User`s manual

ZPrint™ Software Manual Setup The Build

11/30/09

• Helps prevent “squash” effects for hollow cylindrical parts, or parts with overhangs.

NOTE: “Squash” effect results from an overhang being supported only with unprinted powder. For

example, if a part is a hollow round cylinder, the weight of the powder above the cylinder will cause it to

“squash” to something slightly less than round, if there is no support underneath.

5.17.2 Create a Fixture for an entire part

1. Select the part in ZPrint.

2. Select Edit > Make Fixture. ZPrint orients the part in the 3D View for building the Fixture.

NOTE: The settings in the Make Fixture dialog are the General Preference settings that are preset in

the software and the recommended settings for the printer. See Section 5.17.4 “Default Fixture Set-

tings” for details.

3. There are two features you may choose to enable for a Fixture:

• Make Bumper: To add a bumper to a fixture, check the Make Bumper check box. A bumper will be

generated on the Fixture base.

• Holes between walls: Powder may get trapped between the Fixture and the part. You can gener-

ate a Fixture with holes at the grid intersections to allow powder to escape during powder removal.

A zero (0) in this field means no holes are generated on the Fixture. The higher the percentage,

the larger the holes will be on the Fixture.