Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)

Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printer
Build Volume: 22.3 x 22.3 x 20.5cm
Layer Height: 0.06 - 0.15mm
Infill: 10 - 20%
Filament Diameter: 2.85mm
Slicer Software: Ultimaker Cura
Filament Types: PLA, ABS

Hyrel System 30M 3D Printer
Filament Types: PLA, ABS

Prusa i3 MK3S+ 3D Printer
Filament Types: PLA, ABS

Stratasys Dimension 1200es 3D Printer
Build Volume: 10" x 10" x 12"
Filament Types: ABS with PLA supports

Ultimaker 2⁺s use FDM technology for 3D printing. It is perfect for prototypes in PLA and ABS material. It also can create support material for overhanging parts.

Hyrels can print a large range of materials. The Repetrel control software allows for great flexibility in varying processing parameters.  Print in just one material, or experiment with combinations; the heads are modular and each printer can support up to four heads at once.

Prusa i3 is an FDM printer for 3D printing. It has a maximum print temperature of 300ºC so it is capable of a range of higher temperature materials. It has great reliability and produces higher resolution prints.

The Dimension 1200es is a large 3D printer for ABS filaments which uses soluble support technology (SST). By printing the main structure in ABS and all support structueres in PLA, supports can later be dissolved in a lye bath to yield a clean product.

Ultimaker 2 Procedures

Primary Use

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Operating Principle

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Safety Procedures

The primary safety concerns with the Ultimaker 2 3D Printers are the heated nozzle and, by extension, the hot filament that the nozzle extrudes. Long pants, close-toed shoes, and safety glasses should be worn at all times while operating the Ultimaker 2. Care should be taken to avoid touching the nozzle and heated filament by hand; users should always use tweezers when handling heated filament.

Troubleshooting

Several problems can arise while operating the Ultimaker 2 3D printer.

Bed Leveling

See our Bed Leveling Guide.

Print Adhesion

Issues involving print adhesion typically arise within the first few minutes of printing. Printed filament will remove itself from the print bed, resulting in the printer's inability to continue placing lines.

1. The first step when experiencing an adhesion issue is to stop the print
   • To Abort the print, spin the wheel to "Tune"
   • Select "Abort Print." Be sure to confirm the command.
2. Once the print has stopped, the next step is to apply an adhesive
   • Allow the print bed to cool before handling
   • Remove the remainder of the failed print from the print bed
   • Move the two metal clasps out of the way and remove the glass print bed from the printer
   • Spray the adhesive onto the print bed
   • Return the print bed to the printer. Be sure to secure it with the metal clasps.
   • Restart the print
3. If the additional adhesive does not fix the problem, increase the heat of the print bed.
   • During the print, spin the wheel to "Tune"
4. If increasing the heat does not fix the problem, the next step is to add adhesion on the printed part
   • Return to Cura to re-slice the part
   • In Cura, be sure to check "Adhesion" before slicing.
   • Once slicing is complete, restart the print

Filament Extrusion

There are two ways we typically see a failure to extrude filament in the Ultimaker 2. These are Filament Grinding and a Clogged Nozzle. Each of these require different solutions.