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3D SYSTEMS, INC
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PN:80-D48 REV A
1 . Layering module
This module consists of :
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The roller
The roller can move in a straight line using the carriage :
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Maximum position: 355 mm
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Maximum speed: 200 mm/s
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Accuracy: <1 mm
And rotate :
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Maximum speed: 5 turn per second
The combination of different movements of roller and carriage are adjustable for carrying out actions of layering such as
spreading, smoothing and compacting . The layer thickness of powder differs depending on the material properties (particle
size, flowability...) and on the desired part characteristics.
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The scraper
Its geometry enables to carry the powder from the feeding piston to the sintering piston .
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Feeding piston
This piston contains the volume of powder that will be used for sintering . Its characteristics are given below:
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Dimensions: 100 x 100 mm
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Powder volume: 2 liters
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Stroke: 200 mm
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Maximum speed: 20 mm/s
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Positioning accuracy: ± 5 µm
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Sintering piston
The parts are manufactured on a sintering plate, located on the sintering piston . Its characteristics are:
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Dimensions of the sintering plate : 100 x 100 mm
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Useful stroke: 80 mm (with a sintering plate of 10 mm thick)
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Maximum speed: 20 mm/s
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Positioning accuracy: ±3 µm
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Tamping unit
The compacting element translates in order to clog the feeding piston, then, the piston rises to compact the powder .
2 . Collecting tank
It recovers all non-sintered powders and residues of sintering that have to be treated within
external recycling system .