Skip to main content

v1.0

Major VersionM

Approved AFL Guide Approval Process

by Nico Willem Lagendyk

Introduction

This guide will explain how to remove a model from the Raise3D N2 Plus as well as tips for removing support material.

Images by: TW

  1. Click "Print Success" or "Print Failure" If printed successfully,  click "Done"
    • Click "Print Success" or "Print Failure"

    • If printed successfully, click "Done"

    • If not, click "Reprint Last Job"

  2. Press the blue down arrow on the touchscreen to lower the build platform to at least 150 mm Or Click on the "Z:##" box to bring up a number pad
    • Press the blue down arrow on the touchscreen to lower the build platform to at least 150 mm

    • Or Click on the "Z:##" box to bring up a number pad

    • Type 150 into the field and press "OK"

  3. The build plate can be hot directly after a print has finished so wear heat gloves if necessary Lift the build plate off the magnetic bed from the front two corners
    • The build plate can be hot directly after a print has finished so wear heat gloves if necessary

    • Lift the build plate off the magnetic bed from the front two corners

    • Pull the build plate out of the printer

  4. Flex the build plate in multiple directions to release the part If the model does not easily pop off place the build plate on a flat surface
    • Flex the build plate in multiple directions to release the part

    • If the model does not easily pop off place the build plate on a flat surface

    • Using a spatula at a low angle, work around the edges of the raft and slowly push further each time

    • Be patient with fragile parts as they could break off or crack

    • Do not use a high angle on the spatula as it could dig into and damage the BuildTak surface

  5. Remove any support remnants from the build surface Using a paper towel wipe the build plate clean with IPA Return the build plate to the machine pressing up against the onyx spacing blocks at the back
    • Remove any support remnants from the build surface

    • Using a paper towel wipe the build plate clean with IPA

    • Return the build plate to the machine pressing up against the onyx spacing blocks at the back

    • Slowly lower the spring steel onto the magnets

    • For most prints the raft should come off easily and should not need more force than applied by your hands

    • For more complex parts, the raft may require some poking and prodding from the spatula- use gloves to avoid cuts

    • If the raft is fused to the part, re-slice the part with a larger raft-to-model spacing

    • Supports can be removed using pliers or picks and patience

    • Supports that are fused to the part and difficult to remove may require additional post-processing, or need to be re-sliced with larger spacing

Nico Willem Lagendyk

Member since: 01/24/2020

2,259 Reputation

38 Guides authored

Team

AFL: COVID Staffers Member of AFL: COVID Staffers

23 Members

124 Guides authored

0 Comments

Add Comment