The purpose of this instructable is to demonstrate basic FDM 3D printing methods using a Stratasys UPrint 3D printer. The following instructions include how to load and unload material from the machine, how to acquire a correct model to print, how to use the UPrint software 'Catalyst', and post processing techniques.
We'd also like to say thank you to Iowa State University and Instructables, for helping to make this instructional document possible. All 3D printing was done at Iowa State's Rapid Manufacturing and Prototyping Lab in Sweeney Hall, and much of the documentation was done in Iowa State University computer labs.
Note: All instructions given are under the assumption that the UPrint machine has been previously set up, with all operating software installed onto a computer. This computer must be linked to the UPrint in order to transfer files to the machine for printing. Contact Stratasys directly for troubleshooting, setup, and maintenance.
Materials Required:
-Stratasys UPrint 3D Printer
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-Model tray
Catalystex 4.5
-Model and Support material
-Pick or other tools, to remove out the support material
optional: a parts cleaner, with sodium hydroxide cleaning solution
Catalystex Stratasys
-A computer with Catalyst software installed, networked to communicate with the UPrint