space between the handle and build platform VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 21: ...are evenly spaced around the guideway arm 5 Your VeriBuild printer is ready for use when the build platform is instaled and securely attached 4 Turn the handle clockwise to securely attach the build platform to the guideway arm VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 22: ...ou want to make a print Whip Mix printers and software work best using 3D models in STL format The following are some examples of software that you can use to make your 3D model Dental ExoCAD DentalCAD 3Shape Dental System Jewelry Gemvision RhinoGold 3Design Software Solution Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Autodesk Inventor Engineering Making Your Print File Whip Mix provides a variety of different ...

Страница 23: ... VeriBuild Attach a USB device with the print file to the printer and then use the printer console to start the print Connect the printer to a LAN or Wi Fi network and use the web console to print This section shows how to print via a USB device To print over a network connection see Printing via a LAN or Wi Fi Network You can download Alpha 3D for free and see the user manual at https www whipmix...

Страница 24: ...elect different pages 6 Press Next when you have selected your print 2 Copy the IBF or SBF file to the USB device Connect your USB device to any of the USB ports on the back side of the FreeShape 120 For more information about making a print file see Making Your Print File 3 On the VeriBuild console press Print VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 25: ...pha 3D or Omega 3D your resin profile will be automatically set by the software If you are using a third party resin you may need to adjust your resin settings Whip Mix recommends using the web console to set your resin profiles if you are connected to a LAN or Wi Fi network See Material Settings for more information 8 The build platform moves down and toward the vat and your print begins VeriBuil...

Страница 26: ...address bar The browser shows the web console for the VeriBuild printer 2 Click Files on the web console 3 Click the circle at the bottom of the screen to add prints to the printer 4 Browse for your file and click Open The VeriBuild only supports files in IBF or SBF format For more information about software and file types see Making Your Print File Note The files stored on your printer are shown ...

Страница 27: ...to change your resin settings If you are using an Whip Mix resin profile from Alpha 3D or Omega 3D your resin profile is automatically set by the software If you are using a third party resin you may need to adjust your resin settings See Material Settings for more information 7 A dialog box appears Confirm your settings and click Print Your print begins VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 28: ...o Print Printing Process The Cancel button is made available when you start a print and the printer is moving into position You can click the Cancel button to stop the print before any resin is cured This option is made available for if you make a mistake with your printing setup or forget to attach your build platform When the VeriBuild starts curing resin the Cancel button changes to a Pause but...

Страница 29: ...ng Stop Press the Stop button to end the print so you can clean the platform and begin printing a new print You cannot undo this action When you stop the printer finishes printing its current layer before returning to the home screen When the layer is finished the build platform moves back to the top position VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 30: ... is variable Most steps can be done before or between others Generally the process is as follows Removing Your Print from the Printer Separating Your Print from the Build Platform Cleaning and Drying Your Print Cutting Supports Curing Your Print in a UV Oven Removing Your Print from the Printer 1 The build platform returns to the top when your print is finished 2 Open the hood of the printer VeriB...

Страница 31: ...e build platform forward to remove it from the printer 5 The print will have residual liquid on it from the vat Turn the platform over quickly to avoid dripping resin and to keep your environment clean Tip Use a rubber spatula or air blower to save resin and push resin off of the build platform back into the vat VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 32: ... vat cleaning operation If any of your prints failed See Using the Clean Vat Function Separating Your Print from the Build Platform What You Need A Safety equipment gloves UV protective glasses and a respirator or face mask B Knife or scraper C Tissues or a container for resin disposal VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 33: ...under the print to catch the print and excess resin Wear tough cut re sistant gloves to prevent injury when using sharp tools to remove your print if it is too firmly attached to the platform 2 Slide a utility knife or scraper under one corner of the print Pull the knife under the print to separate it from the build platform VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 34: ...in the following section multiple times 4 Your print detaches from the build platform Hold your print securely toward the end of the separation or allow the print to fall onto a soft safe surface A Safety equipment gloves UV protective glasses and a respirator or face mask B Cleaning alcohol isopropyl alcohol 99 solution or ethylalcohol 95 solution C Drying tools an air compressor is preferred but...

Страница 35: ...bmerge the print into a bath of cleaning alcohol or an ultrasonic cleaner For most prints Ackuretta recommends soaking for about 2 minutes After soaking the print dry the print with your air blower or compressor and then perform additional fine cleaning if necessary 2 Use a blower or air compressor to dry your print pushing away the resin and dirty alcohol Make sure you turn the print and focus on...

Страница 36: ...rs or by hand This part usually does not affect the print so you can do this without concern about the print quality Most supports can be cut with a scissors Whip Mix recommends cutting the supports farther from the print at first and then cutting close to the print afterwards This reduces damage to the print Thicker supports can be cut with wire cutters As with scissors Whip Mix recommends cuttin...

Страница 37: ...alone After printing cleaning and drying put the print into a UV oven for final curing See your resin supplier for details about which UV ovens they recommend that you use When your supports have been cut you can use a rotary tool or polishing kit to grind away the support marks Smooth the print with a soft wheel tool VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 38: ... Even if the appearance is not quite the same you can follow the sections in this guide to do the same tasks on both interfaces This section covers the following screens and topics Printer Settings Update Settings Material Settings Connecting to Your LAN Network Configuring a Static IP Address Printer Settings The Printer Settings screen shows system wide settings and information This section show...

Страница 39: ...The unique ID for this VeriBuild This is not the same as the serial number which is affixed to the back side of the printer Storage Used The VeriBuild has 16 GB of on board storage About 2 GB of that storage is dedicated to the VeriBuild firmware and is inaccessible VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 40: ...ix Support Whip Mix may request your log file to perform important system or print diagnostics To obtain your log file 1 Attach a USB device to the USB port on the rear side of the VeriBuild 2 Go to Settings Printer on the VeriBuild and click Save log to USB device 3 Click Download to confirm your selection and click OK when the download is complete 4 The log file is named freeshape log zip Email ...

Страница 41: ... other function of your printer 1 Click Set Time Zone on the Settings tab of the VeriBuild web console Set the number of hours offset from UTC in the space before the colon If your time zone has a minute offset set that offset in the space after the colon Toggle either or to set whether your time zone is before or after UTC 0 00 34 VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 42: ...et Timezone button when you complete setting the time zone Updating the Settings You can check your version of your VeriBuild firmware and update the firmware via this screen Go to Settings Update The functions available via the Update Settings screen are shown below VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 43: ... no file extension such as VeriBuild_update 0 7 4 5 fb112 This is the firmware file 6 Click Update to confirm that you want to update the firmware 3 Attach your USB device to the USB port on the rear side of the printer 4 On the VeriBuild go to Settings Update and click Update firmware from USB device 5 The machine looks for the newer firmware on your USB device and if found an update screen appea...

Страница 44: ...ettings stored in the printer If you use the Resin Test profile in Alpha 3D or any non Whip Mix resin in Omega 3D you must also set a material setting on the VeriBuild The Material Settings screen is available via the Print menu 3 Click Update to confirm tou want to update the firmware 4 The VeriBuild automatically reboots when the update process is complete Material Settings Press Print and selec...

Страница 45: ...lowing settings are available on all Edit Material screens The name of the material This should be the same as the material name as shown in Alpha 3D or Omega 3D The Z resolution of the print This value should be the same as the value chosen in Alpha 3D or Omega 3D The minimum Z resolution for the VeriBuild is 10 µm and the guideway only moves in multiples of 10 µm Typical values include 200 µm 10...

Страница 46: ...e layers will be cured Whip Mix recommends using a value about 3 times that of the Normal Layers Illumination time Wait Before Print The printer pauses before curing each layer for this period of time Wait After Print The printer pauses after curing each layer for this period of time Lift After Print The printer raises the build platform this height above the vat after each layer Wait After Lift T...

Страница 47: ...cause they either get stuck to the platform or because there is not enough time for the resin to move into the vat after the build platform moves up You can adjust the motor speed to prevent these issues Z Axis Peel Speed After printing a layer the guideway moves at a maximum of this speed Return Speed When the print is complete the guideway moves up at this speed Slow Peel Height After printing a...

Страница 48: ... Fi connection If your environment uses a Wi Fi connection follow the instructions in Connecting to Your Wi Fi Network instead Connect your VeriBuild to either your router or directly to your computer using an Ethernet LAN cable Note After you connect your laptop to the VeriBuild by default your computer should be able to obtain an IP address automatically To see your LAN network IP address first ...

Страница 49: ...he VeriBuild web console opens Configuring a Static IP Address Most connection use dynamic IP address and DNS servers Go to the IP address tab if your office security systems require you a set a Static IP address or DNS server then you will need the IP configuration feature in your VeriBuild Press Network on your VeriBuild console VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 50: ...set up each field press the arrow button next to the item Configure IP Change this to Manual to set up a static IP address IP address Choose your IP address for this printer Subnet mask Enter the subnet mask of your router The most common subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Default gateway Enter the IP address of your router or your gateway Primary DNS server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assig...

Страница 51: ...y any lingering debris with it Using the Clean Vat Function What You Need A Gloves B Small pieces of paper note cards sticky notes or business cards work well C Vat D Resin at least 0 5 mm across the surface of the vat E Tissues F A container for resin disposal Note This process is only used to remove cured resin from the bottom of the vat so that you can continue using the same resin between prin...

Страница 52: ...ends three times the curing time of the resin being used The default value of 100 is more than enough for most resins 3 Click Clean after entering your preferred period of time for cleaning 4 The VeriBuild cures one layer of resin at the bottom of the machine When it is finished the Clean Finished screen appears VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 53: ... off of the vat If your paper is saturated with resin during this process dispose of it and gather a new piece 46 6 Pull the layer of cured resin off of the vat If you are wearing a chemical resistant glove you can use your fingers to remove the layer by hand Allow any excess resin to drip off the layer before disposal 7 Dispose of the resin thoughtfully VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 54: ...resins or if you want to check your vat film for damage you may need to completely clean your vat Cleaning your vat takes about 10 20 minutes What You Need A Safety equipment chemical resistant gloves and a respirator B Bottle dry opaque and unused for any other purpose C Cleaning alcohol 70 or higher ethanol or 90 or higher isopropyl alcohol D Tissues E Funnel optional F Mesh filter optional G Ru...

Страница 55: ...n out using one of the grooves in a corner Tip You can use your rubber spatula to push resin down to preserve more resin Do not use any metal tools on the vat film Note If you have a plastic shell for your vat put your vat into the shell to protect your vat film Otherwise set two holders on your table such as pencils chopsticks or square plastic parts Set the metal parts of your vat down on those ...

Страница 56: ... so there is a slight gap between the film and the vat frame Some resin gets trapped under the vat frame This resin should be cleaned out before changing resins 8 Spray alcohol into the gap between the vat frame and the vat film 9 Using your spatula push a tissue between the gap to absorb the resin and alcohol mixture Repeat these steps as necessary until you clean all the resin out from under the...

Страница 57: ...he following section describes the most common types of damage to your vat film and how to check for them After checking your vat you can determine whether or not you need to replace your vat film Vat Issue 1 Cuts in Vat Film Critical The first and most serious problem that your vat film could have is a cut or a hole If you find any resin on the bottom of the vat there is a chance that the vat is ...

Страница 58: ...nts suspended on the build platform pressing the print through the vat surface 51 Checking the Vat for Cuts or Holes 1 Clean your vat thoroughly For more information see Cleaning Your Vat 2 Inspect your vat for visible cuts or holes If you find any cuts or holes the vat film is damaged You can skip the rest of this procedure and go to Replacing the Vat Film VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 59: ...m of water 5 Hold a soft sponge or cloth and press down on the vat from the top pushing down on the water 6 Check the tissues for wet spots If any of the water goes through the vat then the vat film is damaged or the screw locations are not secure In either case replace the vat film VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 60: ...nts Checking the Vat for Severe Bumps 1 Clean your vat and make sure that it is dry 3 Touch the vat film directly with the tip of your finger and run that finger along any bumps scratches or crevices on the surface of the vat If you feel any of the bumps with your fingertip these bumps can cause problems with your print Replace your vat film If you can only see the bumps but cannot feel them then ...

Страница 61: ...y see other small marks on the vat surface There is usually some minor scratch ing on the vat Sometimes some areas of the film will have some clouding from scratches abrasions or resin that soaked into the vat In general these types of issues do not affect the quality of your print You can continue to use your vat normal ly even with these types of marks on your vat film If you see print failures ...

Страница 62: ...ilm A Vat on which to replace film B Vat film new C Hex key D Utility knife E Screwdriver flat head small Optional F Microfiber tissues Optional What You Need 1 Cut a new vat film sheet in half so that it is about 2 4 cm larger than the vat frame on all sides Tip Store the other half in a dry safe space to use in the future Vat film Vat film Vat film VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 63: ...upside down on a table Remove all screws from the underside of the vat 3 Pull the bottom plate off of the bottom of the vat 4 Remove the old vat film The screwdriver may also be useful here Note Clean any resin that may be between the vat film and the frame VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 64: ...frame with the new vat Put the bottom plate over the film Poke 4 holes through the screw holes and vat film in the corners of the vat frame Attach screws through those 4 holes to tighten the vat film to the vat frame 7 Poke holes in the vat film at the screw holes on the 4 corners of the vat frame 8 Put screws in those 4 holes VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 65: ...gh the vat film and insert screws in the remaining holes 10 Tighten all screws so that the vat film is very tight 11 Cut off any excess film with a utility knife Your vat is now ready for printing VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 66: ...one that is connected to the machine In general you can expect to use your VeriBuild for about 1 year before purchasing a set of new LCD panels The following section describes how to check your LCD panel for damage or deterioration so you know when to replace it Vat Issue 1 Resin on Screen Critical The first and most serious problem that can occur with your LCD panel is if any resin gets on the LC...

Страница 67: ...pixels will die together That will make black spots on the panel You can still print normally if these spots are small But as these spots grow larger you may start to get failed prints or deformities When the black spots are large enough that you consistently get failures in the same spots that is when your LCD panel has deteriorated and you must replace it New LCD Panel Some dead pixels not enoug...

Страница 68: ...reas if you cover the LCD screen with a piece of blank white paper Areas that remain white are likely deteriorated spots in the panel If you find dark unlit spots when using this method replace the LCD panel Checking the LCD by Printing If you do not find obvious spots of deterioration on your panel but you are still concerned that the panel may be damaged you can print a thin layer of resin to se...

Страница 69: ...esin if it is not yet attached 5 Go to Clean and set the curing time to double 2 the curing time of your resin at 100 microns For example the curing time of QuraMODEL 2 0 is 27 5 seconds at 100 microns So the Clean Vat curing time would be 55 seconds Since the Clean Vat time is a multiples of 5 round down if your curing times do not match up accordingly 6 Carefully remove the resin layer from the ...

Страница 70: ...hip Mix provides 2 free LCD panels with the VeriBuild that can be used for replacement purposes What You Need A Hex key B LCD panel new 1 Turn off the power and disconnect the power cable from the VeriBuild 7 Clean the layer enough to see if there are any holes If there are holes in the layer then the LCD panel has deteriorated in that spot and you must replace your LCD panel VeriBuild LCD 3D Prin...

Страница 71: ...to remove the 4 screws from both sides of the front casing Note Do not remove the screws holding the back panel It is not necessary for this operation 4 Pull the front cowling forward from the machine and put it face down on the table VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 72: ... you can push the prongs outward with a pen or screwdriver 5 Before completely removing the front casing disconnect the UI console cable by moving the connector from side to side 6 Disconnect the LCD cable from the circuit board VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

Страница 73: ... on the cable side You can carefully use the hex key or a screwdriver to lift it VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer 7 Use the Hex key to remove the 4 screws holding the LCD panel frame 8 Remove the LCD panel frame from the machine and set it aside ...

Страница 74: ... panel from the machine 11 Gather your new LCD panel Put the new LCD panel into the machine by first sliding the panel wire through the gap in the side 12 Put the LCD panel frame back in place and reattach the 4 Hex screws to secure the LCD panel ...

Страница 75: ...cowling by inserting the 4 Hex screws on the sides of the front cover 15 Reassemble your machine To prepare for printing make sure to complete the following Put the vat back on and fill it with resin Attach the build platform Close the hood Connect the power cable Turn on the machine VeriBuild LCD 3D Printer ...

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