3D Platform
WorkSeries 200, 300 & 400 Manual
Revision: B
Date: December 28, 2017
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Changing the Nozzle
(applies to Volcano extruders only)
Tools Required
•
7 mm wrench or socket.
•
Adjustable wrench.
1.
To replace the nozzle on the extruder head, first
send the extruder to the home location.
2.
Once the extruder is at the home position, raise
the Z axis by 220 mm. This will give room to work
under the extruder head.
3.
Set the extruder nozzle temperature to 200°C. This
will melt any plastic inside the extruder and loosen
the nozzle.
4.
Once the temperature has reached 200°C, use a
crescent wrench and 7 mm wrench to remove the
nozzle. Use the crescent wrench to hold the base
steady.
Use caution
—
nozzle is hot!
5.
Once nozzle is removed select the replacement
nozzle. Nozzle size can be determined by
inspecting the machined dots along the side of the
nozzle. Refer to the table below for sizes.
Volcano Nozzle Sizes
# of Marks
Nozzle Size
0
0.60 mm
1
0.80 mm
2
1.00 mm
3
1.20 mm
4
0.40 mm
6. Once new nozzle has been selected, hand thread it
into the extruder.
7.
Then use the wrench and crescent wrench to
tighten the nozzle into the assembly. Tighten until
snug.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN
. Overtightening the
nozzle can lead to damage to the nozzle.
8.
Once nozzle is tightened, set the extruder
temperature from 200°C to 230°C. This will heat up
the nozzle and ensure it has a tight fit. Make sure
the PLA fan is turned off or the extruder will not
reach the desired temperature.
9.
Once the temperature has reached 280°C, use the
wrench and crescent wrench to tighten. The
torque specification for final tightening of the
nozzle should be 3 Nm or 26.55 lb-in.
Electrical Maintenance
All electrical work should be assisted or performed by a
3D Platform service technician or a CSP. Contact
support.3dplatform.com. A wiring diagram can be
found on our website www.3dplatform.com.