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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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Build Platform - this part is used by the printer to build parts. Support structures link the part to the build platform and must be removed
from the printer once complete.
.stl File - is a three-dimensional solid Computer-aided design (CAD) software system used to produce parts.
Material Quality Guarantee - the printer reads an encrypted RFID tag on the cartridge to communicate parameters and ensure
optimum build quality.
Chamber Door - the chamber door prevents harmful UV radiation from escaping the build chamber during the build process. The
chamber door must be closed prior to starting or resuming a build job and is locked when a build is in progress.
Printing - the printer uses part and support material to create three-dimensional plastic prototype parts.
Operator’s Touch Screen- is used to display build job status, menu options, and command prompts for the printer.
Support Material - is a wax based material that provides adhesion to the build platform and support for down facing surfaces and open
volumes within the parts.
Build/Part Material - is a paste-like acrylic compound that is an ultraviolet (UV) curable material.
ProJet® Client Software - is used to setup, run, and manage build jobs.
Shrink Comparison Percentage (Shrink Comp %) - is used to adjust for expected shrinkage during the build so actual part
dimensions more closely match actual dimensions.
Job Scale Percentage (Job Scale %) - is used to re-size parts during the build process.
Material Delivery System - stores and feeds the materials to the printer during the build process. The MDM hold two support
cartridges and two part cartridges.
Waste Material - is any uncured support and/or build material generated during a build process.
Debug Log - is a text le used for obtaining information for resolving potential problems that may occur with the printer.
X-Axis - is the orientation of the part from front to rear on the build platform.
Y-Axis - is the orientation of the part from left to right on the build platform.
Z-Axis - is the orientation of the part height on the build platform.
Post Curing (Finishing) - is the nal process to remove support material from parts and clean the parts to a smooth nish prior to
surface nishing and coating.
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
professions in their design activities. It is the main geometry authoring tool within the Product Life Cycle Management process and
involves both software and sometimes special-purpose hardware.
What is a .STL le?
• A .stl le is a format used by Stereolithography software to generate information needed to produce 3D parts on Stereolithogra-
phy machines. It is a triangular representation of a 3-D 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 le from my 3-D CAD program?
• Most CAD software offers STL conversion add-ins.
Are the build platforms reusable?
• Yes the build platforms are reusable.
How many builds can one material cartridge produce?
• To order replacement parts you will need to contact 3D Systems’ Customer Support.
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