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3D SYSTEMS, INC

PN:80-D48 REV A

Procedure:

WARNING: MULTI-STAGE MAINTENANCE . YOU MUST READ THE ENTIRE PROCEDURE BEFORE BEGINNING .

WARNING : IMPROPER OPERATION OR STORAGE MAY CONTRIBUTE TO CONDITIONS IN THE WORK AREA OR

FACILITY THAT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY AND PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE . CHECK

THAT EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND USED AS INTENDED .

1 .

Check that the 2 pneumatic filter valves are closed:

•

Access Step #7 of the Preparation Assistant,

•

The graphic display of the closed filter valves is

. If valves are not closed (corresponding graphic

), click on “Can

ister valves” button on the control panel to close them:

Step 2 is performed to disconnect filter from machine. When changing the filter, leave the pneumatic

valves on the tubes. Only open the clamps on the filter vessel (as indicated below), and remove the valves

from the vessel .

Inlet pneumatic valve

Filter inlet port (side connection)

(Dirty in)

Tubes connected

to the printer

Outlet pneumatic valve

Filter outlet port (top connection)
(Clean out)

Filter vessel

Transportation cart

Button to close

the filter valves

Summary of Contents for ProX DMP 100

Page 1: ...ProX DMP 100 3D Production Printer User Guide Original Instructions ...

Page 2: ...skin contact 5 Powder eye contact 5 DMP Equipment Safety Features 6 Safety Interlocks 6 DMP System Response if an Interlock Fails 8 Limited Access and Barrier Shielding 8 Other Active Safety Features 9 Machine Safety 9 Electrical Safety 9 Personal Protective Equipment 10 Hand Tools 10 Grounding 10 Vacuum Cleaners 11 Fire and Explosion Prevention 11 Room Ventilation 11 Material Safety 12 Material I...

Page 3: ...rectives 22 European directive 89 686 CE in Europe 22 Operator safety 22 3 SYSTEM SPECIFICATION 22 The Prox DMP100 system 22 4 PROX DMP100 AT A GLANCE 23 Prox DMP100 system components 23 A Front doors and glove doors 24 B Manufacturing chamber 24 C Laser assembly 26 D Screen control panel and external control panel 27 E Connection panel 28 F Airlock 29 G Pneumatic data management 29 H Process filt...

Page 4: ...isuse 60 6 USER MAINTENANCE 61 Servicing replacement process filter procedure 61 Process filter external filter 62 Preventive maintenance schedule 69 Every month maintenance 69 Every 3 months maintenance 70 Procedure to check the glove for damage 70 Front and Back casings cleaning 71 Exhaust filter replacing 74 Every 6 months maintenance 75 Gas filter replacement 75 Every 1 year maintenance 76 Cal...

Page 5: ...ass IV laser that can be potentially dangerous when the machine is operated differently than stated in this manual The principal technical characteristics are mentioned on the table Fiber Laser P 50 W λ 1070 nm Layering system Adjustable Building volume 100 x 100 x 80 mm Metal materials Stainless steel tool steels non ferrous alloys super alloys Ceramic materials Alumina cermet Repeatability x 20 ...

Page 6: ...rmed on metal powders only Each metal powder should only be used after checking the information provided by the supplier the material safety data sheet MSDS and any applicable regulations Limitations relating to the manufacture of 3D objects by laser sintering Before manufacturing a 3D object please ensure that none of the following criteria are met A 3D object with at least one of the layers cove...

Page 7: ... any DMP equipment enclosure Do not try to open any panel or door while a machine is running Do not access any area of the machine near the print chamber during printing Take note of all warning labels on the machine Secure electrical cables and coolant hoses to prevent tripping Make a daily inspection of the machine before starting work Never wear a tie scarf or loose fitting clothing when operat...

Page 8: ...onal injury FIRE HAZARD Indicates potential fire can occur that could cause damage to equipment or personal injury EXPLOSION HAZARD Indicates potential explosion can occur due to combustible particles inside of unit that could cause damage to equipment or personal injury PINCH POINT HAZARD Keep hands clear STATIC HAZARD Indicates electro static discharge that can cause damage to the equipment or p...

Page 9: ...e are no user serviceable parts inside If electrocution occurs seek first aid and medical attention immediately Pushing the E stop button will de energize the equipment components and diffuse the hazardous situation Material Inhalation The material handling process may create a choking or air restriction hazard If someone has difficulty breathing or a loss of breath sensation transport the person ...

Page 10: ...Y BE ALL THAT WILL PREVENT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS OPERATING CONDITIONS Safety Interlocks Safety interlock devices on the DMP equipment help prevent accidental laser exposure electrical shocks crush injuries burns and fires DMP equipment will not operate unless all safety interlocks are satisfied WARNING NEVER TRY TO DISABLE OR OVERRIDE ANY SAFETY INTERLOCK DEVICE ON ANY DMP EQUIPMENT OPERATING EQUI...

Page 11: ...7 3D SYSTEMS INC PN 80 D48 REV A B Safety interlock switch on the right door C Safety interlock switch on the scanner head D Safety interlock switch on the airlock door ...

Page 12: ...gns limit access to the following Service areas such as cabinets and enclosures for electrical power and automation controls This prevents accidental exposure to electrical shock hazards Material areas such as material feed hoppers This prevents burn hazards by minimizing exposure to heated material slip hazards by preventing material from spilling onto the floor fire hazards by minimizing airborn...

Page 13: ...ontrol of the diodes temperature control of the back reflexion absorber temperature and control the integrity of the fiber Protection of the scan head control of the head temperature Lock out tag out on the main power switch when the main power switch is locked in the OFF position the machine cannot be switched on ELECTRICAL SAFETY 3D Systems recommends explosion proof wiring for the room where th...

Page 14: ...ye s Safety shoes The use of antistatic safety shoes is mandatory in any area where heavy items are handled This includes powder vessels and sintering plate In any area where powder is handled safety shoes with antistatic soles are recommended Hygiene It is advised to wash your hands even when wearing gloves after handling powder It is also recommended to shower and wash your hair after removing t...

Page 15: ...ose rooms must wear safety shoes with antistatic or conductive soles and antistatic or conductive outer garments If grounding through conductive flooring is impossible the use of antistatic bracelets combined with grounding to a work bench or the equipment itself is recommended Likewise the use of carts or other devices with non conducting wheels is prohibited ROOM VENTILATION A room ventilation s...

Page 16: ...PURCHASING OPTIONS Finding Material Safety Information Use the Material Safety Information table to locate references and contacts for information on important material safety topics Read the SDS of the material used for the specific precautions to be observed Material Safety Information TOPIC REFERENCE CONTACT Standard industrial ventilation practices US American Conference of Governmental Hygien...

Page 17: ...tion means that these powders form an immediate fire and explosion risk when exposed to moisture The end user is required to review the Safety Data Sheet for each material in your facility Always assume that any material is both a health and fire hazard REACTIVE METAL POWDER STORAGE To store reactive metal powders in your facility Use closed containers Closed containers will prevent accidental dus...

Page 18: ...t of DMP equipment INHALATION Avoid breathing powdered materials Always wear dust mask rated FFP3 N99 level protec tion or equivalent level protection Always provide adequate ventilation SHOP SAFETY Train operators in DMP system procedures Wear safety glasses Use extreme care with all heated materials Make sure that the room is well ventilated AVOIDING SPILLS Keep containers closed when not in use...

Page 19: ...onment that may become oxygen deficient make sure you comply with the following items If at any time you feel you are experiencing symptoms of oxygen deprivation leave the area immediately You have received oxygen safety training The room is well ventilated at least 4 air exchanges per hour Self contained breathing apparatus is available and easily accessible The room oxygen alarm monitor is funct...

Page 20: ...alth and Human Services Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH and by IEC 60825 the International Electrotechnical Commission s Radiation Safety of Laser Products Equipment Classification Requirements and User s Guide The Class I and Class IV laser designations also comply with DIN VDE 0837 02 86 A1 07 90 You can read more about laser saf...

Page 21: ...YSTEMS INC PN 80 D48 REV A SAFETY LABELS ON THE DMP SYSTEM Laser certification Identification with name plate A Printer nameplate B Laser certification Both are located at the right side of the printer A B B A ...

Page 22: ...V A Warning Labels Airlock door Pinch Hazard Label Front of the scanner head Burn Hazard Label Oxygen sensor Behind the screen control panel Above the manufacturing chamber Inside the manufacturing chamber Adjacent to oxygen sensor ...

Page 23: ...19 3D SYSTEMS INC PN 80 D48 REV A Warning labels Exhaust filter Warning labels Right side of the printer ...

Page 24: ...8 REV A Laser Safety Labels Located on the scanner head trap door Laser Safety Labels Located on the scanner head Laser Safety Labels Located on the scanner head beam expander sides Laser Safety Labels Located on the front doors ...

Page 25: ...21 3D SYSTEMS INC PN 80 D48 REV A Laser Safety Label Located under the airlock door Laser Safety Label Located on the manufacturing chamber door ...

Page 26: ...tenance Maintenance should include cleaning inspection replacement Repairs must only be carried out by competent personnel Operator safety Components approved in accordance with standards EN 60204 1 safety of machinery Emergency stop as per IEC 947 5 1 the emergency stop is located on the control display it activates immediate shut down of the following components oven laser motors turbine as well...

Page 27: ... Laser assembly on page 26 D Screen and control panel see section D Screen control panel and external control panel on page 27 E Connection panel see section E Connection panel on page 28 F Airlock see section F Airlock on page 29 G Pneumatic data management see section G Pneumatic data management on page 29 H Process filter assembly see section H Process filter assembly on page 30 I Process chamb...

Page 28: ...cturing chamber while being protected from the laser The manufacturing chamber door is equipped with a laser safety window 850nm λ 1100nm DLB5 IRLB8 CE EN207 The manufacturing chamber consists of 1 ROLLER part of the layering module see section 1 Layering module on page 25 2 SCRAPER part of the layering module see section 1 Layering module on page 25 3 FEEDING PISTON part of the layering module se...

Page 29: ...feeding piston to the sintering piston Feeding piston This piston contains the volume of powder that will be used for sintering Its characteristics are given below Dimensions 100 x 100 mm Powder volume 2 liters Stroke 200 mm Maximum speed 20 mm s Positioning accuracy 5 µm Sintering piston The parts are manufactured on a sintering plate located on the sintering piston Its characteristics are Dimens...

Page 30: ... unit is fitted on the system to avoid particles and fumes from the sintering process being deposited onto the lens A gas flow sweeps permanently the underside of the lens this airflow is filtered using a filter cartridge The particles are stopped by the cartridge membrane and stored in a collector Caution the lens filter must be replaced regularly Consult the Maintenance section for the recommend...

Page 31: ...N ON This push button turns the machine on when it is powered up with the start up key switched to 1 4 STOP This button instantly stops all currently operating processes power heating element motor laser etc If the machine is stopped during a sintering operation manufacturing will be stopped immediately and may not be continued All processes will have to be reset 5 CYCLE BREAK This button interrup...

Page 32: ...n cabinet It contains the following connections A Compressed air supply valve and automatic coupler with 6 mm splined adaptor B Gas supply valve and automatic coupler with 6 mm splined adaptor C Electrical power supply D 6mm exhaust gas E Ethernet socket RJ45 network cable F Main cut off switch ON OFF C D E F A B ...

Page 33: ...ata management This unit is located below the front doors of the printer It contains all the systems required to control input to pneumatic and gas circuits Pneumatic circuit containing an air treatment unit manual shut off valve solenoid valve filter regulator A a pump island B Gas circuit containing a pressure regulator C two solenoid valves that control operation of the chamber s gas feed and p...

Page 34: ... and fumes are trapped by the filter inside the vessel After the gas has gone through the filter media in the vessel it is pumped back into the machine via the top connection Clean Out The machine monitors continuously the O2 level As soon as the O2 value reaches the safety limit setting the machine stops the lens cleaner blower closes the lens trap and the filters vessel valves up and downstream ...

Page 35: ...the printer after moving When moving the ProX DMP100 system follow the instructions outlined below The system must only be lifted by authorized people Make sure entire lifting rigging and supporting structure has been inspected and is in a good condition The main cabinet can be moved by using a forklift with a load capacity of at least 1500 kg 3307 lbs with minimum fork length of 1500 mm 59 05 in ...

Page 36: ...rs are closed and emergency stop is not pushed 5 Switch the locking key to position 1 on the external control panel 2 6 Open the compressed air valve 3 and gas valve 4 7 Start the machine by pressing the start push button on the external control panel 5 8 The PX Control application will automatically start and be displayed on the screen control panel To launch the PX Control application manually d...

Page 37: ...bles chamber lighting It is always available for use Machine off button see section Shutting printer down on page 59 Close Application button see section Closing opening PX Control application on page 59 NOTE The text displayed on the Machine Status access button indicates the current status of the machine INIT the machine is initializing during start up or after an emergency shutdown READY the ma...

Page 38: ...rent step The Preparation Menu allows user to prepare the printer to print a job and to unload the printed part This menu is composed by 8 successive steps Each step shows manual and automatic actions to be performed and consists of 1 List of the preparation steps green completed blue in progress grey not performed 2 Actions executed during the automatic cycle 3 Button to launch the current cycle ...

Page 39: ...tep 2 Plate unloading The Plate unloading step includes both automatic and manual actions When automatic actions have been done manual actions are required 1 Click on the Start button 1 this will launch the automatic cycle 2 When the automatic cycle is completed then perform the actions 2 by using the available commands 3 and the external control panel Consult the section Unloading a plate on page...

Page 40: ...e This number will correspond to the sintering plate being loaded on the printer 3 Perform the actions 3 by using the available commands 4 and the external control panel Consult the section Sintering plate preparation and loading on page 48 for details 4 When manual actions completed click on Next 5 to go to the next step Step 4 Zero sintering The Zero sintering step will allow the printer to perf...

Page 41: ... value is displayed 4 Click on Next 5 to go to the next step Step 5 Powder loading The Powder loading step is performed manually 1 Perform the actions 1 by using the available commands 2 and the external control panel Consult the section Loading the feeding piston on page 50 for details 2 When manual actions completed click on Next 3 to go to the next step Step 6 Powder bed The Powder bed step wil...

Page 42: ...ilter replacement required 1 Perform the actions 1 Consult the section Cleaning the laser optic system on page 52 for details on how to clean the lens 2 Click on Next 2 to go to the next step If filter replacement required 1 When the lens cleaner timer value has reached 60 days the interface will at first prompt to change the lens cleaner filter Perform the actions 1 Consult the Maintenance sectio...

Page 43: ...lter replacement is completed click on Reset 1 to reset the filter timer 3 Then perform the actions 2 consult the section Cleaning the laser optic system on page 52 for details on how to clean the lens 4 Click on Next 3 to go to the next step 1 2 3 ...

Page 44: ...ated with ProX DMP Manufacturing standalone software Inerting the manufacturing chamber and process filter Manufacturing file selection 1 Click on the folder icon to launch the file browser 1 2 Select the manufacturing file and click on Load file 2 The Preparation Assistant will then return to the previous page The inerting phase should then be initiated 2 1 ...

Page 45: ...ill only inert the manufacturing chamber 2 Once the O2 value is lower than the safety limit Start lens cleaner turbine button is enable Click on it 2 to activate the lens cleaner turbine the vessel valves will open allowing the fume vessel inerting 3 Once the O2 value is lower than the Minimum Oxygen Value To Produce then click on Produce 3 to go to the Manufacturing menu If the O2 level goes high...

Page 46: ...of the layers Layer _start_ to _end_ the numbers of the first and last layer must be indicated Click on the corresponding field to complete individually them a numeric keypad will be displayed Optional the button 1 increases the _start_ layer by one and duplicate this value for the _end_ layer useful when producing the first layers step by step The button increases the _start_ layer by one and aut...

Page 47: ...eplacement Current oxygen value compared to the Oxygen limit value to produce setting Scanner head sensor state Fix them before continuing Click Validate launch the building process on Delay to use the delay start function or Quit to cancel To overcome O2 level variation around the fume safety setting the job will start only if the O2 level is lower than 90 of the fume safety setting Interrupt a j...

Page 48: ...een white the oven is operating not operating Value current temperature value on the manufacturing chamber Setpoint temperature target value LENS CLEANER Turbine state of the lens cleaner blower turbine If green white the blower is operating not operating Setpoint setpoint of the blower operating in Differential pressure Outlet Pressure Inlet Pressure of the process filter PART Available powder th...

Page 49: ...e lens cleaner filter This value must be reset during the process filter replacement see section Step 7 Lens cleaning on page 38 optionally the reset button is also available in this menu User level selection The User Level Selection gives access to other more advanced users and or service tasks grouped into 5 levels All user levels except Operator level are restricted by access code 1 2 3 Icon De...

Page 50: ...s will not be closed Make sure to close the front doors so that the printer will be in READY mode i e operational Caution do not close the front doors on the gloves this may damage the gloves The gloves must be checked regularly Consult the Maintenance section for the recommended maintenance interval and details on how to check the gloves Glove doors To describe the opening closing mechanism of th...

Page 51: ...ons The airlock or sas is controlled from the screen control panel as per the following OPEN airlock facing the operator side CLOSE airlock facing the chamber side Tool required A natural fiber brush for the cleaning process A 4mm hex key wrench 4 socket head screws M5x12 to fix the sintering plate on the sintering piston 1 2 Airlock door closed and locked Airlock door unlocked and opened ...

Page 52: ...layed on the corresponding cycle 5 The following automatic cycles are performed the sintering piston rises the airlock rotates to OPEN position 6 Unlock the front doors of the printer and open them refer to section Introduction on page 46 7 Open the airlock door refer to section Introduction on page 46 8 Put the sintering plate the M5x12 screws and the hex key wrench on the airlock 9 Close the air...

Page 53: ...k door and empty it 20 Close the airlock door 21 Close the front doors Zero sintering search Operations described below complement and follow on from the Preparation Assistant Step 4 Zero sintering on page 36 The zero research is performed with the roller Please ensure The sintering plate must be clean No dust must be located on its surface The roller should not get in touch with any powder during...

Page 54: ...RS ARE PROVIDED IN SEALED INERT PACKAGING FREE OF HUMIDITY 1 Start the Powder loading cycle on the control panel see Step 5 Powder loading on page 37 The following steps are displayed on the corresponding cycle 2 Position the feeding piston by using the corresponding button from the screen control panel Make sure there is enough material to complete the job Multiply the job height by 3 to get the ...

Page 55: ...un the compaction again Creating the powder bed Operations described below complement and follow on from the Preparation Assistant Step 6 Powder bed on page 37 1 Start the Powder bed cycle on the control panel see Step 6 Powder bed on page 37 The following steps are displayed on the corresponding cycle 2 Check the proper completion of the powder bed sequence 3 Gaps must be filled Powder must prope...

Page 56: ...t particles off the lens 4 Hold the aerosol as upright as possible without shaking it Spray the aerosol once into free air in order to clear the gas tube of any dust that could damage the lens Avoid touching the lens with the spray nozzle 7 Soak slightly an optical paper towel in optical cleaning fluid The Sigma Aldrich fluid producer product number 02856 is recommended Optical cleaning fluid ingr...

Page 57: ...sure the mechanical stop is clean 6 13 Make sure the head lens support contact is clean 7 14 Ensure the cleanliness of the bellows and the lens cleaner diffuser 8 15 Close the head lens assembly making sure that the mechanical stop is in localized contact with the head lens support 9 16 Tighten the assembly 9 Excessive tightening could damage the localized contact Mechanical stop 6 Head lens suppo...

Page 58: ... value Refer to the Adjuster User Level appendix see User level selection on page 45 for details START A MANUFACTURING PROCESS WARNING THE MANUFACTURING CHAMBER AND PROCESS FILTER MUST BE INERTED BEFORE STARTING ANY JOB REFER TO SECTION INERTING THE MANUFACTURING CHAMBER ON PAGE 54 Operations described below complement instructions from the Manufacturing menu on page 42 When all the steps of the m...

Page 59: ... step 2 of the Preparation Assistant Proceed as indicated below Click on the Preparation Menu button Click on Validate to confirm 2 Follow the Preparation Assistant up to the step 2 Plate Unloading 3 The plate unloading cycle includes the following phases Sintered plate cleaning Manufacturing chamber cleaning Powder cans removal Sintered plate cleaning Operations described below complement and fol...

Page 60: ... sintering piston by about 30 mm 14 Open the front doors of the machine 15 Repeat steps from 8 to 14 to continue remove the excess of powder until the sintering plate reaches its top position 16 When sintering in top position remove the sintering plate by unscrewing the 4xM5 screws with the use of the hex key wrench 2 Place each screw on the airlock when removed 17 Put the sintering plate and the ...

Page 61: ...o that the roller does not get dirty when searching the zero of the sintering plate at the next manufacturing run 2 Clean the sintering piston and area around it 3 Remove powder from the carriage 3 4 Move the carriage up to the sintering piston then clean the left side of the manufacturing chamber 4 sweeping the powder toward the collecting cans 5 When left side cleaning complete move back the car...

Page 62: ...tion 7 Open the glove doors 8 Remove the funnel 1 from the collecting cans location 9 Remove the collecting cans from their location 2 10 Close the collecting cans with their cans 3 11 Put the collecting cans on the airlock 12 Close the glove doors 13 Rotate the airlock in OPEN position 14 Open the airlock door 15 Remove the collecting cans from the airlock 16 Close the airlock door 17 Close the f...

Page 63: ...ng printer down procedure will only switch off the printer it will not be de energized To de energize the printer refer to the section Powering down the printer on page 59 POWERING DOWN THE PRINTER 1 The printer must be at first switched off see section Shutting printer down on page 59 2 Close the gas valve 1 and compressed air valve 2 located on right side of the printer 3 Switch the locking key ...

Page 64: ... at least controlling its cleanliness At anytime Do not start the lens cleaner blower while the process filter is not connected to the printer Do not try to open the front doors without pressing the key button at first see section Machine preparation on page 46 Do not move the carriage while any other object is present in the manufacturing chamber Do not fill the feeding piston with material witho...

Page 65: ...without first reading the safety datasheet SDS for that specific material Caution Personal Protective Equipment PPE must be used to protect the user against health or safety risks during working tasks Wear disposable rubber gloves anti static coverall anti static safety shoes and safety glass Wear disposable dust mask rated FFP3 or N99 level protection at minimum we recommend the use of powered ai...

Page 66: ...CESSARY TOOLS AND WEAR THE CORRECT PROTECTION THIS IS A TWO PERSON JOB Centering rings There are two types of centering ring used on the disposable process filter The first type is a standard centering ring that will be used for the filter replacement 2 standard centering rings are supplied with the process filter crate and should be stored for later use filter replacement The second type is a cen...

Page 67: ...ocess filter installation They will be used to close the filter during the replacement The procedure will indicate to store it for later use Caution the clean filter vessel is filled with argon to avoid water condensation during transportation WARNING OPEN NEW FILTER VESSEL ONLY AT THE MOMENT OF CONNECTION TO MACHINE KEEP OPEN TIME TO ABSOLUTE MINIMUM WARNING ALWAYS LEAVE DIRTY FILTER VESSELS FIRM...

Page 68: ...e Preparation Assistant The graphic display of the closed filter valves is If valves are not closed corresponding graphic click on Can ister valves button on the control panel to close them Step 2 is performed to disconnect filter from machine When changing the filter leave the pneumatic valves on the tubes Only open the clamps on the filter vessel as indicated below and remove the valves from the...

Page 69: ... the filter outlet port must be capped immediately after the outlet pneumatic valve is removed There may be a pressure difference when taking off the valve Do not be disturbed if you hear gas escaped this is normal Immediately close the filter outlet port with the closing set step a install 1x standard centering ring step b install 1x cover lid step c install 1x clamp tightening torque 4Nm 0 0 5 C...

Page 70: ...and extreme temperatures 6 Dispose of vessel in accordance with all local regional national state and federal regulations Have the used filter vessel s picked up by hazardous waste transporter company the filter vessel equipped with the provided closing set has been certified under the UN guidelines for transport of class 4 2 and class 9 hazardous materials up to a total weight filter contents of ...

Page 71: ...on tube should point to the filter vessel The tube will open the closing mechanism inside the vessel Proceed immediately to the filter outlet port connection in order to prevent too much air coming into the filter vessel Caution make sure to connect with the outlet pneumatic valve Do not mix up the valves The valve at the top of the vessel is the outlet and the valve at the side of the vessel is t...

Page 72: ...t button on the machine interface This will set the filter timer to zero and allow the Preparation Assistant to continue to the next step Step 8 Loading of the manufacturing file and inerting 12 The machine has to do a purge cycle in order to fill the filter with inert gas because during connection of filter to machine the argon in the filter may be lost Refer to the section Step 8 Loading of the ...

Page 73: ... 4 bar X Gas pressure Check 2 bar X Gas flow Check 5 X 10 l min X Gloves Check X Front casings Clean X Back casings Clean X Exhaust filter Replace X Gas filter Replace X Calibration Check X 3D Systems recommends having an additional annual printer service performed by 3D Systems certified Customer Support Engineer Contact the 3DSystems hotline EVERY MONTH MAINTENANCE The pressure and flowrate cont...

Page 74: ...ufacturing chamber If rubber gloves become damaged fine dust can blow out into the environment Do not operate the machine with damaged glove If glove ripped or punctured during use dispose of it immediately and replace it with new one 1 Remove the gloves from the machine 2 Check the presence of defects cracks splits holes cuts by visual inspection 3 Proceed the following steps Grasp the glove Stre...

Page 75: ... the feeding piston and the sintering piston respectively to the position 100mm and 0mm 2 Switch off the printer see section Shutting printer down on page 59 3 Switch the locking key to position 0 remove the key and keep it with you This will prevent any power up of the printer during the maintenance 4 Open the access door located below the front doors of the machine 1 5 Remove the 2 cover panels ...

Page 76: ...anel is heavy 25 kg To facilitate the cover panel removal replace at first the 2x M5 screws located on the upper right corner and upper left corner circled in blue on the adjacent figure with M5x25 set screws They will support the panel during the other screws removal WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS COMBUSTIBLE DUST INSIDE METAL POWDERS ARE FLAMMABLE AND POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ESPECIALLY WHEN DI...

Page 77: ... use of a damp cotton cloth to neutralize any presence of the condensate black particle aspect 15 Remove any presence of powder on the enclosure and protection bellow with the use of a natural fiber brush and a vacuum cleaner Caution make sure not to damage the protection bellow during cleaning 16 Put back the cover panel and secure it by tightening the screws 17 Close the rear doors of the printe...

Page 78: ... gas and purge are not activated 2 Open the door located below the front doors of the machine 1 and the left side door 2 3 Close the input valve 3 4 Remove the filter guard 4 5 Remove the filter element Dispose it in accordance with all local regional national state and federal regulations WARNING FLAMMABLE POWDERS PLACE THE USED FILTER ELEMENT IN A CLOSED METALLIC CONTAINER IN A ROOM WITH FIRE DE...

Page 79: ...of the machine 1 3 Remove the filter guard from the filter cap by unscrewing it 2 4 Remove the filter element Dispose of it in accordance with all local regional national state and federal regulations WARNING FLAMMABLE POWDERS PLACE THE USED FILTER ELEMENT IN A CLOSED METALLIC CONTAINER IN A ROOM WITH FIRE DETECTION 5 Clean the filter guard with the use of a damp cotton cloth 6 Install the new fil...

Page 80: ...n the use of the printer through the Adjuster level see User level selection on page 45 Caution presence of metal powder Do not use or manipulate any material without first reading the safety datasheet SDS for that specific material Caution Personal Protective Equipment PPE must be used to protect the user against health or safety risks during working tasks Wear disposable rubber gloves anti stati...

Page 81: ...art the draw layer 0 of the calibration plate without the red point 16 Repeat the previous step to be sure the draw will be well marked 17 Move up the sintering piston about 5 10mm for easier calibration plate removal 18 Remove the calibration plate from the printer 19 Inspect visually the sintered lines are homogeneously well marked over the whole surface of the plate 1 If the result is not corre...

Page 82: ...level selection on page 45 4 Access to the Configuration tool 5 Go to the Optic menu 1 6 Click on the Import button 2 7 Select the new correction file then validate The new correction will replace the previous one confirm the overwriting message if displayed 8 Draw a new calibration plate see page 76 9 To control and validate the new calibration ship the following to 3D Systems Customer Support Ca...

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