Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D Operations Guide
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D Specifications Printer Style FFF(Fused Filament Fabrication) Cartesian Robot Open Frame Printing Print Surface: Heated bed Print Area: 215mm x 215mm x 220mm (8.5in x 8.5in x8.7in) Print Volume: 10,170cm (625 in ) of usable space Top Print Speed: 100mm/sec (4.1in/sec) Print Tolerance: 0.1mm (0.0039in) in X and Y axes. Z axis is dependent on layer thickness Layer Thickness: 0.075mm to 0.35mm (0.003in - 0.
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D Table of Contents Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 2 Printer Style .............................................................................................................................................. 2 Printing ...............................................................................................................................
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D Bed material ............................................................................................................................................ 20 ABS/Acetone Glue ................................................................................................................................... 21 Maintaining Your 3D Printer ....................................................................................................................... 22 Bed Levelling .
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D Warning READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE UNPACKING AND POWERING UP YOUR PRINTER. Safety Information Caution: Do not reach inside the INFINITY 3D printer while it is operating, and always allow for the heated parts to be fully cooled after operation. The INFINITY 3D printer generates high temperatures and has moving parts that may cause injury.
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D 3D Printer Software Software Overview Revolution 3D Printers, makers of the INFINITY 3D printer, completely supports free/libre hardware and software. Along with the INFINITY 3D being a free/libre hardware design, it has been tested to work with 100% free/libre software. To operate your INFINITY 3D printer you will need to install a few software packages. You will need Slicing Software to convert an .STL to .
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D MatterControl Figure 1 MatterControl Website: http://www.mattercontrol.com The slicing software is the first tool in the chain of 3D printing software. Slicing software uses commonly used .STL files to create .gcode files. .STL .OBJ .AMF INPUT SLICER OUTPUT .gcode Gcode files contain instructions for the 3D printer on where, when, and how fast to make movements. This is where choosing the right slicing software to optimize your .STL, .OBJ or .
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D MatterSlice includes very simple settings that allow you to easily refine prints. You can create multiple configurations for changing printer setups including nozzle sizes and desired print resolution. For ease of use we have pre-defined three Quality Slice Settings and two Material settings in the MatterSlice program. These configuration settings will appear when you select the INFINITY 3D printer.
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D CAD and 3D Modeling Software Currently Revolution 3D Printers is not distributing any CAD or 3D modeling software packages. However, there are multiple free/libre software packages available. Other common non-free CAD and 3D modeling software are also capable of exporting the required .STL files. On some CAD and 3D modeling software you will need to select millimetres as the output unit.
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D Getting to know the INFINITY 3D Printer Main Components Identification Figure 2 Main Components Identification For a full components list, refer to the Illustrated Parts Catalogue.
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D Full Graphic Display/Control Panel Figure 3 Full Graphic Control/Display Panel The Infinity 3D Full Graphic Display/Control panel allows for untethered printing and thus eliminate the possibilities of a failed print due to the connection between a computer and the printer timing out or simply failing. The full graphic display/control panel also allows for many on the fly adjustments not available when using a tethered connection.
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D Preheat ABS 3 Preheat ABS ALL Preheat ABS Bed Cool down Switch power off Move axis Move 10mm Move 1mm Move 0.
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D Figure 4 Single Professional All Metal Extruder Single Professional All Metal Extruder The INFINITY 3D printer incorporates many innovative features and well thought out parts designed to take full advantage of the Single Professional All Metal Extruder.
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D Figure 5 Quick Disconnect Extruder Plug The Professional Extruder utilises a D-Sub connector located on the rear of the extruder carriage assembly. This allows for the quick replacement of the extruder assembly by simply removing three screws and unplugging from printer.
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D Heated Bed Figure 6 Heated Bed The heated bed is essential to creating high quality prints by reducing warping and curling of the printed parts due to inconsistent cooling and shrinking. The heated bed is controlled by the power wires connecting the +/- to the RAMPS board and a thermistor controls when power is ON or OFF depending on the temperature selected by the operator.
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D Power Supply Figure 7 Power Supply The Standard 12volt 30AMP power supply, mounted in the aft RH corner of the frame, provides the DC voltage required to operate the printer. The power supply is turned ON and OFF with a switch located on the front panel of the printer.
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D RAMPS Enclosure Figure 9 RAMPS Enclosure The RAMPS enclosure, located in the aft LH corner, was designed to provide a convenient place to house all necessary electronics as well as provide proper cooling of circuitry to ensure trouble free operation.
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D Axis Identification - XYZ +E Cartesian Robot Figure 10 XYZ Cartesian Robot The INFINITY 3D is a Cartesian robot, this means it moves in the XYZ axis in a linear manner. The E axis can be considered the tool head as it is the extruder motor which needs to be controlled to enable correct extrusion rates.
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D Limit Switch Locations Figure 11 Limit Switch Locations Mechanical limit switches are strategically located to both aid in keeping the wiring clean as well as to provide the least possibility of interference and trouble. The X-Axis Limit switch is located on the X-Axis motor mount and is activated by the tab on the aluminum extruder mount plate. This stop is not adjustable.
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D The Important First Layer Before you start the first print it is worthwhile to talk about the importance of getting the first layer right. As many have found through trial and error, if the first layer is not the best it can be then it can lead to complete failure, parts detaching, and warping. There are several techniques and recommendations to follow in order to minimise the chance of this happening.
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D ABS/Acetone Glue Acetone is not included or required for the INFINITY 3D printer. Acetone can cause skin irritation when prolonged skin contact occurs. It is recommended to use acetone safe gloves when applying the ABS/acetone glue. Use the ABS/acetone glue in a well-ventilated space. Leave the mixture bottle closed except when applying to the bed. Acetone liquid and vapours are highly flammable.
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D Maintaining Your 3D Printer There is little maintenance needed in keeping your INFINITY 3D printer running. Depending on your rate of use you will want to perform a quick check of your printer every 2-4 weeks. The following maintenance guide lines will keep your printer printing quality models. Bed Levelling The INFINITY 3D is completely assembled, calibrated and fine tuned so that you can start printing right away.
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D plate. Adjust the coarse adjust Z-Axis stop by moving it up or down until the nozzle has a clearance of approx 2-3 mm from the build plate. You will need to “Auto home” each time you make an adjustment. You may need to “Auto home” a few times if you make an adjustment upwards. 14. Repeat Steps 6-14 to level each corner. Smooth Rods Wipe the smooth steel rods with a clean rag or paper towel. The linear bearings require very little lubricant.
Revolution 3D Printers INFINITY 3D Support For common technical support questions for your INFINITY 3D printer visit Revolution3DPrinters.com If you have further questions, For Technical Assistance call: 1-877-269-5510, ext 2 Email: support@revolution3Dprinters.com Please completely read this manual before contacting for support questions or help.
