GrabCAD: Slicing

To insert singular parts, select "Add Models"

To insert assemblies, select "File", then "Add STLs as Assembly"

If you need duplicates, wait until after editing orientation to make copies

After adding STLs, check if there are errors with the files

If there are errors, there will be a red exclamation point or an orange warning sign

Red exclamation points can be fixed by using "Analysis Mode" and selecting "Repair all Models"

In "Analysis Mode" any STLs with errors will be outlined in red and after repair, should all be outlined in green

Orange warning signs typically indicate that a file is too small, or it is off the build plate

Prior to changing any settings, check the size of the STLs, especially if there is an orange warning sign

Make sure to select all components if it is an assembly

If dimensions are provided, select the scale option and adjust as necessary

If dimensions are not provided, check with the client for dimensions before moving further

Often times, you can just change the units from mm to in

Check the loaded materials to make sure all materials required for the print are loaded

If not, select "Change" under "Tray Settings", bringing up the Tray materials Page

If materials are already loaded on the printer, select "Get printer's loaded materials"

If slicing ahead of material change, remove unnecessary materials and add in the necessary materials then save

Select part finish of either "Matte" or "Glossy"

Glossy allows for the top surface to be free of support material, giving it a smoother surface finish

A glossy finish will only happen on the top surface where support material is not needed

Matte covers the entire part in support material allowing parts to reach a higher resolution

Select the blend that the client requested

If 3 mixable materials are loaded, there will be a drop down allowing more combinations to be selected for printing

Always adjust the "Grid style" to "Lite"

If you select a material with any percentage of Agilus30, GrabCAD will default to "Heavy" style support

Edit Orientation through "Orient"

If a specific orientation is desired, lock the orientation

Select "Arrange this Tray"

"Arrange this Tray" will not change any orientations but will change location

Selecting "Optimize" reduces the amount of time and material needed for the print

"Optimize" will change the location and orientation of the parts so that the least amount of material and time is needed

Select "Estimate at the bottom of the slicer

Record the information under "Digital Material" on Papercut

If there are multiple materials being used there will only be an estimate for "Digital Material"

Select "Print"

Select "Digital Material" as the print mode

Go to the computer next to the Connex and on the UI, hit the red button, turning the Connex online