3D Systems BFB-3000 - 2 Table of Contents

BFB-3000 Set Up and Operations Manual
Document No: D100253 3
2 Table of Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 2
2 Table of Contents ........................................................................................................... 3
3 Manual symbols ............................................................................................................. 5
4 How this manual works .................................................................................................. 6
5 Process overview – how the BFB-3000 works ................................................................ 7
5.1 BFB-3000 ................................................................................................................... 7
5.2 Tool kit ....................................................................................................................... 8
5.3 Creating a 3D model .................................................................................................. 9
6 Initial set-up ................................................................................................................. 12
6.1 Remove existing prints ............................................................................................ 12
6.2 Check the bed is clear of any build material ............................................................ 13
6.3 Check the bed is fitted correctly .............................................................................. 14
6.3.1 Remove the bed ............................................................................................. 15
6.3.2 Fit the bed ...................................................................................................... 16
6.4 Power up ................................................................................................................. 17
6.5 Manual move ........................................................................................................... 18
6.6 Check the hot-end nozzles are clean from plastic debris ......................................... 20
6.7 Check the bed is level .............................................................................................. 21
6.8 Check the bed is referenced to the extruder nozzles ............................................... 28
6.9 Load the extruders................................................................................................... 31
6.9.1 Load the filament ........................................................................................... 31
6.9.2 Extruder control ............................................................................................. 37
6.9.3 Purge the extruder ......................................................................................... 38
6.10 Start a print .......................................................................................................... 40
6.11 Print a successful raft............................................................................................ 41
6.11.1 Print the raft check file ................................................................................... 43
6.11.2 Examine the raft check file ............................................................................. 44
6.11.3 Potential problems ......................................................................................... 45
6.11.4 Perfect the raft ............................................................................................... 46