Details:
The full name of this 3D printer is “The Stratasys Dimension 1200es Fused Deposition Modeling Printer” herein referred to as the Dimension 3D printer. This 3D printer uses a process where thermo-formed materials are extruded through heated print heads in layers to build said 3D object. Many people turn to this 3D printer over others because of it’s reliability and consistency thus making it a favorite among some.
This printer is fairly simple to use once you get the hang of it, and it ensures that you are maximizing the amount of time you spend prototyping.
The Location:
- This 3D printer used to be located in Hunt A5B, but now it has been relocated to the ChemE shop in Doherty B211.
- It is under the supervision of Lawrence Hayhurst and you can find him in Doherty B211 to ask more detailed questions about the Dimension 3D Printer.
Access:
- The Dimension 3D Printer is available for anyone to use, the only caveat is that if have not been trained on it. You simply give the files to Lawrence Hayhurst, similar to “sending it in” and pick up the part when it is finished 3D Printing.
- However, you can get training in one of two ways. Lawrence Hayhurst has an IDeATe class you can sign up for(preferably), or you can schedule an appointment with him to learn how to use the Dimension 3D Printer.
What You Need:
- You must first have a 3D sketch CAD file which you have exported as a .stl(stereolithography) file.
- Import said .stl file into the CatalystEX program to get it sketch ready for 3D printing.
- Once the program runs, you should record the volume of your part as well as the volume of the support material(if needed). Note – support material is created so that part is created correctly and do not have deformation.
- Save file as .cmb or .cmb.gz and submit to print queue.
- Once part is complete, it is submerged in soluble support bath to dissolve the support material created and leave your finish part.
Factory Specification:
- The volume in which this printer can work is 10″x10″x12″.
- It’s print layers are 1/100″ thick.
- The Dimension 3D Printer accepts most common CAD formats that can be imported into GrabCAD.
- The accuracy of the Dimension 3D Printer is +/- .200 mm(.008 in).
- The available thermoplastics The Dimension 3D printer can use are ABS, ABA, and PC-ABS.
References:
- https://resources.ideate.cmu.edu/equipment/3d-printers/dimension-printers/
- http://www.stratasys.com/f123/3d-printers
- http://usglobalimages.stratasys.com/Main/Files/Machine_Spec_Sheets/PSS_FDM_Dim1200es.pdf?v=636087657846231135
- http://usglobalimages.stratasys.com/Main/Files/Material_Spec_Sheets/MSS_FDM_ABSvsASA.pdf?v=635785163874834436