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 ====Overview:==== ====Overview:====
   * This training provides an introduction to using and operating the FDM 3D printers including:   * This training provides an introduction to using and operating the FDM 3D printers including:
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 ====Job Setup==== ====Job Setup====
-  * **At the Computer:**: +  - **At the Computer:**: 
-    * Load your STL file into the print software on the computer adjacent to the printer (Cura for Ultimaker, GrabCad Print for F270). +    -Load your STL file into the print software on the computer adjacent to the printer (Cura for Ultimaker, GrabCad Print for F270). 
-    * Set Print Parameters: +    - Set Print Parameters: 
-      * Position the part on the build tray in a way that is conducive to 3D printing (flat side down) +      - Position the part on the build tray in a way that is conducive to 3D printing (flat side down, minimize overhangs etc..) 
-      * Select appropriate layer or slice height (the more slices the higher the print resolution but the longer it takes to print) +      - Select appropriate layer or slice height (the more slices the higher the print resolution but the longer it takes to print) 
-    * For Ultimaker: +    - For Ultimaker: 
-      * Select "generate support" if necessary  +      - Select "generate support" if necessary  
-      * Check appropriate filament and bed temperatures (should be set if using standard filament load out) +      - Check appropriate filament and bed temperatures (should be set if using standard filament load out) 
-      * Send job to Ultimaker using USB drive  +      - Send job to Ultimaker using USB drive  
-    * For F270: +    - For F270: 
-      * The F270 the printer will print a raft before printing the model. Make sure first layer is set to support material or removal will be incredibly difficult. +      - The F270 the printer will print a raft before printing the model. Make sure first layer is set to support material or removal will be incredibly difficult. 
-      * Send job to F270 over Ethernet  +      - Send job to F270 over Ethernet  
-    * Record the material used and print time in the online log along with the other job information requested. The print log should be on the desktop or https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScS3URUxoHOR62PdQeeSTAYg_suV061UsoFafrgoN0qn6DWYg/viewform. +    - Record the material used and print time in the online log along with the other job information requested. The print log should be on the desktop or https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScS3URUxoHOR62PdQeeSTAYg_suV061UsoFafrgoN0qn6DWYg/viewform. 
-  * **At the printer:** +  - **At the printer:** 
-    * Ultimaker: +    - Ultimaker: 
-      * Make sure print bed is clean +      - Make sure print bed is clean 
-    * F270:  +    - F270:  
-      * Make sure that there is enough room on an CLEAN build tray for your part, and that the build tray is secured in the printer with the locking arm horizontal. Build trays may be used until the entire build area has been printed on, but printed areas should ideally not be reused. +      - Make sure that there is enough room on an CLEAN build tray for your part, and that the build tray is secured in the printer with the locking arm horizontal. Build trays may be used until the entire build area has been printed on, but printed areas should ideally not be reused. 
-    * Start the job at the printer+    - Start the job at the printer
  
 ====Part Removal and Cleaning==== ====Part Removal and Cleaning====
-Ultimaker +**Ultimaker** 
-  * Remove part from print bed using a spatula or razor being careful not to cut yourself or scratch the build plate. Make sure no body part is in line with the tool should it slip or the part break free unexpectedly.\\ +  * Remove part from print bed using a spatula or razor being careful not to cut yourself or scratch the build plate. Make sure no body part is in line with the tool should it slip or the part break free unexpectedly. 
-F270+  * If support was used, submerge print in warm water for several hours to dissolve PVA filament. (prints can warp if submerged in water for over 24 hours) \\ 
 +**F270**
   * Don gloves, face shield, and lab coat   * Don gloves, face shield, and lab coat
   * Carefully, slowly and without splashing cleaning solution open the support removal tank lid, remove and open the tank   * Carefully, slowly and without splashing cleaning solution open the support removal tank lid, remove and open the tank
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 ABS: .12/gram ABS: .12/gram
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-=====Quick Review=====+=====Ultimaker 3 Quick Review=====
 Tool Lead: Andrew Furst \\ Tool Lead: Andrew Furst \\
 Contact: Andrewfurst@ucsb.edu Contact: Andrewfurst@ucsb.edu
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   * Filament should be dried before use if printer has been idle for several weeks   * Filament should be dried before use if printer has been idle for several weeks
   * Bed leveling should be completed every time print cores are swapped   * Bed leveling should be completed every time print cores are swapped
-  * Print cores should be swapped after clog or to change print line width. Used print heads should be kept for spare parts+  * Print cores should be swapped  or purged after clog or to change print line width. Used print heads should be kept for spare parts
  
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