Cincinnati SAAM Documento tecnico
Equipment Manual
Copyright © 2016 New Valence Robotics Corporation
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Introduction
SAAM is a Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printer. Plastic filament is
extruded via a mechanical drive through a hot nozzle as the print head is moved
in X, Y, and Z axes to form a part. SAAM is controlled with NVCloud, accessed
at my.NVBOTS.com. NVCloud converts manifold .STL files into toolpaths that
are pushed to SAAM. After a print job is successfully printed, the part removal
mechanism will remove the print job to the part collection bin readying SAAM to
begin the next print job.
SAAM 3D printer is Built to Share™. It offers the only automated part removal
in the industry, and is paired with NVCloud software that allows users to print
parts anytime, from any cloud-connected device –while providing
administrators with full control of print queues and workflows typical in a shared-
use scenario. This combination of capabilities makes SAAM uniquely suited for
continuous 24-7 operation in multi-user environments.
To start printing on your SAAM, visit my.NVBOTS.com.
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Identification
Figure 2) SAAM Top View
Figure 1) SAAM Front View
Figure 1
1. Camera
2. Emergency Stop
3. Removal Barrier
4. Removal Mechanism
5. Filament Detector
6. Spool Mount
7. Purge Collector
8. Z Carriage Barrier
9. Part Collection Bin
Figure 2
1. Filament Guide Tube
2. Extruder
3. Print Plate
Figure 3
1. Expansion Board
2. Printer Board
3. Onboard Computer
Figure 3) SAAM Electronics Panel
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Installation
Packing List
Figure 4) SAAM included supplies
Figure 4
1. Filament Spools
2. Buildtak Applicator
3. Z-Carriage Cover
4. Purge Collector
5. Buildtak
6. Blower Duct (spare)
7. Top Lid Key
8. Front Door Key
9. Wire Brushes
10. 4mm Allen Key
11. Ethernet Cable
12. Power Supply
13. SAAM (not shown)
14. Equipment Manual (not shown)
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Initial Setup
Figure 5) Un-created SAAM on table
Figure 6) Packing foam securing print head
Figure 7) Packing foam securing supplies box
Figure 8) Z-Carriage barrier placement
1. Remove printer from crate and place on stable
surface.
2. Unlock the top lid with the included keys.
3. Unlatch the top lid by sliding it toward the front
of the printer.
4. Remove the top lid by lifting upwards. Set top
lid aside.
5. Remove the WHITE FOAM packaging blocks
and printer supplies box from the printer.
6. Place the Z-Carriage Cover on the top-back of
the Z-Carriage as indicated in Figure 8.
7. Insert the purge collector into the slot at the
front of the printer as indicated in Figure 9.
8. Plug in Ethernet and power cables on the
bottom-left side of the printer.
Figure 10) Ethernet and power jacks
Figure 9) Purge collector placement
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9. Power on the printer at the red emergency stop button by pulling
outwards. The printer should connect and boot in 0 - 5 minutes.
The printer has successfully connected when the part removal
routine begins.
10. Sign in to my.NVBOTS.com with your account credentials. If you
11. Run the “Change Filament” routine from the Dashboard page to
load a new spool of filament into the printer. Click the
Maintenance button and then the Change Filament button. Follow
the on-screen instructions.
12. Start printing. See Operation.
Figure 11) Change Filament routine is located under Maintenance on my.NVBOTS.com/dashboard.
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Safety
Pinch Points
The print head motion system can cause pinching.
Keep hands clear and tie back long hair while the
system is in motion.
Sharp Components
The part removal system contains a sharp blade. Use
caution to avoid cuts.
Burn Hazards
The hot end and the print plate operate at temperatures which may cause burns. Only touch surfaces colder
than 45 °C to avoid burns.
Figure 12) Print head motion system pinch point hazard
Figure 13) Part removal system cutting hazard
Figure 14) Hot-end burn hazard
Figure 15) Print plate burn hazard
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Specifications
Build Envelope: 7.9” x 7.4” x 9.4” (20 cm x 19 cm x 24 cm)
Printer Dimensions: 30” x 22” x 23” (76 cm x 56 cm x 59 cm)
Maximum Printing Speed: 0.16 lbs / hr (72 grams / hr)
Layer Height (Z Resolution):Standard (0.007”) / Fast (0.012”) Standard (0.2 mm) / Fast (0.3 mm)
Nozzle Diameter: 0.016” (0.4 mm)
Build Material: Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Material Delivery: 2.2 lb spool (1 kg spool)
Power Requirements: 240 W
Connectivity: Ethernet
Software: NVCloud
Operation
SAAM is managed and operated through the interface at my.NVBOTS.com.
For tips, best practices, and getting started, visit my.NVBOTS.com/support.
Troubleshooting
For troubleshooting information, please visit my.NVBOTS.com/support.
Have the following information ready before making contact with a Support Representative:
Company Name
Machine Serial Number
Error Code
Have this manual available for reference
You may contact customer support via the instant chat icon at the bottom-right of the NVCloud interface at
my.NVBOTS.com.
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