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====== Ultimaker3 Extended Dual FDM 3D Printer ======

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^            Ultimaker3 Extended Dual FDM 3D Printer                    ^
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| **Tool Type:**                  "FDM 3D printer"                           |
| **Location:**                   "CNSI Innovations Workshop"                           |


|  **Supervisor**        |  **Tool Lead**  |     
|  David Bothman         |  Andrew Furst  |
|  (805) 893-4125        |  (801) 928-8869  |
|  bothman@cnsi.ucsb.edu  |  Andrewfurst@ucsb.edu  |

| **Description:**                "FDM 3D Printer"                           |
| **Manufacturer:**               "Ultimaker"                           |

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===== About =====

The Ultimaker 3 extended is a filament fed fusion deposition 3D printer capable of simultaneously printing two different plastics at once. Typically the printer is set up with ABS as a build material, and PVA as a solvable support material.  
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=====Training=====
[[Ultimaker 3 SOP|FDM Printer SOP]]\\


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===== Detailed Specifications =====

  *Build Volume: 215 x 215 x 300 mm \\ 
  *Filament diameter: 2.85 mm\\ 
  *layer resolution: 60 to 600 microns depending on print head (see Specifications documentation  page 11)\\ 
  *XYZ accuracy: 12.5, 12.5, 2.5 microns \\ 
  *Build plate temperature: 20-100 °C\\ 
  *Nozzle temperature: up to 210 °C\\ 

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===== Safety Concerns =====

  * The print heads can be very hot - do not touch them with bare hands unless positive they are cool.
  * As with any automated machinery make sure that your body is clear of the moving parts to avoid injury.
  * The support removal tank for the F270 is filled with heated caustic chemicals that dissolve the support material. An apron, Gloves, and a face shield must be warn when inserting and removing parts or basket from the  tank.

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===== Reference Documentation =====

PVA Temps\\ 
Extruder: 220 C
Bed: Whatever structural filament recommends 

ABS Temps\\ 
Extruder: 230 C
Bed: 100 C

{{:tools:ultimaker3:quick_start_guide_ultimaker_3_v3.2.pdf|}}\\ 
{{:tools:ultimaker3:ultimaker_3_extended_specifications.pdf|}}\\ 
{{:tools:ultimaker3:um180129_ultimaker_3_manual_rb_v12_english.pdf|}}\\ 
[[https://support.ultimaker.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012007119]]\\
{{:tools:ultimaker3:pva_drying_recipe.pdf|}}\\
{{:tools:ultimaker3:ultimaker_filaments_-_sheet1.pdf|}} \\
{{:tools:ultimaker3:failed_3d_print_procedure.pdf|}}

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