Hardware manual

ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build

10/21/08

2.9 Fixtures

A Fixture is a grid-shaped object with a top surface between the bottom-most surface of the part, (without

actually touching the part), and the bottom of the Build Bed. Generate a Fixture under a part, or a portion of

a part, to create a “cradle” that is easily handled during transport, depowdering and post-processing. An

optional bumper feature is available to provide additional protection during automatic powder removal for

especially delicate parts, or multiple parts in the same build.

NOTE: ZPrint will evaluate the geometry of the part and build the smallest Fixture necessary, with

minimum use of materials.

Mirror

Mirror/Mirror Group - Mirror a part in the X, Y, or Z

direction.

Select your part. Select Transform > Mirror.

Choose a direction to mirror the part.

Justify

Justify/Justify Group - Aligns or “justifies” the

selected part to a specified location in the Build Bed.

Options include Left/Right, Front/Back, and Bot-

tom of the Build Bed.

Select the part. Select Transform > Justify.

Choose your settings.

If a part extends outside of the Build Bed, ZPrint

prompts you with a warning message and outlines

the part with a red wire frame. You can manually

adjust the position of the part with your mouse, or

you can use the Justify dialog.

Undo - Select to undo your last transformation

action.

• Undo works for the last action taken. You

cannot undo multiple actions.

• Undo only applies to the commands on the

Transform menu.