The following information provides details on known equipment hazards. Please, review and use the equipment safely!
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HEAT HAZARD |
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i. |
Print Head |
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Print Head operates at a Maximum Temperature of 225° C [437° F]. Do NOT touch the print head/nozzle! |
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ii. |
Print Platform |
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Heated print platform’s operating temperature is 60° C [140° F]. |
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MECHANICAL HAZARD |
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i. |
Scraper |
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3D Printed parts are removed from the print platform with an automated scraper. Do not attempt to adjust, modify, or touch the scraper. |
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ii. |
Moving Parts |
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Moving parts can crush and cut. Keep hands and clothing out of equipment work area at all times. |
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BREATHING HAZARD |
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i. |
PLA Plastic |
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Heating and extruding PLA Plastics emits 20 billion nano-particles per minute. |
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ii. |
CMU, Environmental Health & Safety Resource |
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3D Printing Safety Fact Sheet |
The following information provides details on equipment specifications.
| PRINTING |
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| Print technology |
FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) |
| Workspace |
190.5 x 203 x 241 mm [7.5 x 8 x 9.5 in.] |
| Layer resolution |
100 microns |
| Material container |
Spool |
| Wall thickness |
Optimal: 800 microns |
| Resolution of a single printable point |
100 microns |
| Material Diameter |
1.75 mm [0.069 in] |
| Printing Speed |
50 mm/s – 180 mm/s |
| TEMPERATURE |
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| Extruder maximum temperature |
225° C [437° F] *See Safety: Heat Hazards (i) |
| Heated platform |
Yes *See Safety: Heat Hazards (ii) |
| Heated platform maximum temperature |
60° C [140° F] *See Safety: Heat Hazards (ii) |
| Ambient Operating Temperature |
20°-35° C [68°-95° F] |
| 3D PRINTER |
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| Support Material |
Printed from the same material as the model. Supports must be cut and/or trimmed away by hand. |
| Print Head(s) |
Single |
| Connectivity |
WiFi or Ethernet, Cloud Interface |
| Available materials |
PLA Plastic *See Safety: Breathing Hazards (i) |
| SOFTWARE |
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| Software Bundle |
Web Browser (Google Chrome Recommended) |
| File types |
Stereolithography [.stl] |
The following is a “quick” step-by-step guide, on how to use the NVBot: NVPro. Included are links to extended information & tutorials.
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1. NVCloud Interface |
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i. |
Invite |
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An invitation to use the equipment, is sent via email. Invitations are for students participating in IDeATe Courses only. |
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ii. |
Account |
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Follow the instructions in the invitation email, and create an NVCloud Account. You must use your CMU Email account to retain access. (andrew.cmu.edu -or- cmu.edu) |
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iii. |
Access |
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Bookmark or browse to my.nvbots.com. Login with your account info and you will have access to the NVPro 3D Printers. |
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iv. |
NVCloud Interface |
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Get to know the NVCloud Interface. |
