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This is an overview of the machine. Overviews are great, they are like views that go over things. The main reason this is here is so that the table of contents does't end up in a weird spot. In the future this will have a nice description of the F370.

The Stratasys F370 printer is an FDM printer capable of producing highly accurate parts, whether for prototyping or functional use. The F370 shares the same brand and concept as the Dimension sst 1200 printer, but with subtle differences in operation and maintenance. The F370 boasts the largest build plate in the Prototype lab. Combined with its high accuracy and consistency, the F370 can be left overnight to print multiple parts from throughout the day with little worry about print failures.

 

The dissolving support material leaves no surface damage from breaking off supports and allows for creative parts that are impossible on other printers.  

 

 

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==== Preparing the F370 ====

==== Preparing the F370 ====

* Acceptable Prints

* Acceptable Prints

** Your part should be run by a lab volunteer to ensure the F370 or Dimension is the best printer option. Generally, a part will need to be printed on the F370 or Dimension printer if it is too complex for a Prusa, takes advantage of the dissolving support material, or you are otherwise instructed to do so by a lab volunteer. Feel free to ask a lab volunteer if you need help deciding which printer to print your part on.

** The maximum part size is 14 x 10 x 14 inches, or 35.56 x 25.4 x 35.56 centimeters. Any part that large should be shown to a lab volunteer to discuss options.  

** Generally, a part will be fit for the F370 or Dimension printer if it is highly detailed and/or has holes that require fairly high tolerances. If it is a small, detailed part, a Form 2 printer should suffice. If the part is quick and simple, a Prusa will likely suffice.

** If your part is designed to take advantage of the dissolving support material the Stratasys machines use, then verify with a lab volunteer that it will be okay to print.

** Even if you are certain your part belongs on the Dimension or F370, double check with a lab volunteer before you add it to the pack. Their goal is to help you, but the Prototype Lab would like to avoid excessively expensive and/or unnecessary prints.  

==== Using GrabCAD ====

==== Using GrabCAD ====

On Opening GrabCAD, make sure that you select the printer you want to use for the part you want to print; in this case, the F370, which will appear as "f370D30365". The volunteers in the lab can help you determine which printer would work best. The menu the the right of the image shows the printer options, make sure you select the correct printer, in this case it is the Dimension. After ensuring you have the software correctly set up, open your file and place it on the build plate, Note: your file has to be in STL format to work with any printing software. The build plate is correctly scaled to the actual build plate, so when sizing up or down you can check the size and placement of the print with the build plate.

On Opening GrabCAD, make sure that you select the printer you want to use for the part you want to print; in this case, the F370, which will appear as "f370D30365". The volunteers in the lab can help you determine which printer would work best. The menu the the right of the image shows the printer options, make sure you select the correct printer, in this case it is the Dimension. After ensuring you have the software correctly set up, open your file and place it on the build plate, Note: your file has to be in STL format to work with any printing software. The build plate is correctly scaled to the actual build plate, so when sizing up or down you can check the size and placement of the print with the build plate.