Solidscape 3Z Series - Chapter 1 - System Overview

System Overview
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Chapter 1 - System Overview
The 3Z Series Model Making System renders high precision, three dimensional (3D) models
from CAD model files. The system consists of all the hardware and software necessary to
fabricate models and prepare them for final processing. Applications program that resides on
the printer provide local control over the model making unit. The operator’s Windows
workstation and support material removal equipment are not included in the system. See Figure
1-1 3Z Model Making System
Figure 1-1 3Z Model Making System
The primary steps of model making with a 3Z Series consist of:
 Selecting one or more model files and, from them, preparing a model making job file at
the operator’s workstation.
 Transferring the job from the operator’s workstation to the model making system via a
USB flash drive or a local network.
 Checking and adding consumables to the model making system as needed. Preparing
the build plate.
 Initiating the currently loaded job in the model making system.
 Waiting for the job to complete.
 Removing the build plate from the system and removing the composite model from the
build plate.
 Dewaxing, i.e., removing, the sacrificial (support) material from the model.
Note: Always use the Stylus provided with the printer to touch the front panel
screen.