Stratasys FDM 2000
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| 3D Printing | 2D Cutting | Misc |
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| List of All Documented Equipment
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| Owner/Loaner: Hive13 |
| Hive13 Asset Tag: None |
| Make/Model: Stratasys FDM 2000 (google) |
| Arrival Date: 05/24/2011 |
| Does it work?: |
| Certification Needed?: Yes |
| Contact: User:DaveMenninger |
| Floorplan: 1A |
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Machine Information
- Print Area: 10"x10"x10"
- Estimated purchase price new in 1997 was $120,000 to $140,000.
- Print Material:
- Stratasys P400 ABS plastic (We have a metric arse ton of this, but it's possible it has been spoiled by moisture.)
- ICW06 Investment Casting Wax
Safety Notes
The build chamber and surfaces can be quite hot - 300 degrees C (~570 F). Fans can blow materials around quite a bit. When working in the build chamber, use protective gloves and safety glasses.
Todo
See: Bettermeans.com for task tracking
Major tasks:
- Replace missing nozzle
- Checking on Ebay auctions currently
- Perform maintenance tasks and document them
- Connect to a PC
- Find suitable table
- Dry out the ABS
- 20-amp circuit?
Manuals
We have a binder full of manuals describing the operation of the 3D printer and the software. Some of the manuals can also be found online.
Manuals for an FDM 2000 (includes description of Quickslice 5.0 - 1997):
Maintenance
Z-stage Lubrication
Should be done monthly
Cable Lubrication
Should be done monthly
FDM Modeler Calibration
Should be done often - recommended minimum of once a week
Links
- http://casimpkinsjr.radiantdolphinpress.com/rapid_prototyping.html
- http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~robotics/mediawiki/index.php/Stratasys_FDM_2000
- http://wiki.hackspace.org.uk/wiki/Equipment:Stratasys_FDM_1650
- http://haveblue.org/
- http://3d4u.org/MyFDM/
- http://www.stanford.edu/group/prl/cgi-bin/wiki/index.php?title=FDM
- http://www.hive76.org/fdm2000-progress
- http://jcflowers1.iweb.bsu.edu/rlo/fdm.htm
- http://www.sibcoinc.com/fdm.htm