Here is what I'm using TODAY (see below)
> Joe D wrote:
>
> I'm still having some difficulty with this small spot SLA250. It's become very
> apparent that there are no standards in place for parameters. That is to say
> that the chance of two machines running the same resin, build styles, laser
> power, etc. is highly unlikely. To those of us that are using this machine I
> propose that we share with each other the critical settings that we all are
> using for comparative purposes.
>
> So far I've learned that
>
> * the 2.5 mil style that 3D supplied doesn't work in most systems
> * most people are using different resins (I only talked to one other person
> using SL5170)
> * some have had their own formulation mixed
> * laser power varies from 11mw to 2mw on the various machines ( how many
> are there anyway???)
> * only a couple users are satisfied with their results (if there are more
> they haven't spoke out yet)
> * 3D technical support advises leaving the laser on full
> * builds take over 3x longer to build then on a 250/50 and could take as
> much as 6x longer (my experience)
>
> I'd be interested in knowing these bits of information and would compile the
> data and distribute it to those who contributed. I'm not sure what we'll learn
> but I think there will be some value to this exercise.
>
> here is my list:
>
> * manufacturer of laser in use Liconix
> * laser power range observed 3mw to 9mw
> * spot size .003
> * Resin used SL5170
> * Ec 4.8
> * Dp 13.3
> * Resin temp 31C
> * border OC .006
> * hatch OC .0015
> * skin file OC .0065
> * hatch spacing .0025
> * fill spacing .002
> * layer thickness .003
> * blade gap % 210%
> * physical blade gap .004
> * support layer thickness .006
> * support border OC .011
> * support spacing .325
> * zwait 40
> * predip 20
> * # sweeps 1
>
> If there is anything I missed feel free to add it.
>
> Regards,
> Joe D
-- Best Regards,Joe DeGuglielmo Eastman Kodak Company Rapid Prototyping Center 901 Elmgrove Rd. Rochester, NY 14653-5315 (716)-726-7046 Phone (716)-726-3220 FAX jfdegug@kodak.com
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