ProvelPrint was designed for printing prosthetic sockets using Provel Print Cups and the Provel E2.20 Extrusion Printer. The user will import a residual limb shape file created by scanning patient anatomy or by casting the residual limb and digitizing with a cast digitizer. The resulting STL file will be imported into a prosthetic limb CAD program for modification. Once the necessary adjustments have been made, the shape is ready to open in ProvelPrint.
Allows the user to open a file, restore ProvelPrint default settings, clear a model, load a sample socket, or a test cylinder.
Allows changing material profile including: Name, Nozzle Temp, Cup Temp, Shrink Factor, and Output Factor, and Seconds Per Layer. Changes to the material profile should be made with caution because they can affect the accuracy and strength of the socket. Material profiles can also be added and deleted.
Displays Help document.
Displays the version number.
Allows the user to enter the printer IP address to establish connection with the printer.
Indicates whether the port is connected or disconnected.
Indicates which side the release button hole in the cup should be on when loading the cup in the cup fixture.
Allows selection of the correct cup diameter and height.
Generally a 5 mm nozzle will be used to print adult sockets.
A layer height of 1.0 mm (.040”) might be typical and will be better at handling abrupt contour changes. Thicker layer heights will print faster.
CP1 is the same polypropylene copolymer used to injection mold Provel Print Cups. This provides best adhesion between the cup and the socket. Polypropylene has been widely used for thermoplastic sockets since the 1980’s. We use the same material previously used in our thermoformer preforms.
Nozzle temperature in °C. Excessive nozzle heat can result in reduced dimensional accuracy. Insufficient nozzle temperature can cause poor layer to layer adhesion and reduced strength.
Nozzle temperature in °C. Insufficient cup temperature can cause poor adhesion and reduced strength.
Corrects for normal shrinkage during cooling.
This allows user correction for minor over or under extrusion.
This allows adjustment in printing speed. Excessive speed can result in reduced dimensional accuracy. Insufficient speed can cause poor layer to layer adhesion and reduced strength.
Shows estimated print time.
Sends the completed and sliced file to designated folder.
Sends the completed and sliced file to the printer.
Allows rotation of the socket in Coronal, Sagittal, and Transverse orientations.
Allows translation of the socket in X (left/right), Y (forward/back), and Z (up/down).