Operation Manual

RAFTS
A ra is a flat base that is printed before
the object. A ra can help your object stick
securely to the build plate. [Fig 10.3]
In MakerWare, when you select the Make
command or Make button, you can check a
box in the Make dialog to include a ra with
your print.
A ra consists of several layers forming
a flat surface for your object to rest on.
Objects printed with ras sit on this base
of disposable material instead of directly
on the build surface. If your build plate is
uneven or has imperfections, the ra might
provide a better build surface. The base
layer of the ra is thicker than a regular layer
and prints more slowly, so it adheres better
to the build plate.
NOTE: MakerBot recommends that you include
a ra for best results when printing with support.
Support structures might not adhere well to the
build plate without a ra.
To print an object with a ra:
1. Open MakerWare. Open the model you
want to print.
2. Click the Make button or open the File
menu and choose Make It.
3. In the Make dialog, make sure the Ra
box is checked.
4. Print the object as usual.
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File Name: 3D mouse Fig. 10.3
Design by: DDStarkey
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