Stratasys FDM 3D Printing

Hello,

As far as I know there isn't any way to do this.

It would be nice if there was a way to "save" print jobs that get interrupted during build without using a UPS.

-Bob

Hello Matthias,

There is possibly a way for this to work. It depends on if you know what layer the print failed at. The best way for us to help you answer your question is for you to call into our Customer Care Line. 1-800-801-6491

Hello,

thank you for your quick reply. I have tried to contact you with the chat function on your website but this did not work. Nothing happens when I click on the Chat button. I have talked to our german direct support partner too but they told me that my problem can't be solved because the printer starts with a self test after starting a print. The print head touches the print platform on several points to check if there is any part on it and when it recognises something on it the print aborts with an failure. This is a function of the printer and can't be turned off. They told me that it is not possible to start a print with a start z-height bigger 0 mm.

Can you send me a email adress of someone who can help me out? If you are not allowed to post it public you can send it to me via a private message.

Thanks!

Best regards,

Matthias Höfling

Hi Matthias,

The printer software is not designed to run prints from the middle due to the auto calibration before each print. To diagnose your problem, the reason for print failure must first be identified. The reseller for your printer will be your point of contact to solve your issue whether it be hardware or software related.

Hello,

thank you!

Best regards,

Matthias Höfling

It sounds like you could measure the part which did print, then slice the CAD data, and start building a 2nd job.

You'll have two parts at the end, but those can be bonded together with a suitable bonding agent, or mechanical fasteners.

This was a common situation when working with stereolithography prints, and it should work well for other technologies like FDM, and Polyjet.

Measure, slice, print, bond, sand/finish

Thank you for your suggestion! For sure this is an option. Bonding is always an option.

I have done this work now with an Makerbot Replicator 2X Printer with the software Simplify3D. With this setup you can start a print at a certain z-height. A little bit of testing and fine tuning is necessary but afterwards you will get good results.