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Learn how to utilize your Dimension uPrint 3D Printer and the associated CatalystEX software to achieve the best results from your 3D printing.

You will learn about the different printing properties and how to analyze each layer of the build. We will educate you in all areas of software and hardware functionality including how to properly load and unload material. This in-depth course will also cover maintaining your Dimension uPrint 3D Printer as well as basic troubleshooting tips. By the end of this Webcast, you will be a proficient Dimension uPrint user.

Course Details:

CatalystEX

- Opening a STL

- Choosing properties

- .010 layers

- Analyzing the slices

- Identification of potential problems

- Add to Pack, placing a part on the board prior to printing

- Why location is important

- Printing a part

- Printer Status and Queue

- Printer Services

- Printer Status Notification and Part Summary

- CatalystEX updates

- View and save print history

- Exporting Configuration File

- Setting Printer Time and Password

- Printer Tip Odometer

uPrint by Dimension

- Loading/unloading plastic substrate

- Loading/unloading material and support spools

- The advantage of a second material bay

- Life expectancy of a material spools

- System Maintenance

- Firmware upgrades

- Flicker/Tip-Wipe Replacement

- Head/Tip Maintenance

o Cover removal

o Tip replacement

o Removing excess material

o Replacing shrouds

- Table Maintenance

- Removing a part when done

- Reasons for a failed part

o Power loss/interruption (this will typically be a clean part that simply did not finish)

o Support/model failure (model or support gets clogged and fail to print. Typically there will be a lot of excess material or support on the model base – “rats nest”)

o Too thin of walls

– Catalyst fails to add material because walls are too thin

o Too high – if part is tall and thin it may flex as the material is being placed on the part.

- Daily/Weekly/Quarterly Maintenance