PURPLE PLATYPUS UNIVERSITY
FDM: Basic Operator Training
The FDM: Basic Operator Training course is designed to give FDM Machine Operators a comprehensive overview of FDM technology and machine operation.
Course Curriculum
- FDM Technology Overview
- Review: System Overview & Best Practices
- Printer Operations
- Safety
- Navigating the Control Screen
- Material Handling and Loading
- Build Tray/Sheet
- Removing Models
- Standard GrabCAD Software Tutorials
- Importing Models
- Workflow
- Tray Settings
- Sending a Job to the Printer
- General Maintenance & Post-Processing
- Emptying the Purge Bucket
- Replacing Tips/Tip Shrouds/Tip Wipers
- X, Y, Z Calibrations
- Removing Supports
- Soak Tank
Scheduling Details
Location: Purple Platypus HQ | Irvine, CA
Duration: 1 Day
Lunch: Included
Course Types:
Open Enrollment:
– $800 per person
– Minimum Attendees: 2
– Pre-Set Date
Exclusive Enrollment:
– $4,200 total
– Maximum Attendees: 4
– Custom Date
Exclusive Plus Enrollment:
– $7,200 total
– Maximum Attendees: 4
– Custom Date
– 1 On-Site Visit
– Application Engineering Support with 24-Hour Response Time*
With the Exclusive Enrollment course, Attendees have a 1:1 training tailored to their company’s needs, with the option to use their own files. An Exclusive Plus Enrollment course includes everything in the Exclusive class, plus an on-site technical visit and 1 year Application Engineering support with 24-hour response time within business hours.*
*Up to 30 outreaches per year.
