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== [https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura Cura] == | == [https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura Cura] == | ||
A quick guide to Cura can be found [https://support.ultimaker.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012007119-How-to-start-your-first-print-in-Ultimaker-Cura here]. | A quick guide to Cura can be found [https://support.ultimaker.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012007119-How-to-start-your-first-print-in-Ultimaker-Cura here]. | ||
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== Setting up the hardware == | == Setting up the hardware == | ||
The standard nozzle size is .4 mm. | The standard nozzle size is .4 mm. | ||
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Make sure the build plate is [https://support.ultimaker.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011905519-Cleaning-the-Ultimaker-2- clean]. Use lukewarm flowing water to get rid of leftover materials, glue, or dirt. After starting the print, make sure that the first layer turns out as expected. Most errors arise during this stage of the print job. | Make sure the build plate is [https://support.ultimaker.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011905519-Cleaning-the-Ultimaker-2- clean]. Use lukewarm flowing water to get rid of leftover materials, glue, or dirt. After starting the print, make sure that the first layer turns out as expected. Most errors arise during this stage of the print job. | ||
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=== Clog === | === Clog === | ||
Clogging of the nozzle typically occurs when the workpiece has tilted due to overhang, wrong settings in Cura, or wrong filament type. A solution to clogged nozzle is using the [https://support.3dverkstan.se/article/10-the Atomic Method] | Clogging of the nozzle typically occurs when the workpiece has tilted due to overhang, wrong settings in Cura, or wrong filament type. A solution to clogged nozzle is using the [https://support.3dverkstan.se/article/10-the Atomic Method] | ||
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| + | * [https://www.simplify3d.com/resources/print-quality-troubleshooting/ troubleshooting] | ||
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Revision as of 10:24, 15 May 2023
Contents
Getting started with 3D printing on the Creality CR-10S Pro V2
3D printing with the Creality CR-10S Pro V2 is fast, cheap, and a fun experience based on FDM technology. These printers are designated as experimental printers. On these you may print in different materials and with different nozzle sizes.
Required Safety Equipment
None
Hazards
The bed and nozzle are hot during, and after printing.
Moving parts during operation.
Guidelines
- Do not use the printer unless you know how to use it.
- Don't print in materials that produce hazardous fumes such as ABS.
- Only print in materials with diameter 1.75 mm
- Do not leave the printer before the first layer is completed. Most errors arise during this stage and in 2020 this destroyed a printer.
- The prints are very hard to remove from these printers unless you use glue. For your own sanity, please use 3D printer glue on the print bed.
- If you want instruction, have trouble with the printer or we are running low on materials, contact the engineer here.
Workflow
The workflow in any prototyping using 3D printers is:
- Retrieving/creating a 3D model: You can fetch files from creator spaces such as Thingiverse or model them your self, using a CAD tool such as Fusion360, SolidWorks or Blender.
- Generate paths for the 3D printer: The tool for generating paths for 3D printers is called a slicer. For Creality printers we use Cura.
- Setting up the hardware: Make sure that the build plate is clean, the machine is calibrated, and when you start your print please make sure the first layer turns out as expected.
Cura
A quick guide to Cura can be found here.
Setting up the hardware
The standard nozzle size is .4 mm.
Before pressing start
Make sure the build plate is clean. Use lukewarm flowing water to get rid of leftover materials, glue, or dirt. After starting the print, make sure that the first layer turns out as expected. Most errors arise during this stage of the print job.
When print is finished
When the print is finished clean the plate again. If the object is stuck, you may use a scraping tool. However, make sure you don't harm the print bed. Hence use scraping tools with care.
Our Creality printers
We have a total of 2 Creality CR-10S V2 printers.
Errors
If a print goes wrong, do the accordingly:
- Check setup in Cura and on the printer.
- Rewash the bed level.
- Calibrate bed level. You can find guidelines for bed leveling in the manual.
If this does not help, please notify the engineer here.
Clog
Clogging of the nozzle typically occurs when the workpiece has tilted due to overhang, wrong settings in Cura, or wrong filament type. A solution to clogged nozzle is using the Atomic Method
